Ten of twelve models named Postalytics first on the direct prompt; zero named PostGrid. Both were named by all twelve models and Postalytics carries 54 labels and PostGrid 40, so the shares are not directly comparable.
Named in one category this edition.
Named in one category this edition.
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; every quote names the model and the prompt it came from. Both figures come from the print page.
Across every category in the September 2026 Edition, Postalytics and PostGrid were named in the same answer ninety times, of the 155 answers naming Postalytics and the 110 naming PostGrid. In those answers PostGrid took the first choice ten times and Postalytics thirty-one.
| Model | Direct | Paraphrase | Comparative | Budget-constrained | Scale-constrained | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Haiku 4.5 | ||||||
| GPT-5.4 mini | ||||||
| Gemini 3.5 Flash | ||||||
| Perplexity Sonar | ||||||
| Grok 4.1 Fast | ||||||
| Mistral Small | ||||||
| DeepSeek V4 Flash | ||||||
| Llama 4 Maverick | ||||||
| Qwen 3.7 Flash | ||||||
| Kimi K2 | ||||||
| GLM 4.7 FlashX | ||||||
| MiniMax M2.5 |
Bold names in an answer are the products the judge labeled a first choice; a model naming several gives each of them that label. The full answer text for every row is in the record.
Every negative label with a quote, up to three, then the highest-weighted positives, up to three. Six of eight in this category shown.
“unlocking their automated CRM triggers ... requires upgrading to paid plans that cost $199 to $499+ per month” Gemini 3.5 Flash · budget prompt · hard negative
“No A/B Testing: Missing this important feature” GLM 4.7 FlashX · negative prompt · hard negative
“Cumbersome UI: Learning curve for users not in the product daily” MiniMax M2.5 · negative prompt · soft negative
“Start with Postalytics Free Plan if you want the most robust features with a free tier. It offers the best balance of functionality” GLM 4.7 FlashX · budget prompt · first choice
“Most mid-market B2B companies will find Postalytics to be the best balance of functionality, ease of use, and integration capabilities” Mistral Small · direct prompt · first choice
“Most mid-market B2B companies find Postalytics the best balance of ease-of-use, marketing integrations, and flexible pricing.” Qwen 3.7 Flash · direct prompt · first choice
Every negative label with a quote, up to three, then the highest-weighted positives, up to three. Six of eight in this category shown.
“Platforms to Avoid on a Tight Budget ... Postgrid — Cheaper API alternative ($0–99/mo), but pricing is often quote-based” DeepSeek V4 Flash · budget prompt · hard negative
“Avoid Lob ($260-$550/month) and PostGrid unless you need API-first development capabilities” Kimi K2 · budget prompt · hard negative
“Platforms to Avoid or Be Cautious About ... 1. Postgrid - Poor Customer Support” GLM 4.7 FlashX · negative prompt · hard negative
“PostGrid is best for revenue ops teams needing API-driven direct mail triggered by CRM events (rated 9.3/10 overall)” MiniMax M2.5 · comparative prompt · first choice
“Choose PostGrid or Lob if you want API-first, developer-controlled automation” Perplexity Sonar · comparative prompt · first choice
“I'd recommend starting with PostGrid due to its: Strong B2B focus” Mistral Small · paraphrase prompt · first choice
Comparisons are drawn for the top eight products in each category, each against each. The output is the models' output; nothing here is a recommendation by the index.