AI RankingsNiccoli prototype

Independent AI company index

A clearer view of the companies building AI.

Compare AI companies across product quality, technical strength, momentum, reach, and durability. The methodology and dataset are being built in public.

Version 0.18 sample companiesIllustrative scores

Prototype index

Overall ranking

RankCompanyCategoryScoreSignal
01
AnthropicFrontier models and AI assistants
Foundation models92Rising
02
OpenAIModels, assistants, and developer platform
Foundation models91Stable
03
Google DeepMindAI research, models, and products
Foundation models89Rising
04
PerplexityAnswer engine and AI-native discovery
AI search85Rising
05
AnysphereAI-native software development tools
Coding84Rising
06
MidjourneyGenerative visual creation platform
Image & video82Stable
07
ElevenLabsGenerative voice and audio platform
Voice80Rising
08
RunwayGenerative video models and tools
Image & video79Watch

Prototype only: these scores demonstrate the interface and are not editorial rankings.

Methodology draft

Scores should be explainable.

01

Product

Quality, usefulness, reliability, and real-world adoption.

02

Technology

Technical differentiation, research depth, and defensibility.

03

Momentum

Growth, release velocity, market attention, and execution.

04

Durability

Business quality, strategic position, and staying power.