HubHello vs Kidsoft:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, HubHello had more branded searches than Kidsoft among childcare software in Australia. HubHello had about 16,700 branded searches, while Kidsoft had 12,100. HubHello made up 5.3% of all childcare software searches we track, and Kidsoft accounted for 3.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about childcare software, HubHello and Kidsoft each appeared in two of the five answers. HubHello was mentioned before Kidsoft in two out of three answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
HubHello, about 38% more searches than Kidsoft
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 2 of 5 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
HubHello, named ahead of Kidsoft in 2 of 3 answers
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Top childcare software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, HubHello was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Kidsoft was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. HubHello was listed before Kidsoft in two out of three answers that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
OWNA5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Xplor Education4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Storypark2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- HubHello2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Kidsoft2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Kindyhub0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which childcare management software should my centre use in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best childcare software platforms in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best childcare software in Australia for a small long day care centre?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“childcare app”
- 1OWNA
- 1
Searched Google, AI Overview
“childcare management software”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in Australia on October 22, 2026.
Is HubHello or Kidsoft more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for HubHello and Kidsoft by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six childcare software we track, month by month, from searches in Australia.
Share of searches by month for HubHello, Kidsoft. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Storypark | OWNA | HubHello | Kidsoft | Xplor Education | Kindyhub |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 78.2% | 8.8% | 4.3% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 2.6% |
| Nov 2025 | 74.6% | 10.2% | 5% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 3% |
| Dec 2025 | 79.4% | 7.3% | 4.4% | 4.8% | 2% | 2.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 76.2% | 8.6% | 5.2% | 5.6% | 2.3% | 2% |
| Feb 2026 | 78.1% | 8.8% | 4.3% | 4.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% |
| Mar 2026 | 78.1% | 8.8% | 5.2% | 3.8% | 2.4% | 1.7% |
| Apr 2026 | 78.4% | 8.8% | 4.4% | 3.8% | 2.4% | 2.1% |
| May 2026 | 81% | 7.5% | 4.5% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 1.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 80.7% | 7.4% | 4.5% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.8% |
| Jul 2026 | 81% | 7.4% | 4.5% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 1.8% |
| Aug 2026 | 81% | 7.5% | 4.5% | 3.2% | 2% | 1.8% |
| Sep 2026 | 77.7% | 8.8% | 5.3% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 2.1% |
How has the HubHello and Kidsoft comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Kidsoft took it in December 2025, HubHello took it in March 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, HubHello’s share of searches among childcare software in Australia moved from 4.3% to 5.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 16.7K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Kidsoft’s share of searches among childcare software in Australia held steady at 3.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 14.8K to 12.1K.
How did search popularity change for Australia childcare software in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, HubHello gained share of searches among childcare software in Australia, from 4.5% to 5.3%.
In September 2026, Kidsoft gained share of searches among childcare software in Australia, from 3.2% to 3.8%.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using HubHello’s and Kidsoft’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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