# Distributely vs Default: which do AI models recommend for lead routing, September 2026

GTM AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition, Lead routing and management. Zero of twelve models named Distributely first on the direct prompt; one named Default. Page: https://gtm-ai-index.com/sales/lead-routing-and-management/distributely-vs-default/

| | First-choice share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels | Models naming it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distributely | 4% | #7 of 14 | 0% | 10 | 7 of 12 |
| Default | 2% | #8 of 14 | 13% | 23 | 10 of 12 |

## The direct prompt, model by model

- DeepSeek V4 Flash: default first (first choices: Default, LeadAngel) (alternatives: Chili Piper, HubSpot Sales Hub, RevenueHero, Salesforce Lead Assignment Rules)
- Claude Haiku 4.5: neither first, one named (first choices: HubSpot Operations Hub, LeanData) (alternatives: Chili Piper, Default, Distribution Engine, LeadAngel)
- Gemini 3.5 Flash: neither first, one named (first choices: Chili Piper, LeanData) (alternatives: Default, Distribution Engine, HubSpot Operations Hub, Kubaru, RevenueHero)
- Mistral Small: neither first, one named (first choices: Chili Piper, LeadAngel, LeanData) (alternatives: Default)
- GPT-5.4 mini: neither named (first choices: Chili Piper) (alternatives: LeanData, Revenue.io)
- Perplexity Sonar: neither named (first choices: LeadAngel) (alternatives: Chili Piper, HubSpot Routing, LeanData)
- Grok 4.1 Fast: neither named (first choices: LeanData) (alternatives: Chili Piper, HubSpot Workflows, LeadAngel)
- Llama 4 Maverick: neither named (first choices: LeadAngel) (alternatives: Copper, Freshsales, HubSpot Sales Hub, Zoho CRM)
- Qwen 3.7 Flash: neither named (first choices: RoundRobin.io) (alternatives: HubSpot Operations Hub, Outreach, Replicant, Salesforce Einstein, Salesloft)
- Kimi K2: neither named (first choices: Chili Piper, LeanData) (alternatives: Distribution Engine, PowerRouter)
- GLM 4.7 FlashX: neither named (first choices: Chili Piper) (alternatives: HubSpot Sales Hub, LeanData)
- MiniMax M2.5: neither named (first choices: LeadAngel) (alternatives: Keap, LeanData, PowerRouter)

## What the models said about Distributely

- "For most budget-conscious teams, Distributely (if on HubSpot) or LeadAngel (if multi-CRM) offer the best combination of features and affordability." (Kimi K2, budget prompt, first choice)
- "If you already use HubSpot → Distributely ($75/month) is the most cost-effective option" (MiniMax M2.5, budget prompt, first choice)
- "HubSpot-native: RevenueHero or Distributely for HubSpot users" (Mistral Small, negative prompt, alternative)

## What the models said about Default

- "enterprise-level lead routing platforms like LeanData, Default, or full Chili Piper suites ... require five-figure annual contracts" (Gemini 3.5 Flash, budget prompt, hard negative)
- "recent G2 reviews mention routing issues, “vaporware” AI features, and support that felt reactive rather than proactive. That’s a warning sign" (GPT-5.4 mini, negative prompt, soft negative)
- "Default has workflow/UX gripes" (Grok 4.1 Fast, negative prompt, soft negative)
- "I'd shortlist LeadAngel or Default" (DeepSeek V4 Flash, direct prompt, first choice)
- "pass the actual distribution to a dedicated routing or scheduling layer (like *Chili Piper, RevenueHero,* or *Default*)" (Gemini 3.5 Flash, negative prompt, alternative)
- "Chili Piper or Default if the real problem is fast inbound handoff and meeting booking" (Perplexity Sonar, paraphrase prompt, alternative)

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.