How popular isFreshservice?
In September 2026, people searched for Freshservice by name about 40,900 times worldwide, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 8.5% of all global IT asset management platform searches, placing Freshservice second out of nine platforms. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about IT asset management platforms, Freshservice appeared in three of the five answers and was the most recommended of the nine.
Freshservice is the second most searched of 9 competitors and the most recommended in AI answers.
ServiceNowShare of searches 77.2%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
FreshserviceShare of searches 8.5%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Snipe-ITShare of searches 5.7%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
LansweeperShare of searches 4.6%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
InvGateShare of searches 1.7%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top IT asset management platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Freshservice was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Freshservice is the most recommended of the nine.
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.
ServiceNow4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Freshservice3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Snipe-IT3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Lansweeper3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
ManageEngine AssetExplorer3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Asset Panda1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
InvGate0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Reftab0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
AssetSonar0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about IT asset management platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which IT asset management platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best IT asset management platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best IT asset management platform for hardware inventory tracking?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“asset management software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“hardware inventory 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 21, 2026.
Which IT asset management platforms compete with Freshservice?
Share of searches by month for ServiceNow, Freshservice, Snipe-IT, Lansweeper. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | ServiceNow | Freshservice | Snipe-IT | Lansweeper | InvGate | Asset Panda | Reftab | ManageEngine AssetExplorer | AssetSonar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 77.5% | 6.9% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.62% | 0.33% | 0.15% |
| Nov 2025 | 76.4% | 6.8% | 6.9% | 5.6% | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.75% | 0.33% | 0.12% |
| Dec 2025 | 78.4% | 7% | 5.8% | 4.7% | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.52% | 0.28% | 0.13% |
| Jan 2026 | 78.6% | 7% | 5.8% | 4.7% | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.51% | 0.28% | 0.13% |
| Feb 2026 | 79.7% | 5.8% | 5.9% | 4.8% | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.51% | 0.23% | 0.13% |
| Mar 2026 | 77.3% | 6.9% | 7% | 4.6% | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.62% | 0.27% | 0.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 82.1% | 6% | 5% | 4% | 0.99% | 1.2% | 0.43% | 0.19% | 0.09% |
| May 2026 | 82.8% | 6.1% | 5% | 3.3% | 1% | 1.2% | 0.36% | 0.15% | 0.09% |
| Jun 2026 | 82.7% | 6.1% | 5% | 3.3% | 1% | 1.2% | 0.36% | 0.15% | 0.09% |
| Jul 2026 | 80.3% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 4.8% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.43% | 0.18% | 0.09% |
| Aug 2026 | 78.7% | 7.1% | 5.8% | 4.7% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.51% | 0.21% | 0.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 77.2% | 8.5% | 5.7% | 4.6% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.61% | 0.21% | 0.1% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 77.2% | 370K | +0.04% | -1.5 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 8.5% | 40.5K | +22.4% | +1.4 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 5.7% | 27.3K | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 4.6% | 22.2K | +0.05% | -0.1 points | |
| 5, moved from 6th to 5th | 1.7% | 8.1K | +22.6% | +0.3 pointsmoved from 6th to 5th | |
| 6, moved from 5th to 6th | 1.4% | 6.7K | -0.15% | 0 pointsmoved from 5th to 6th | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.61% | 2.9K | +21.2% | +0.1 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.21% | 1K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 0.1% | 480 | 0% | 0 points |
77.2%
Held 1st. 370K estimated branded searches, +0.04% vs prior month. Share -1.5 points.
8.5%
Held 2nd. 40.5K estimated branded searches, +22.4% vs prior month. Share +1.4 points.
3.
Snipe-IT5.7%
Held 3rd. 27.3K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
4.6%
Held 4th. 22.2K estimated branded searches, +0.05% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
5.
InvGate1.7%
Moved from 6th to 5th. 8.1K estimated branded searches, +22.6% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
1.4%
Moved from 5th to 6th. 6.7K estimated branded searches, -0.15% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
7.
Reftab0.61%
Held 7th. 2.9K estimated branded searches, +21.2% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
0.21%
Held 8th. 1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.1%
Held 9th. 480 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between Freshservice and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Freshservice
20 comparisons
- Freshservice vs ServiceNow
- Freshservice vs Zendesk
- Freshservice vs Jira Service Management
- Freshservice vs SolarWinds
- Freshservice vs ManageEngine
- Freshservice vs TOPdesk
- Freshservice vs Snipe-IT
- Freshservice vs Lansweeper
- BMC Helix vs Freshservice
- Freshservice vs ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus
- Freshservice vs InvGate
- Cherwell vs Freshservice
- EasyVista vs Freshservice
- Freshservice vs HaloITSM
- Asset Panda vs Freshservice
- Freshservice vs SysAid
- Device42 vs Freshservice
- Freshservice vs Reftab
- Freshservice vs ManageEngine AssetExplorer
- AssetSonar vs Freshservice
How has branded search demand for Freshservice changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Freshservice worldwide held steady, from 41K to 40.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Freshservice’s share of searches among IT asset management platforms worldwide increased from 6.9% to 8.5%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Freshservice’s share of searches among IT asset management platforms worldwide peaked at 8.5% in September 2026 and was lowest at 5.8% in February 2026.
How did search popularity change for IT asset management platforms worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Freshservice gained share of searches among IT asset management platforms worldwide, from 7.1% to 8.5%.

In September 2026, ServiceNow lost share of searches among IT asset management platforms worldwide, from 78.7% to 77.2%.

InvGate’s share of searches among IT asset management platforms worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 1% to 1.7% in September 2026.

In September 2026, Asset Panda fell from 5th to 6th among IT asset management platforms worldwide.

Estimated monthly branded searches for ManageEngine AssetExplorer worldwide fell 47.4% over 12 measured months, from 1.9K to 1K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for AssetSonar worldwide fell 45.5% over 12 measured months, from 880 to 480 in September 2026.
How are Freshservice’s branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Freshservice’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- freshservice
- freshservice app
- freshservice software
Who owns Freshservice?
Freshservice is owned by
Freshworks. Brandwave also tracks
Freshsales,
Freshdesk and
Freshdesk Omni, owned by the same company, worldwide.
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Where does Freshservice compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| IT service management platforms | 3rd of 10 | 4.7% | Show ranking |
| Service desk software | 4th of 7 | 5.1% | Show ranking |
| IT asset management platforms | 2nd of 9 | 8.5% | Shown above |
| CMDB platforms | 2nd of 8 | 8.7% | Show ranking |

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