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

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

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Last verified: 2026-09-03

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Security Deposit Alternatives · September 2026 · [row 4 of 14](/ai-shortlist-index/security-deposit-alternatives/#v-theguarantors)

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

TheGuarantors was named in 67% of runs across 1 engine that answered, rank 4 of 14 in deposit alternatives.

Shortlist rank

#4

of 14 vendors

Mention rate

67%

share of runs that named them

Engine spread

1/1

engines that named them

Position

4.8

avg first-mention position

Consistency

–

agreement across runs

Movement

–

vs prior edition

## By engine

TheGuarantors, mention rate by engine, September 2026.
| Engine | Mention rate | Status |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ChatGPT | 67% | ran |

## Prompts that named TheGuarantors

-   sda-alt-01What are the alternatives to Rhino for a security deposit alternative at apartment communities?
-   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-04Is there an alternative to Jetty's deposit product for a property manager who wants a surety bond instead of a cash deposit?
-   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-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-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-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-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 TheGuarantors was named, most-cited first.

-   21 · support.sayrhino.com
-   16 · theguarantors.com
-   10 · qira.com
-   9 · help.myobligo.com
-   9 · jetty.com

### Top category sources where TheGuarantors does not appear

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

-   19 · obligo.com (vendor site)
-   18 · leaselock.com (vendor site)
-   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 TheGuarantors

-   [Jetty](/ai-shortlist-index/security-deposit-alternatives/jetty/) · rank 1
-   [Obligo](/ai-shortlist-index/security-deposit-alternatives/obligo/) · rank 3
-   [Rhino](/ai-shortlist-index/security-deposit-alternatives/rhino/) · rank 2
-   [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

TheGuarantors, shortlist rank by edition. 2026-09: rank 4 (67% mention rate). [Download PNG](/charts/security-deposit-alternatives/theguarantors.png).

## On the record

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

Description · [source](https://www.theguarantors.com/security-deposit-replacement) · verified 2026-09-05

Surety-bond security deposit replacement sold alongside a lease guarantee and renters insurance; the renter pays a non-refundable fee instead of a deposit; 4M+ units enrolled across multifamily, SFR and student housing.

Pricing model · [source](https://www.theguarantors.com/security-deposit-replacement) · verified 2026-09-05

Resident-paid non-refundable bond fee, described as a fraction of a month's rent; the landlord may pay on the renter's behalf; figures not published

Integrations · [source](https://www.theguarantors.com/) · verified 2026-09-05

## Badge eligibility

TheGuarantors qualifies for the “Named” 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/).

![TheGuarantors: Named badge, Security Deposit Alternatives, September 2026](/badges/security-deposit-alternatives/theguarantors.svg)

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<a href="https://webpossible.com/ai-shortlist-index/security-deposit-alternatives/theguarantors/"><img src="https://webpossible.com/badges/security-deposit-alternatives/theguarantors.svg" width="240" height="64" alt="TheGuarantors: Named in the AI Shortlist Index, Security Deposit Alternatives, September 2026"></a>
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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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