# Growthspace vs Exec: which do AI models recommend for coaching platforms, October 2026

HR AI Recommendation Index, October 2026 Edition, Coaching platforms. Three of fourteen models named Growthspace first on the direct prompt; zero named Exec. Page: https://hr-ai-index.com/learning/coaching-platforms/growthspace-vs-exec/

| | First-choice share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels | Models naming it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Growthspace | 20% | #1 of 13 | 4% | 23 | 12 of 14 |
| Exec | 16% | #2 of 13 | 0% | 15 | 8 of 14 |

## The direct prompt, model by model

- Gemini 3.5 Flash: growthspace first (first choices: Growthspace, Jiminny) (alternatives: Avoma, Boon Health, Cloverleaf)
- Mistral Small: growthspace first (first choices: Growthspace) (alternatives: Coachello, Motivosity)
- DeepSeek V4 Flash: growthspace first (first choices: Growthspace, Lattice) (alternatives: Betterworks)
- Claude Haiku 4.5: neither first, one named (first choices: Boon Health, Torch) (alternatives: Avoma, Coachello, Gong, Growthspace, Risely, Sounding Board)
- Llama 4 Maverick: neither first, one named (first choices: Torch) (alternatives: Growthspace, Lattice, Motivosity)
- Qwen 3.7 Flash: neither first, one named (first choices: Lattice) (alternatives: Growthspace, Motivosity)
- Kimi K2: neither first, one named (first choices: 15Five, Lattice) (alternatives: Betterworks, CoachHub, Growthspace)
- GLM 4.7 FlashX: neither first, one named (first choices: BetterUp) (alternatives: CoachHub, Growthspace)
- MiniMax M2.5: neither first, one named (alternatives: BetterUp, CoachHub, Growthspace)
- Muse Glimmer 30B: neither first, one named (first choices: Torch) (alternatives: Boon Health, Exec, Growthspace)
- GPT-5.4 mini: neither named (first choices: Lattice) (alternatives: CoachHub, Culture Amp, Torch, Valence)
- Perplexity Sonar: neither named (first choices: Torch) (alternatives: Betterworks, Cloverleaf, Lattice)
- Grok 4.1 Fast: neither named (first choices: Lattice) (alternatives: 15Five, Betterworks, CoachHub, Jiminny, Leapsome, Showpad Coach)
- GPT-6 Luna: neither named (first choices: 15Five) (alternatives: BetterUp, Gong, Mindtickle, Torch)

## What the models said about Growthspace

- "Strong reviews (4.8/5 across 249 reviews) but more enterprise-oriented" (DeepSeek V4 Flash, paraphrase prompt, soft negative)
- "If you want a dedicated coaching platform: Go with Growthspace. It's the highest-rated coaching-specific platform" (DeepSeek V4 Flash, direct prompt, first choice)
- "two primary platforms depending on your specific organizational goals: Growthspace and Exec.com" (Qwen 3.7 Flash, paraphrase prompt, first choice)
- "the top digital coaching marketplaces for a mid-sized B2B company are Growthspace and Exec.com" (Mistral Small, paraphrase prompt, first choice)

## What the models said about Exec

- "Together (starting at $6/user/month) and Exec (starting at $20/user/month) are the most budget-friendly options with strong coaching capabilities" (Mistral Small, budget prompt, first choice)
- "I'd recommend starting with Exec if you want to see immediate results with predictable costs, or Growthspace" (GLM 4.7 FlashX, paraphrase prompt, first choice)
- "two primary platforms depending on your specific organizational goals: Growthspace and Exec.com" (Qwen 3.7 Flash, paraphrase prompt, first choice)

Share is the count of first choices across the direct, paraphrase, budget and scale prompts over all fourteen models, for a mid-market B2B company; rank is within the category. Comparisons are drawn for the top eight products in each category. Published under CC BY 4.0; the output is the models' output, and nothing here is a recommendation by the index.