OpenAI Gains Enterprise AI Market Share as Competitors Lag Behind
OpenAI is outpacing rivals in securing enterprise AI budgets, according to transaction data from fintech company Ramp.
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New data from fintech firm Ramp reveals OpenAI is rapidly expanding its lead in the enterprise AI market. According to Ramp’s AI Index, which tracks corporate spending on AI products:
- 32.4% of U.S. businesses paid for OpenAI subscriptions in April 2025
- Up from 18.9% in January and 28% in March
- Competitors show much slower growth or declines
Competitor Performance
- Anthropic: 8% adoption (up from 4.6% in January)
- Google AI: 0.1% adoption (down from 2.3% in February)
"OpenAI continues to add customers faster than any other business on Ramp’s platform," wrote Ramp Economist Ara Kharzian in a blog post.
Image Credits: Ramp
Market Context
While Ramp's data only samples about 30,000 companies, the trends strongly suggest OpenAI is consolidating its position in the enterprise AI space. Key developments:
- OpenAI reported 2 million+ business users in April (up from 1 million in September 2024)
- Projecting $12.7 billion revenue in 2025 and $29.4 billion in 2026 (Bloomberg)
- Exploring premium AI agents priced up to $20,000/month for specialized tasks
The company isn't expected to achieve cash-flow positivity until 2029, but its enterprise growth trajectory appears unmatched in the current AI landscape.
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