# Estimote: how AI models rank it, September 2026

GTM AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition. Named in 21 judge labels across 1 categories by 10 of 12 models. Page: https://gtm-ai-index.com/vendors/estimote/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail, proximity and IoT marketing | 2% | 11 | 5% | 21 |

## What the models said for it

- "start with GroundTruth (if you want managed campaigns) or Estimote (if you want to deploy your own beacons)" (MiniMax M2.5, Proximity)
- "Estimote / beacon platforms: best if you need beacon-triggered engagement across locations." (Perplexity Sonar, Proximity)
- "One of the original pioneers of beacon technology, Estimote manufactures high-end BLE beacons" (Gemini 3.5 Flash, Proximity)
- "Stick to reputable enterprise hardware manufacturers like Estimote, Kontakt.io, or Minew." (Gemini 3.5 Flash, Proximity)

## And against it

- "skip beacon hardware — it requires physical installation and app opt-in" (DeepSeek V4 Flash, Proximity)

## Record

- Method: https://gtm-ai-index.com/methodology/
- Raw judge labels and full responses: https://gtm-ai-index.com/data/
- License: CC BY 4.0. Cite as GTM AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition, gtm-ai-index.com.