# Growthspace vs Torch: 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; four named Torch. Page: https://hr-ai-index.com/learning/coaching-platforms/growthspace-vs-torch/

| | First-choice share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels | Models naming it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Growthspace | 20% | #1 of 13 | 4% | 23 | 12 of 14 |
| Torch | 11% | #3 of 13 | 15% | 20 | 13 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: torch first (first choices: Boon Health, Torch) (alternatives: Avoma, Coachello, Gong, Growthspace, Risely, Sounding Board)
- Perplexity Sonar: torch first (first choices: Torch) (alternatives: Betterworks, Cloverleaf, Lattice)
- Llama 4 Maverick: torch first (first choices: Torch) (alternatives: Growthspace, Lattice, Motivosity)
- Muse Glimmer 30B: torch first (first choices: Torch) (alternatives: Boon Health, Exec, Growthspace)
- GPT-5.4 mini: neither first, one named (first choices: Lattice) (alternatives: CoachHub, Culture Amp, Torch, Valence)
- 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)
- GPT-6 Luna: neither first, one named (first choices: 15Five) (alternatives: BetterUp, Gong, Mindtickle, Torch)
- Grok 4.1 Fast: neither named (first choices: Lattice) (alternatives: 15Five, Betterworks, CoachHub, Jiminny, Leapsome, Showpad Coach)

## 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 Torch

- "Enterprise platforms to avoid (for tight budgets): BetterUp, CoachHub, Torch, and EZRA" (MiniMax M2.5, budget prompt, hard negative)
- "Many of these platforms have incredibly strict non-compete clauses." (Gemini 3.5 Flash, negative prompt, soft negative)
- "are quote-based and priced for mid-market / enterprise populations" (Muse Glimmer 30B, budget prompt, soft negative)
- ""Torch — Best for Leadership Development in Mid-Market Companies"... Choose Torch if you want a leadership / manager-to-executive pipeline with curated coaches" (Muse Glimmer 30B, direct prompt, first choice)
- "The best employee coaching platforms for a mid-market B2B company include Torch, Growthspace, Lattice, and Motivosity." (Llama 4 Maverick, direct prompt, first choice)
- "Torch is a leadership coaching and alignment platform built for mid-market and enterprise talent teams" (Claude Haiku 4.5, direct 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.