AI Breakout: November 2025
ChatGPT Atlas enters November's AI Breakout at #8, the highest new entry of the month.
Updated October 7, 2026 · Changelog
#1ChatGPT holds the top spot
+1Cursor AI, the biggest climberSource: Torii Research, anonymized and aggregated usage data. Published November 5, 2025. Summary figures computed from the 20 apps in this report.
What kinds of apps
Every edition, by theme →Share of the 20 apps in this edition, by theme. Each app has one theme, assigned by Torii Research from what the product does; AI marks the AI themes. Select a theme to filter the list below. How themes work.
Top of the index
Ranked by usage among AI apps. Rank change compares with the previous published edition.
All 20 apps
These are the top AI apps from the period of October 1 to 31, 2025.
Productivity
ChatGPT
ChatGPT is an AI chatbot developed by OpenAI. It uses natural language processing to understand…
About ChatGPT
ChatGPT is an AI chatbot developed by OpenAI. It uses natural language processing to understand and generate human-like text, enabling it to answer questions, write various creative content, and engage in conversations. It's widely used for information retrieval, content creation, and interactive communication.
Theme: AI assistants · AI-native
Vendor claims: SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR
Productivity
Claude AI
Claude AI is a large language model developed by Anthropic, designed to be helpful, harmless,…
About Claude AI
Claude AI is a large language model developed by Anthropic, designed to be helpful, harmless, and honest. It's known for its strong conversational abilities, advanced reasoning skills, and adherence to ethical guidelines, making it suitable for a wide range of tasks from content generation to complex problem-solving.
Theme: AI assistants · AI-native
Vendor claims: SOC 2, GDPR
Developer Tools
Cursor AI
Cursor is an AI-powered code editor that helps software engineers code faster. It understands…
About Cursor AI
Cursor is an AI-powered code editor that helps software engineers code faster. It understands your codebase, generates code from natural language descriptions, and is designed for complex, multi-file projects, supporting languages like Python, JavaScript, and Java.
Theme: AI coding and building · AI-native
Vendor claims: SOC 2, GDPR
Productivity
OpenAI
OpenAI is a leading organization in artificial intelligence research, known for developing…
About OpenAI
OpenAI is a leading organization in artificial intelligence research, known for developing models like GPT-4o and the ChatGPT chatbot. Its mission is to ensure that artificial general intelligence benefits all of humanity, operating through a complex structure involving a non-profit foundation.
Theme: AI assistants · AI-native
Vendor claims: SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR
Productivity
Grammarly
Grammarly, now part of the Superhuman suite, is an AI-powered writing assistant. It goes beyond…
About Grammarly
Grammarly, now part of the Superhuman suite, is an AI-powered writing assistant. It goes beyond grammar and spelling to improve clarity, tone, and style. It also includes generative AI and works across many apps and websites.
Theme: AI content and media · AI-native
Vendor claims: SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR
IT & Security
Zapier
Zapier is an online automation tool that connects your favorite apps, like Gmail, Slack, and…
About Zapier
Zapier is an online automation tool that connects your favorite apps, like Gmail, Slack, and Mailchimp. It allows you to automate repetitive tasks and workflows without writing any code. You can create Zaps, which are automated workflows that link two or more apps.
Theme: Ops, HR, and finance
Vendor claims: SOC 2, GDPR
Analytics & BI
Perplexity AI
Perplexity AI is an AI-powered search engine that provides direct answers to user queries by…
About Perplexity AI
Perplexity AI is an AI-powered search engine that provides direct answers to user queries by synthesizing information from various sources on the web, rather than just listing links. It aims to offer comprehensive, cited responses, acting as a conversational answer engine.
Theme: AI assistants · AI-native
Vendor claims: none listed
Productivity
ChatGPT Atlas
ChatGPT Atlas is an AI-powered web browser by OpenAI that combines the features of a browser…
About ChatGPT Atlas
ChatGPT Atlas is an AI-powered web browser by OpenAI that combines the features of a browser with ChatGPT's intelligence. It can browse the internet, summarize webpages, find flights, shop, and perform complex tasks through natural language commands, acting as an agentic AI tool.
