# Plan A: how AI models rank it, September 2026

Finance AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition. Named in 14 judge labels across 1 categories by 10 of 12 models. Page: https://finance-ai-index.com/vendors/plan-a/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESG and carbon reporting | 10% | 4 | 7% | 14 |

## What the models said for it

- "For a broader range of compliance frameworks and a focus on decarbonisation, Plan A is a strong alternative." (Mistral Small, ESG and carbon reporting)
- "Sweep / Coolset / Plan A / ESG:ONE: These are specifically built for upper-mid-market companies." (Gemini 3.5 Flash, ESG and carbon reporting)
- "If you want a single default recommendation, I'd choose Plan A for most mid-sized B2B companies" (Perplexity Sonar, ESG and carbon reporting)
- "I'd suggest starting with Plan A or Coolset if you're in Europe and need CSRD compliance" (MiniMax M2.5, ESG and carbon reporting)

## And against it

- "unproven mid-market carbon tools like Sweep, Plan A, or lower-rated ones" (Grok 4.1 Fast, ESG and carbon reporting)

## Record

- Method: https://finance-ai-index.com/methodology/
- Raw judge labels and full responses: https://finance-ai-index.com/data/
- License: CC BY 4.0. Cite as Finance AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition, finance-ai-index.com.