How popular isCaterTrax?
In September 2026, people searched for CaterTrax by name about 4,400 times worldwide, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 20.2% of all global catering software searches, placing CaterTrax second out of nine brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about catering software, CaterTrax did not appear in any of the answers.
CaterTrax is the second most searched of 9 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
Planning PodShare of searches 24.8%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
CaterTraxShare of searches 20.2%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Total Party PlannerShare of searches 20.2%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
CaterZenShare of searches 13.3%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
CatereaseShare of searches 11%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
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Top catering software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, CaterTrax 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.
- CaterZen5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Better Cater5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Total Party Planner4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Caterease4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Curate4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Flex Catering1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Planning Pod0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- CaterTrax0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- HoneyCart0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about catering software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which catering software should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best catering management systems?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best catering software for a small catering business?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“catering software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“catering management software”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 22, 2026.
Which catering software compete with CaterTrax?
Share of searches by month for Planning Pod, CaterTrax, Total Party Planner, CaterZen, Caterease, Flex Catering, HoneyCart, Better Cater. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Planning Pod | CaterTrax | Total Party Planner | CaterZen | Caterease | Flex Catering | HoneyCart | Better Cater | Curate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 26.8% | 17.9% | 21.9% | 9.7% | 14.6% | 2.9% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 0.57% |
| Nov 2025 | 26.9% | 17.9% | 17.9% | 12% | 14.4% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| Dec 2025 | 24.8% | 16.4% | 20.3% | 13.5% | 13.5% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 0.62% |
| Jan 2026 | 25.2% | 20.5% | 20.5% | 11.2% | 13.5% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 0.65% |
| Feb 2026 | 26.7% | 21.7% | 17.8% | 9.4% | 14.3% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 0.54% |
| Mar 2026 | 28.5% | 19% | 19% | 10.4% | 12.5% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Apr 2026 | 29.7% | 19.8% | 16.2% | 10.8% | 13.1% | 4% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| May 2026 | 27.2% | 18.1% | 18.1% | 12.1% | 12.1% | 4.4% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 27.2% | 18.1% | 18.1% | 12.1% | 12.1% | 5% | 3% | 3.6% | 0.71% |
| Jul 2026 | 28.1% | 18.7% | 18.7% | 12.5% | 9.9% | 4.6% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 0.73% |
| Aug 2026 | 26.1% | 21.2% | 21.2% | 11.6% | 9.2% | 4.8% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 0.53% |
| Sep 2026 | 24.8% | 20.2% | 20.2% | 13.3% | 11% | 4.6% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 24.8% | 5.4K | 0% | -1.3 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 20.2% | 4.4K | 0% | -1.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 20.2% | 4.4K | 0% | -1.1 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 13.3% | 2.9K | +20.8% | +1.7 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 11% | 2.4K | +26.3% | +1.8 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 4.6% | 1K | 0% | -0.2 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 3.3% | 720 | 0% | -0.2 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 2.2% | 480 | +23.1% | +0.3 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 0.5% | 110 | 0% | 0 points |
24.8%
Held 1st. 5.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.3 points.
20.2%
Held 2nd. 4.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.1 points.
20.2%
Held 3rd. 4.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.1 points.
4.
CaterZen13.3%
Held 4th. 2.9K estimated branded searches, +20.8% vs prior month. Share +1.7 points.
11%
Held 5th. 2.4K estimated branded searches, +26.3% vs prior month. Share +1.8 points.
4.6%
Held 6th. 1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
3.3%
Held 7th. 720 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
2.2%
Held 8th. 480 estimated branded searches, +23.1% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
9.
Curate0.5%
Held 9th. 110 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for CaterTrax changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for CaterTrax worldwide held steady at 4.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, CaterTrax’s share of searches among catering software worldwide increased from 17.9% to 20.2%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, CaterTrax’s share of searches among catering software worldwide peaked at 21.7% in February 2026 and was lowest at 16.4% in December 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, CaterTrax rose from 3rd to 2nd among catering software worldwide.
How did search popularity change for catering software worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Caterease gained share of searches among catering software worldwide, from 9.2% to 11%.
In September 2026, CaterZen gained share of searches among catering software worldwide, from 11.6% to 13.3%.
In September 2026, Planning Pod lost share of searches among catering software worldwide, from 26.1% to 24.8%.
In September 2026, CaterTrax lost share of searches among catering software worldwide, from 21.2% to 20.2%.
In September 2026, Total Party Planner lost share of searches among catering software worldwide, from 21.2% to 20.2%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Flex Catering worldwide rose 38.9% over 12 measured months, from 720 to 1K in September 2026.
How are CaterTrax’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using CaterTrax’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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