# Spreadsheets: how AI models rank it, September 2026

GTM AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition. Named in 3 judge labels across 1 categories by 3 of 12 models. Page: https://gtm-ai-index.com/vendors/spreadsheets/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Territory and quota planning | 0% | 99 | 67% | 3 |

## What the models said for it

- "Best for: Early-stage companies with simple territory structures" (Kimi K2, Territory planning)

## And against it

- "Spreadsheets as the primary territory tool once you have more than a small, simple team, because they break down on version control" (Perplexity Sonar, Territory planning)
- "Avoid spreadsheets (Excel/Google Sheets) entirely for territory and quota planning." (Grok 4.1 Fast, Territory planning)

## 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.