Most recommendations are niche SaaS tools, not just OpenAI or Google products
Greg Isenberg asked whether most recommendations end up being from the big AI players like Anthropic, Google, or OpenAI. The answer is that the majority of what gets prescribed are niche SaaS tools — not the headline AI platforms. The software landscape is vast, and many of the highest-value quick wins for clients come from purpose-built tools designed for specific workflows, rather than general-purpose AI products.
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