# Rhino AI Visibility: Is Rhino Recommended by ChatGPT, Perplexity & Gemini?

> Whether ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini and Google AI name Rhino when property managers ask about deposit alternatives: mention rate, rank, the prompts and the

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Security Deposit Alternatives · September 2026 · [row 2 of 14](/ai-shortlist-index/security-deposit-alternatives/#v-rhino)

# Rhino AI Visibility: Is Rhino Recommended by ChatGPT, Perplexity & Gemini?

Rhino was named in 91% of runs across 1 engine that answered, rank 2 of 14 in deposit alternatives.

Shortlist rank

#2

of 14 vendors

Mention rate

91%

share of runs that named them

Engine spread

1/1

engines that named them

Position

2.1

avg first-mention position

Consistency

–

agreement across runs

Movement

–

vs prior edition

## By engine

Rhino, mention rate by engine, September 2026.
| Engine | Mention rate | Status |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ChatGPT | 91% | ran |

## Prompts that named Rhino

-   sda-alt-02We're on LeaseLock and want to compare before we renew. Which other deposit alternative or lease insurance providers should a multifamily operator look at?
-   sda-alt-03What are the alternatives to Obligo for deposit-free leasing at a property management company with a few hundred doors?
-   sda-alt-05We use TheGuarantors for lease guarantees and are wondering whether to use them for deposit replacement too. What else is out there for deposit alternatives?
-   sda-best-01What's the best security deposit alternative for a multifamily operator with about 2,500 units who wants to lease up faster?
-   sda-best-02I manage 250 single-family rentals. Which companies let a resident skip the cash deposit and still keep the owner covered for damage and unpaid rent?
-   sda-best-03Which security deposit alternative providers are property management companies actually using right now? Give me a shortlist.
-   sda-best-04We run 80 units in a few small apartment buildings on Buildium. Which deposit alternative programs work for a portfolio our size?
-   sda-best-05I'm a property manager thinking about replacing cash deposits with a surety bond or deposit insurance. Who are the main providers and how do they differ?
-   sda-best-06Which deposit alternative providers do property managers recommend when the owner cares most about how claims get paid at move-out?
-   sda-best-07We manage 1,200 units of student housing on Entrata and most applicants can't put down a full deposit. Which security deposit alternatives should we look at?
-   sda-int-01Which security deposit alternative providers integrate with AppFolio so the option shows up in the application flow?
-   sda-int-02Which deposit alternative or deposit insurance programs integrate with Yardi Voyager for a multifamily portfolio?
-   sda-prob-01Applicants keep walking because they can't come up with first month's rent plus a full deposit. Which companies let property managers lower move-in cash without giving up damage protection?
-   sda-prob-02Our owners ask what stops a resident from trashing the unit or skipping the last month when there's no cash deposit at stake. Which deposit alternative programs have a claims process a property manager can stand behind?
-   sda-prob-03I worry a deposit insurance company could go under in the middle of a lease. Which deposit alternative providers are backed by a licensed carrier or surety so the property isn't left exposed?
-   sda-prob-04Our state just capped security deposits and tightened the refund rules. Which deposit alternative providers help a property manager stay compliant and still protect the owner?
-   sda-seg-01I manage 700 scattered single-family rentals. Which security deposit alternative is built for SFR property managers rather than big apartment communities?
-   sda-seg-02We operate 10,000 apartment units and want leasing agents to offer a deposit alternative at application. Which providers do institutional operators use?
-   sda-seg-03I self-manage 30 units across a few small buildings. Is a security deposit alternative worth it at my size, and which providers work with small landlords?
-   sda-seg-04Which security deposit alternatives work for student housing where most leases have a parent guarantor and every unit turns over in August?

## Sources the mentions ride on

Domains cited in the runs where Rhino was named, most-cited first.

-   28 · support.sayrhino.com
-   17 · qira.com
-   16 · obligo.com
-   15 · theguarantors.com
-   12 · jetty.com

### Top category sources where Rhino does not appear

The most-cited domains in deposit alternatives that were not present in any run naming Rhino. This is the gap the Sprint works on.

-   18 · leaselock.com (vendor site)
-   13 · help.myobligo.com (other)
-   7 · rentmanager.com (directory)
-   7 · sayrhino.com (other)
-   6 · entrata.com (other)

[Full deposit alternatives source map](/ai-shortlist-index/security-deposit-alternatives/sources/).

## Named beside Rhino

-   [Jetty](/ai-shortlist-index/security-deposit-alternatives/jetty/) · rank 1
-   [Obligo](/ai-shortlist-index/security-deposit-alternatives/obligo/) · rank 3
-   [TheGuarantors](/ai-shortlist-index/security-deposit-alternatives/theguarantors/) · rank 4
-   [Qira](/ai-shortlist-index/security-deposit-alternatives/qira/) · rank 5
-   [LeaseLock](/ai-shortlist-index/security-deposit-alternatives/leaselock/) · rank 6

## Movement

#1 #14 2026-09

Rhino, shortlist rank by edition. 2026-09: rank 2 (91% mention rate). [Download PNG](/charts/security-deposit-alternatives/rhino.png).

## On the record

From the shared vendor database. Every fact carries its source and the date it was checked.

Description · [source](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/rhino-and-jetty-merge-to-create-the-largest-security-deposit-insurance-company-in-the-market-302370218.html) · verified 2026-09-05

Security deposit insurance: the renter buys a low-cost policy in place of a cash deposit while the owner stays protected; merged with Jetty in February 2025 to serve 6M+ units; customers include Greystar and UDR.

Pricing model · [source](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/rhino-and-jetty-merge-to-create-the-largest-security-deposit-insurance-company-in-the-market-302370218.html) · verified 2026-09-05

Resident-paid insurance policy in place of a cash deposit; figures not published

## Badge eligibility

Rhino qualifies for the “Top 3” badge for Security Deposit Alternatives, September 2026. Badges are free, link back to this row, and are valid for the current edition only. [Badge terms](/ai-shortlist-index/badges/).

![Rhino: Top 3 badge, Security Deposit Alternatives, September 2026](/badges/security-deposit-alternatives/rhino.svg)

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Part of [Security Deposit Alternatives](/ai-shortlist-index/security-deposit-alternatives/) in [the AI Shortlist Index](/ai-shortlist-index/). Method: [methodology](/ai-shortlist-index/methodology/) · [publication policy](/ai-shortlist-index/policy/).

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