The articles AI assistants actually cite, by category
When ChatGPT, Perplexity, or Google AI Overviews recommend B2B SaaS tools, they build the answer from a small set of third-party articles. This index shows which articles those are, per category, based on live scans.
Across 48 categories and 1920 cited articles, zapier.com is the most-cited source (276 citations in 29 categories).
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48
Categories
1920
Cited articles
933
Distinct sources
3
AI engines
What the data shows
Every number below is computed live from the current scan and updates with each monthly refresh.
64%
of all citations go to listicles and comparison posts: the format affiliates and independent publishers write
7%
of every citation across 48 categories points at G2 alone (10% at review sites overall)
20%
of cited articles are cited by more than one engine: visibility is earned engine by engine
79%
of Perplexity's citations are listicles, versus 46% for ChatGPT, the most format-balanced engine
8%
of Google AI Overviews citations are videos; ChatGPT and Perplexity cite almost none
23%
of all citations concentrate in just 10 domains, yet 933 distinct sources get cited: the tail is wide open
59%
of cited article titles carry a current year: dated, maintained content wins citations
Want AI to recommend your SaaS? The data says how.
1. Get into listicles
64% of all citations go to listicles and comparison posts, and 83% of citations point at independent publishers rather than review platforms or big media. Those authors decide whether AI recommends you.
2. Earn every engine separately
Only 20% of cited articles appear in more than one engine. Perplexity leans on listicles, ChatGPT reads broader, Google AI Overviews cites video. One placement never covers all three.
3. Back the maintained articles
59% of cited titles carry a current year. Writers who keep articles fresh keep their citations, and recurring affiliate commissions are what pay them to do it.
This is what affiliates are for: independent publishers who write exactly these formats. Reditus gives you a network of 26,000+ B2B SaaS affiliates, 600+ of them vetted with verified audience data, and Campaigns let you pay upfront for the specific actions this index proves matter (a listing article, a comparison post, a G2 review, a Reddit mention, a YouTube video) while the affiliate keeps earning recurring commissions on the customers it brings. The program directory shows the supply side in public.
The most-cited sources across all categories
These domains shape AI recommendations for B2B SaaS more than any others. The affiliate signals are the part that matters: most of them are recruitable through an affiliate program.
| Domain | Categories | Affiliate signals | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| zapier.com | 29 | Runs a program | 276 |
| g2.com | 30 | – | 229 |
| youtube.com | 28 | – | 228 |
| learn.g2.com | 26 | – | 183 |
| reddit.com | 31 | – | 138 |
| guideflow.com | 12 | Runs a program | 100 |
| capterra.com | 19 | – | 74 |
| gartner.com | 12 | – | 72 |
| forbes.com | 10 | – | 56 |
| intercom.com | 4 | – | 45 |
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40 cited articles · convert.com leads · 13 recruitable
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accounting software for small business
40 cited articles · nerdwallet.com leads · 10 recruitable
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40 cited articles · rewardful.com leads · 4 recruitable
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ai chatbot for customer support
40 cited articles · intercom.com leads · 4 recruitable
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40 cited articles · ilampadmanabhan.medium.com leads · 7 recruitable
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applicant tracking system
40 cited articles · zapier.com leads · 4 recruitable
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appointment scheduling software
40 cited articles · calendly.com leads · 13 recruitable
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cold email software
40 cited articles · leadsmonky.com leads · 7 recruitable
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contract management software
40 cited articles · gartner.com leads · 3 recruitable
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crm software
40 cited articles · youtube.com leads · 11 recruitable
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customer feedback software
40 cited articles · frill.co leads · 7 recruitable
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customer success software
40 cited articles · g2.com leads · 5 recruitable
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email marketing software
40 cited articles · google.com leads · 12 recruitable
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esignature software
40 cited articles · pandadoc.com leads · 8 recruitable
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expense management software
40 cited articles · ramp.com leads · 6 recruitable
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form builder software
40 cited articles · jotform.com leads · 10 recruitable
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help desk software
40 cited articles · youtube.com leads · 2 recruitable
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hr software for small business
40 cited articles · technologyadvice.com leads · 4 recruitable
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influencer marketing platform
40 cited articles · learn.g2.com leads · 6 recruitable
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invoicing software
40 cited articles · zoho.com leads · 16 recruitable
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knowledge base software
40 cited articles · assembly.com leads · 3 recruitable
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landing page builder
40 cited articles · leadpages.com leads · 12 recruitable
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learning management system
40 cited articles · youtube.com leads · 2 recruitable
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linkedin automation software
40 cited articles · heyreach.io leads · 2 recruitable
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live chat software
40 cited articles · learn.g2.com leads · 4 recruitable
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marketing automation software
40 cited articles · hubspot.com leads · 11 recruitable
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no code app builder
40 cited articles · bubble.io leads · 6 recruitable
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online whiteboard software
40 cited articles · miro.com leads · 12 recruitable
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password manager for teams
40 cited articles · 1password.com leads · 5 recruitable
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payroll software
40 cited articles · gusto.com leads · 5 recruitable
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product analytics software
40 cited articles · amplitude.com leads · 4 recruitable
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project management software
40 cited articles · clickup.com leads · 9 recruitable
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proposal software
40 cited articles · proposify.com leads · 6 recruitable
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review management software
40 cited articles · g2.com leads · 6 recruitable
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sales engagement software
40 cited articles · g2.com leads · 8 recruitable
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sales intelligence software
40 cited articles · autobound.ai leads · 7 recruitable
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seo software
40 cited articles · onelittleweb.com leads · 8 recruitable
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sms marketing software
40 cited articles · attentive.com leads · 7 recruitable
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social media management software
40 cited articles · buffer.com leads · 11 recruitable
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subscription billing software
40 cited articles · stripe.com leads · 3 recruitable
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survey software
40 cited articles · guideflow.com leads · 6 recruitable
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team chat software
40 cited articles · learn.g2.com leads · 2 recruitable
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time tracking software
40 cited articles · toggl.com leads · 13 recruitable
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transactional email service
40 cited articles · postmarkapp.com leads · 4 recruitable
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uptime monitoring software
40 cited articles · uptimerobot.com leads · 13 recruitable
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video conferencing software
40 cited articles · zapier.com leads · 6 recruitable
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webinar software
40 cited articles · viasocket.com leads · 7 recruitable
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workflow automation software
40 cited articles · g2.com leads · 8 recruitable
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Methodology
For every category we ask ChatGPT Search, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews the questions buyers ask (“best {category}”, “top {category} tools”, and variants) and record every third-party source the answers cite: the article, the domain, which engines cited it, and how often. Categories publish only above a data-density bar (at least 20 cited articles across 12 distinct domains). “Runs a program” means the domain has a live affiliate program in the Reditus marketplace; “affiliate-monetized” means we observed the domain carrying live affiliate links to B2B SaaS vendors. Refreshed monthly (last scan: August 2026).