Lead Qualification Framework Directory

Choose the Right Framework for your Buyer Personas and Sales Process

Discover 12 proven lead qualification frameworks. From classic BANT to modern AI-ready approaches. Find the perfect method to qualify your prospects and boost sales efficiency.

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BANT

Budget - Authority - Need - Timeline

Classic / Traditional
Simple
BANT

Oldest & most famous framework. Works well for enterprise and procurement-driven buying.

Key Strengths

  • βœ“Time-tested approach
  • βœ“Clear qualification criteria
  • +1 more strengths
Setup Time
1-2 weeks
Best For
Enterprise sales
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ANUM

Authority - Need - Urgency - Money

Classic / Traditional
Simple
ANUM

Prioritizes decision maker identification first. Used in transactional B2B sales.

Key Strengths

  • βœ“Decision-maker focused
  • βœ“Transactional efficiency
  • +1 more strengths
Setup Time
1 week
Best For
Transactional B2B
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MEDDIC / MEDDPICC

Metrics - Economic Buyer - Decision Criteria - Decision Process - Identify Pain - Champion

Classic / Traditional
Complex
MEDDIC

Gold standard for enterprise SaaS. Very structured and deep qualification process.

Key Strengths

  • βœ“Comprehensive framework
  • βœ“Enterprise SaaS proven
  • +1 more strengths
Setup Time
4-6 weeks
Best For
Enterprise SaaS
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SPIN

Situation - Problem - Implication - Need-Payoff

Challenger / Consultative
Medium
SPIN

More about questioning methodology than scoring. Strong for discovery calls.

Key Strengths

  • βœ“Question-based approach
  • βœ“Discovery excellence
  • +1 more strengths
Setup Time
2-3 weeks
Best For
Discovery calls
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CHAMP

Challenges - Authority - Money - Prioritization

Challenger / Consultative
Medium
CHAMP

Reframes 'Need' as 'Challenge'. More buyer-centric than BANT.

Key Strengths

  • βœ“Buyer-centric approach
  • βœ“Challenge-focused
  • +1 more strengths
Setup Time
2-3 weeks
Best For
Modern B2B sales
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GPCT / GPCTBA-C

Goals - Plans - Challenges - Timeline

Challenger / Consultative
Medium
GPCT

Popular in SaaS & RevOps teams. Maps well to CRM & pipeline stages.

Key Strengths

  • βœ“CRM integration friendly
  • βœ“SaaS optimized
  • +1 more strengths
Setup Time
2-4 weeks
Best For
SaaS companies
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FAINT

Funds - Authority - Interest - Need - Timing

Inbound & Marketing-Led
Simple
FAINT

Designed for inbound leads. Accepts potential budget, not confirmed.

Key Strengths

  • βœ“Inbound optimized
  • βœ“Flexible budget qualification
  • +1 more strengths
Setup Time
1-2 weeks
Best For
Inbound marketing
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TOFU / MOFU / BOFU

Top - Middle - Bottom of Funnel

Inbound & Marketing-Led
Simple
FUNNEL

Critical for marketing qualification and lead routing logic.

Key Strengths

  • βœ“Marketing integration
  • βœ“Clear funnel stages
  • +1 more strengths
Setup Time
1 week
Best For
Marketing teams
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Lead Scoring

Rule-Based Qualification System

Inbound & Marketing-Led
Complex
SCORE

Point-based system used heavily in HubSpot, Salesforce, and Marketo.

Key Strengths

  • βœ“Automated qualification
  • βœ“Data-driven
  • +1 more strengths
Setup Time
3-4 weeks
Best For
Marketing automation
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PACT

Pain - Authority - Consequence - Target Profile

Modern / AI-Ready
Medium
PACT

Excellent for conversational AI. Easy to detect via NLP.

Key Strengths

  • βœ“AI-friendly
  • βœ“NLP compatible
  • +1 more strengths
Setup Time
2-3 weeks
Best For
Conversational AI
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NEAT

Need - Economic Impact - Access to Authority - Timeline

Modern / AI-Ready
Complex
NEAT

Designed for value-based selling. Works well with ROI messaging.

Key Strengths

  • βœ“Value-focused
  • βœ“ROI-driven
  • +1 more strengths
Setup Time
3-5 weeks
Best For
Value-based selling
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JTBD-Inspired

Job - Trigger - Desired Outcome - Current Alternative

Modern / AI-Ready
Medium
JTBD

Strong for product-led growth and SaaS onboarding. Very natural for chatbots.

Key Strengths

  • βœ“Product-led growth aligned
  • βœ“Natural conversation flow
  • +1 more strengths
Setup Time
2-4 weeks
Best For
Product-led growth

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