Theme: Browsers and search · AI-native
Vendor claims: SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR
Developer Tools
Google AI Studio
Google AI Studio is a platform for testing, tuning, and deploying enterprise-ready generative…
About Google AI Studio
Google AI Studio is a platform for testing, tuning, and deploying enterprise-ready generative AI models like Gemini. It allows developers to rapidly prototype, refine, and seamlessly deploy models to their applications, often with no or low-code "vibe coding."
Theme: AI coding and building · AI-native
Vendor claims: SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR
Productivity
NotebookLM
NotebookLM is an AI-powered research assistant that helps you organize, summarize, and…
About NotebookLM
NotebookLM is an AI-powered research assistant that helps you organize, summarize, and understand your notes and documents. It can generate summaries, outlines, and questions based on your uploaded content, making it easier to synthesize information and develop new ideas.
Theme: AI assistants · AI-native
Vendor claims: SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR
Developer Tools
Gemini Code Assist
Gemini Code Assist is an AI-powered coding assistant that helps developers write, debug, and…
About Gemini Code Assist
Gemini Code Assist is an AI-powered coding assistant that helps developers write, debug, and understand code more efficiently. It offers features like intelligent code completion, error detection, and suggestions, streamlining the development process for enhanced productivity and improved code quality across various programming languages.
Theme: AI coding and building · AI-native
Vendor claims: ISO 27001
Project Management
ClickUp
ClickUp is a versatile project management tool designed to streamline workflows, enhance team…
About ClickUp
ClickUp is a versatile project management tool designed to streamline workflows, enhance team collaboration, and boost productivity. It offers customizable features like task management, goal tracking, and real-time reporting, making it suitable for various teams and industries seeking an all-in-one workspace solution.
Theme: Work suites and collaboration
Vendor claims: SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR
Productivity
Granola
Granola is an AI-powered meeting notepad that transcribes meetings and audio, automatically…
About Granola
Granola is an AI-powered meeting notepad that transcribes meetings and audio, automatically summarizes discussions, and enhances manual notes, helping professionals capture, organize, and share actionable insights without intrusive meeting bots.
Theme: AI notes and voice · AI-native
Vendor claims: GDPR
Sales & Marketing
Fireflies.ai
Fireflies.ai is an AI teammate that records, transcribes, and summarizes meetings with high…
About Fireflies.ai
Fireflies.ai is an AI teammate that records, transcribes, and summarizes meetings with high accuracy. It captures conversations, generates action items, and integrates with various work tools, helping teams save time and stay focused on the meeting.
Theme: AI notes and voice · AI-native
Vendor claims: SOC 2, GDPR
Productivity
Grok
Grok, developed by xAI and powered by Grok-1 architecture, is an AI assistant designed to be…
About Grok
Grok, developed by xAI and powered by Grok-1 architecture, is an AI assistant designed to be truthful, useful, and curious. It provides answers, generates images and videos, and searches the web, often with an engaging and entertaining flair.
Theme: AI assistants · AI-native
Vendor claims: GDPR
Operations
n8n
n8n is a flexible AI workflow automation platform for technical teams. It allows users to build…
About n8n
n8n is a flexible AI workflow automation platform for technical teams. It allows users to build multi-step AI agents and integrate over 500 apps using a visual editor or custom code (JavaScript/Python), with options for self-hosting or cloud deployment.
Theme: AI agents · AI-native
Vendor claims: GDPR
Developer Tools
Warp.dev
Warp is an Agentic Development Environment (ADE) and modern terminal designed to boost…
About Warp.dev
Warp is an Agentic Development Environment (ADE) and modern terminal designed to boost developer productivity. It facilitates faster shipping by integrating AI agents, optimizing for prompt-based coding on large codebases, and offering a modern, block-based UX with context-aware features.
Theme: AI coding and building · AI-native
Vendor claims: SOC 2
Developer Tools
ollama
Ollama is a powerful tool that enables users to run large language models (LLMs) directly on…
About ollama
Ollama is a powerful tool that enables users to run large language models (LLMs) directly on their local machine. It offers features like seamless model management, an API interface, and supports open-source models for greater control and privacy.
Theme: AI coding and building · AI-native
Vendor claims: none listed
Productivity
Notion Mail
Notion Mail is an intelligent inbox that thinks like you. It automatically organizes itself,…
About Notion Mail
Notion Mail is an intelligent inbox that thinks like you. It automatically organizes itself, drafts emails, and handles meeting scheduling as you prefer. This free tool helps streamline your workflow, such as organizing recruiting candidates efficiently.
