Public AI recommendation scan

Substack AI recommendation scan results

substack.compaid newsletter publishing platformScanned 20 days ago(2026-05-29)
Overall score
9.5/10
Held

9.5/10 overall — Substack is named in 19 of 20 buyer Conversations. Strong presence, with Beehiiv as the closest rival named.

Per-Surface breakdown

Each Surface ran the same five buyer Conversations. The Score below is mentions out of total Conversations.

ChatGPT
5/5
5 of 5 Conversations named Substack
Issue: HeldNearest rival named: Ghost
Claude
5/5
5 of 5 Conversations named Substack
Issue: GenericTop competitor named in their place: Beehiiv
Perplexity
4/5
4 of 5 Conversations named Substack
Issue: GenericTop competitor named in their place: Beehiiv
Gemini
5/5
5 of 5 Conversations named Substack
Issue: HeldNearest rival named: Ghost

What this means

Each Conversation is a buyer question a real prospect in the paid newsletter publishing platform category could ask. We send the same question to each Surface (ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini) and check whether Substack is named in the answer.

An overall Score of 9.5/10 means Substack was named in roughly 19 of 20 total Conversations across the four Surfaces. The named villain in their category is Beehiiv, which appeared in 18 of 20 Conversations. The Surface with the most Representation Issues is Perplexity.

Top buyer Conversations from this scan

A selection of the actual buyer questions and what each Surface answered. Prompts and responses are truncated for readability. The full raw JSON is linked at the bottom of this page.

  1. PerplexitySubstack omitted

    Recommend a paid newsletter publishing platform tool for a YC-stage startup.

    For a **YC-stage startup**, I’d recommend **beehiiv** as the default paid newsletter platform, especially if the newsletter is part of your growth or audience-building strategy.[3][5] It is purpose-built for newsletters…

    Named in their place: Beehiiv
  2. ChatGPTSubstack named

    What is the best paid newsletter publishing platform platform for a B2B SaaS team?

    Choosing the best paid newsletter publishing platform for a B2B SaaS team depends on several factors, including your specific needs, budget, and the features you prioritize. Here are some of the top platforms that are w…

    Also named: Beehiiv, Ghost, ConvertKit
  3. ClaudeSubstack named

    What is the best paid newsletter publishing platform platform for a B2B SaaS team?

    # Best Paid Newsletter Platforms for B2B SaaS Teams ## Top Recommendations **1. Beehiiv** - **Best for:** Growth-focused B2B teams - Native monetization tools (ads, subscriptions, boosts) - Excellent analytics and segme…

    Also named: Beehiiv, Ghost, ConvertKit
  4. GeminiSubstack named

    What is the best paid newsletter publishing platform platform for a B2B SaaS team?

    Choosing the "best" paid newsletter publishing platform for a B2B SaaS team depends heavily on your specific needs and priorities. However, here's a breakdown of popular options, their strengths, weaknesses, and key con…

    Also named: Beehiiv, Ghost, ConvertKit
  5. PerplexitySubstack omitted

    Recommend a paid newsletter publishing platform tool for a YC-stage startup.

    For a **YC-stage startup**, I’d recommend **beehiiv** as the default paid newsletter platform, especially if the newsletter is part of your growth or audience-building strategy.[3][5] It is purpose-built for newsletters…

    Named in their place: Beehiiv

What can Substack do about this?

Bersyn diagnoses why a brand is omitted on each Surface and generates corrective Patches anchored to attested Product Identity. Two ways to start:

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