# Retently vs Survicate: which do AI models recommend for feedback, September 2026

GTM AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition, Customer feedback and surveys. Two of twelve models named Retently first on the direct prompt; two named Survicate. Page: https://gtm-ai-index.com/customer/customer-feedback-and-surveys/retently-vs-survicate/

| | First-choice share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels | Models naming it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retently | 9% | #3 of 18 | 0% | 12 | 8 of 12 |
| Survicate | 7% | #4 of 18 | 3% | 37 | 12 of 12 |

## The direct prompt, model by model

- Claude Haiku 4.5: retently first (first choices: Retently) (alternatives: Medallia Concierge, Nicereply, Simplesat, SurveyMonkey, SurveySparrow, Zonka Feedback)
- DeepSeek V4 Flash: retently first (first choices: Retently) (alternatives: CustomerGauge, QuestionPro, SurveySparrow, Survicate)
- Llama 4 Maverick: survicate first (first choices: QuestionPro, SurveySparrow, Survicate) (alternatives: Medallia, Perspective AI, Qualtrics)
- Kimi K2: survicate first (first choices: Survicate) (alternatives: AskNicely, Nicereply, Retently, SurveySparrow)
- Gemini 3.5 Flash: neither first, one named (first choices: CustomerGauge) (alternatives: Canny, Retently, Survicate, UserVoice)
- Grok 4.1 Fast: neither first, one named (first choices: CustomerGauge) (alternatives: AskNicely, Retently, Survicate)
- Qwen 3.7 Flash: neither first, one named (first choices: CustomerGauge) (alternatives: Perspective AI, SurveySparrow, Survicate)
- MiniMax M2.5: neither first, one named (first choices: SurveyMonkey) (alternatives: Medallia, Pendo, Qualtrics, Survicate)
- GPT-5.4 mini: neither named (first choices: Qualtrics) (alternatives: Medallia)
- Perplexity Sonar: neither named (first choices: CustomerGauge, Enterpret) (alternatives: Lumoa, Perspective AI)
- Mistral Small: neither named (first choices: Helply) (alternatives: CustomerGauge, SurveySparrow)
- GLM 4.7 FlashX: neither named (first choices: Canny) (alternatives: Productboard, UserVoice)

## What the models said about Retently

- "For B2B-Specific Focus: 
Retently offers separate B2B and Ecommerce tracks, each with tailored integrations" (Claude Haiku 4.5, paraphrase prompt, first choice)
- "Start with Retently (or SurveySparrow for a more budget-friendly, general option)" (DeepSeek V4 Flash, direct prompt, first choice)
- "Top Recommendation: Retently ... best overall fit for a mid-sized B2B company" (DeepSeek V4 Flash, paraphrase prompt, first choice)

## What the models said about Survicate

- "Decent starting point, but pricing gets unpredictable and restrictive as you scale." (DeepSeek V4 Flash, negative prompt, soft negative)
- "is SurveySparrow, Survicate, or QuestionPro, as they offer the best value for mid-market teams" (Llama 4 Maverick, direct prompt, first choice)
- "I'd recommend Survicate as the top NPS and customer experience survey tool." (Grok 4.1 Fast, paraphrase prompt, first choice)
- "Start with Survicate if you want a comprehensive platform" (Kimi K2, direct prompt, first choice)

Share is the count of first choices across the direct, paraphrase, budget and scale prompts over all twelve models, for a mid-market B2B company; rank is within the category. Comparisons are drawn for the top eight products in each category. Published under CC BY 4.0; the output is the models' output, and nothing here is a recommendation by the index.