Theme: Personal productivity · AI-native
Vendor claims: SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR
Operations
ElevenLabs
ElevenLabs is a leading AI voice platform offering ultra-realistic text-to-speech and voice…
About ElevenLabs
ElevenLabs is a leading AI voice platform offering ultra-realistic text-to-speech and voice cloning. It provides high-quality, context-aware speech generation for creators, developers, and enterprises across various applications like voiceovers, audiobooks, and AI agents.
Theme: AI content and media · AI-native
Vendor claims: SOC 2, GDPR
Source: Torii Research, anonymized and aggregated usage data. Published November 5, 2025. Summary figures computed from the 20 apps in this report.
What the data says
ChatGPT and Claude AI hold #1 and #2, while Cursor AI and OpenAI each move up 1 place, to #3 and #4.
ChatGPT Atlas, OpenAI's browser, enters at #8. Warp.dev joins at #17, and ollama returns at #18.
Grammarly falls 2 places to #5. The median Shadow IT index is 55.
Based on anonymized, aggregated usage data from October 1 to 31, 2025.
Bottom line
AI is evolving fast, and October made that clear. ChatGPT Atlas redefined what browsing means, merging web search, shopping, and workflow into a single intelligent agent. Meanwhile, Warp.dev showed the other side of AI’s promise: agentic tools built for builders, speeding up coding and collaboration inside the terminal. Together, they capture AI’s two trajectories, assistants that think for you and environments that think with you. Around them, familiar names like Claude, Cursor, and Perplexity are proving that context, control, and connected intelligence are the new table stakes.
The data
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| Rank | App | Category | Theme | AI-native | Rank change | Shadow IT index | SOC 2 claimed | ISO 27001 claimed | GDPR claimed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ChatGPT | Productivity | AI assistants | Yes | Same | 31 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 2 | Claude AI | Productivity | AI assistants | Yes | Same | 51 | Yes | No | Yes |
| 3 | Cursor AI | Developer Tools | AI coding and building | Yes | +1 | 32 | Yes | No | Yes |
| 4 | OpenAI | Productivity | AI assistants | Yes | +1 | 36 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 5 | Grammarly | Productivity | AI content and media | Yes | -2 | 38 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 6 | Zapier | IT & Security | Ops, HR, and finance | No | Same | 37 | Yes | No | Yes |
| 7 | Perplexity AI | Analytics & BI | AI assistants | Yes | Same | 61 | No | No | No |
| 8 | ChatGPT Atlas | Productivity | Browsers and search | Yes | New | 78 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 9 | Google AI Studio | Developer Tools | AI coding and building | Yes | -1 | 61 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 10 | NotebookLM | Productivity | AI assistants | Yes | Same | 41 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 11 | Gemini Code Assist | Developer Tools | AI coding and building | Yes | Same | 56 | No | Yes | No |
| 12 | ClickUp | Project Management | Work suites and collaboration | No | Same | 48 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 13 | Granola | Productivity | AI notes and voice | Yes | Same | 58 | No | No | Yes |
| 14 | Fireflies.ai | Sales & Marketing | AI notes and voice | Yes | +1 | 60 | Yes | No | Yes |
| 15 | Grok | Productivity | AI assistants | Yes | +1 | 66 | No | No | Yes |
| 16 | n8n | Operations | AI agents | Yes | -2 | 46 | No | No | Yes |
| 17 | Warp.dev | Developer Tools | AI coding and building | Yes | New | 57 | Yes | No | No |
| 18 | ollama | Developer Tools | AI coding and building | Yes | New | 58 | No | No | No |
| 19 | Notion Mail | Productivity | Personal productivity | Yes | +1 | 57 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 20 | ElevenLabs | Operations | AI content and media | Yes | -2 | 54 | Yes | No | Yes |
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How to read this index
- Rank
- Position by real usage among AI-driven apps in this edition.
- Rank change
- Places gained or lost versus the previous published edition. New marks an app that was not in that edition.
- Shadow IT index
- How often the app is left unsanctioned, 0 to 100.
Definitions in the glossary; formulas and limitations on the Methodology page.
Changelog
- ClarificationStandardized the data source description.
- UpdateAdded takeaways from this edition's data.
- UpdateMoved from toriiresearch.com; title standardized.