# Convert Experiences vs Optimizely CMS: which do AI models recommend for experimentation, September 2026

GTM AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition, Experimentation and personalization. One of twelve models named Convert Experiences first on the direct prompt; one named Optimizely CMS. Page: https://gtm-ai-index.com/marketing/experimentation-and-personalization/convert-experiences-vs-optimizely-cms/

| | First-choice share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels | Models naming it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Convert Experiences | 8% | #4 of 14 | 0% | 11 | 7 of 12 |
| Optimizely CMS | 8% | #5 of 14 | 51% | 47 | 12 of 12 |

## The direct prompt, model by model

- GLM 4.7 FlashX: convert experiences first (first choices: Convert Experiences) (alternatives: Kameleoon, VWO)
- GPT-5.4 mini: optimizely cms first (first choices: Optimizely CMS) (alternatives: Kameleoon, VWO)
- Grok 4.1 Fast: neither first, one named (first choices: VWO) (alternatives: Convert Experiences, Kameleoon, Personyze)
- DeepSeek V4 Flash: neither first, one named (first choices: VWO) (alternatives: Convert Experiences, Kameleoon, Mutiny)
- Claude Haiku 4.5: neither named (first choices: Mutiny) (alternatives: AB Tasty, Abmatic AI, Mida, VWO)
- Gemini 3.5 Flash: neither named (first choices: VWO) (alternatives: Abmatic AI, Markettailor, Userled, Webflow Optimize)
- Perplexity Sonar: neither named (first choices: VWO) (alternatives: Convert, Mutiny)
- Mistral Small: neither named (first choices: Personyze) (alternatives: Abmatic AI, VWO)
- Llama 4 Maverick: neither named (first choices: Personizely, Personyze, VWO)
- Qwen 3.7 Flash: neither named (first choices: Kameleoon, VWO) (alternatives: Mutiny, Personizely)
- Kimi K2: neither named (first choices: VWO) (alternatives: Intellimize, Mutiny)
- MiniMax M2.5: neither named (first choices: Personizely, Personyze) (alternatives: Convert)

## What the models said about Convert Experiences

- "the best website experimentation and personalization platform for a mid-market B2B company is Convert Experiences" (GLM 4.7 FlashX, direct prompt, first choice)
- "If you must pick just one to start: Go with Convert or VWO." (Qwen 3.7 Flash, paraphrase prompt, first choice)
- "1. Convert Experiences ⭐ BEST OVERALL CHOICE" (Mistral Small, paraphrase prompt, first choice)

## What the models said about Optimizely CMS

- "Major Structural / Commercial Red Flags ... Optimizely ... Extreme pricing opacity ... Security incidents" (Kimi K2, negative prompt, hard negative)
- "High Cost, Declining Support, Rigid Platform... Be very cautious | Optimizely (for SMB/mid-market)" (DeepSeek V4 Flash, negative prompt, hard negative)
- "Platforms to Avoid or Be Very Cautious About ... 1. Optimizely (Now part of Episerver)" (Mistral Small, negative prompt, hard negative)
- "Deepest experimentation infrastructure - considered the enterprise standard for A/B testing... The most mature experimentation platform" (Mistral Small, comparative prompt, first choice)
- "The category reference point for statistical rigor... Choose Optimizely if: You need the most rigorous experimentation program" (Kimi K2, comparative prompt, first choice)
- "Optimizely — best-in-class statistical rigor + feature experimentation; needs some engineering support; enterprise pricing" (DeepSeek V4 Flash, scale 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.