# Wave Connect: how AI models rank it, October 2026

GTM AI Recommendation Index, October 2026 Edition. Named in 22 judge labels across 1 categories by 10 of 14 models. Page: https://gtm-ai-index.com/vendors/wave-connect/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Event lead capture apps | 8% | 3 | 5% | 22 |

## What the models said for it

- "Wave Connect and Captello are the two named in the recent review as the only platforms backing their security posture with named, audited certifications." (Muse Glimmer 30B, Event lead capture)
- "Better Alternatives to Consider ... Wave Connect — pay-per-lead model ($10/enriched lead), no per-user fees" (Kimi K2, Event lead capture)
- "I would recommend Wave Connect as the best default trade show badge scanning and lead retrieval tool" (Perplexity Sonar, Event lead capture)
- "the best lead capture software for trade shows in 2026: an AI Badge Scanner that works at any show" (Muse Glimmer 30B, Event lead capture)

## And against it

- "Odd pricing structure ($10/lead); no handheld rental, app-only; not ideal for high-volume scanning." (DeepSeek V4 Flash, Event lead capture)

## 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, October 2026 Edition, gtm-ai-index.com.