How popular isAir AI?
In September 2026, people searched for Air AI by name about 3,600 times worldwide, an 18.2% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 3% of all global AI voice agent searches, placing Air AI sixth out of seven agents. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about AI voice agents, Air AI did not appear in any of the answers.
Air AI is the sixth most searched of 7 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
Retell AIShare of searches 49.8%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
VapiShare of searches 14.9%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
VoiceflowShare of searches 14.9%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
Bland AIShare of searches 12.8%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
Air AIShare of searches 3%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top AI voice agents in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Air AI did not appear in any of the five answers.
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.
Retell AI5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Bland AI5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Vapi4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Synthflow4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Voiceflow2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Air AI0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Thoughtly0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about AI voice agents
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which AI voice agent platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best AI voice agent platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best AI voice agent platform for customer calls?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“ai voice agent platforms”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“ai phone agent”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Which AI voice agents compete with Air AI?
Share of searches by month for Retell AI, Vapi, Voiceflow, Bland AI, Synthflow, Air AI. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Retell AI | Vapi | Voiceflow | Bland AI | Synthflow | Air AI | Thoughtly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 37.8% | 16.9% | 25.3% | 8.1% | 7.6% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
| Nov 2025 | 38.9% | 17.4% | 26% | 8.2% | 6.4% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 43.3% | 15.9% | 23.7% | 7.5% | 5.8% | 2.6% | 1.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 44.7% | 16.4% | 20% | 9.6% | 6% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 44.5% | 16.3% | 19.9% | 11.3% | 4.9% | 2.2% | 0.96% |
| Mar 2026 | 42.3% | 18.9% | 18.9% | 10.8% | 5.7% | 2.5% | 0.91% |
| Apr 2026 | 43.6% | 19.5% | 19.5% | 9.1% | 4.8% | 2.6% | 0.94% |
| May 2026 | 43.5% | 23.8% | 15.9% | 9% | 4.8% | 2.1% | 0.94% |
| Jun 2026 | 42.4% | 19% | 19% | 10.8% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 44.2% | 19.8% | 16.2% | 11.2% | 4.8% | 2.6% | 1.2% |
| Aug 2026 | 52.6% | 15.8% | 15.8% | 8.9% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 0.92% |
| Sep 2026 | 49.8% | 14.9% | 14.9% | 12.8% | 3.6% | 3% | 1.1% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 49.8% | 60.5K | -18.2% | -2.9 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 14.9% | 18.1K | -18.5% | -0.9 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 14.9% | 18.1K | -18.5% | -0.9 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 12.8% | 15.5K | +23.4% | +3.8 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 3.6% | 4.4K | -18.5% | -0.2 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 3% | 3.6K | +24.1% | +0.9 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 1.1% | 1.3K | 0% | +0.1 points |
49.8%
Held 1st. 60.5K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -2.9 points.
2.
Vapi14.9%
Held 2nd. 18.1K estimated branded searches, -18.5% vs prior month. Share -0.9 points.
14.9%
Held 3rd. 18.1K estimated branded searches, -18.5% vs prior month. Share -0.9 points.
4.
Bland AI12.8%
Held 4th. 15.5K estimated branded searches, +23.4% vs prior month. Share +3.8 points.
3.6%
Held 5th. 4.4K estimated branded searches, -18.5% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
6.
Air AI3%
Held 6th. 3.6K estimated branded searches, +24.1% vs prior month. Share +0.9 points.
1.1%
Held 7th. 1.3K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
Compare popularity between Air AI and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Air AI
6 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Air AI changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Air AI worldwide fell from 4.4K to 3.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Air AI’s share of searches among AI voice agents worldwide peaked at 3.1% in June 2026 and was lowest at 1.9% in November 2025.
How did search popularity change for AI voice agents worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Bland AI gained share of searches among AI voice agents worldwide, from 8.9% to 12.8%.

In September 2026, Air AI gained share of searches among AI voice agents worldwide, from 2.1% to 3%.

In September 2026, Retell AI lost share of searches among AI voice agents worldwide, from 52.6% to 49.8%.

In September 2026, Vapi lost share of searches among AI voice agents worldwide, from 15.8% to 14.9%.

In September 2026, Voiceflow lost share of searches among AI voice agents worldwide, from 15.8% to 14.9%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Synthflow worldwide fell 63.6% over 12 measured months, from 12.1K to 4.4K in September 2026.
How are Air AI’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Air AI’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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