How popular isManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus?
In September 2026, people searched for ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus by name about 13,200 times worldwide, a 10.2% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 2.9% of all global CMDB platform searches, placing ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus fourth out of eight platforms. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about CMDB platforms, ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus appeared in three of the five answers and was the fifth most recommended of the eight.
ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus is the fourth most searched of 8 competitors and the fifth most recommended in AI answers.
ServiceNowShare of searches 79.4%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
FreshserviceShare of searches 8.7%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
BMC HelixShare of searches 3.2%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
ManageEngine ServiceDesk PlusShare of searches 2.9%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
CherwellShare of searches 1.7%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top CMDB platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus is the fifth most recommended of the eight.
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.
ServiceNow5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Jira Service Management4 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
ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Device423 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
BMC Helix2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Cherwell0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
EasyVista0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about CMDB platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which CMDB platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best CMDB platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best CMDB platform for it asset tracking?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cmdb software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“configuration management database”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Which CMDB platforms compete with ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus?
Share of searches by month for ServiceNow, Freshservice, BMC Helix, ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | ServiceNow | Freshservice | BMC Helix | ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus | Cherwell | EasyVista | Jira Service Management | Device42 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 81.5% | 7.3% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 79.4% | 7.1% | 2.6% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 81.5% | 7.3% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.97% |
| Jan 2026 | 81.7% | 7.4% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.98% |
| Feb 2026 | 83.1% | 6.1% | 2.2% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1% |
| Mar 2026 | 81.5% | 7.3% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.98% |
| Apr 2026 | 84.8% | 6.2% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1% | 0.83% |
| May 2026 | 84.9% | 6.2% | 1.9% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1% | 0.68% |
| Jun 2026 | 84.8% | 6.2% | 2.3% | 2% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1% | 0.83% |
| Jul 2026 | 83.6% | 6.2% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1% | 1% |
| Aug 2026 | 81.3% | 7.3% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.97% |
| Sep 2026 | 79.4% | 8.7% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.95% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 79.4% | 368K | 0% | -2 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 8.7% | 40.5K | +22.4% | +1.4 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 3.2% | 14.8K | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 2.9% | 13.2K | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 1.7% | 8.1K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 1.7% | 8.1K | +50% | +0.6 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 1.4% | 6.6K | +22.2% | +0.2 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.95% | 4.4K | 0% | 0 points |
79.4%
Held 1st. 368K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -2 points.
8.7%
Held 2nd. 40.5K estimated branded searches, +22.4% vs prior month. Share +1.4 points.
3.2%
Held 3rd. 14.8K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
Held 4th. 13.2K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
5.
Cherwell1.7%
Held 5th. 8.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
1.7%
Held 6th. 8.1K estimated branded searches, +50% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.
1.4%
Held 7th. 6.6K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
8.
Device420.95%
Held 8th. 4.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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Every comparison with ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus
12 comparisons
- BMC Helix vs ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus
- Freshservice vs ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus
- Jira Service Management vs ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus
- ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus vs ServiceNow
- ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus vs SolarWinds
- ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus vs TOPdesk
- ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus vs Zendesk
- Cherwell vs ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus
- EasyVista vs ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus
- HaloITSM vs ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus
- ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus vs SysAid
- Device42 vs ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus
How has branded search demand for ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus worldwide fell from 14.8K to 13.2K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus’ share of searches among CMDB platforms worldwide peaked at 3.2% in November 2025 and was lowest at 2% in June 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus fell from 3rd to 4th among CMDB platforms worldwide.
How did search popularity change for CMDB platforms worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Freshservice gained share of searches among CMDB platforms worldwide, from 7.3% to 8.7%.

In September 2026, EasyVista gained share of searches among CMDB platforms worldwide, from 1.2% to 1.7%.

In September 2026, ServiceNow lost share of searches among CMDB platforms worldwide, from 81.3% to 79.4%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for BMC Helix worldwide rose 22.3% over 12 measured months, from 12.1K to 14.8K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Device42 worldwide fell 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 6.6K to 4.4K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Jira Service Management worldwide fell 18.5% over 12 measured months, from 8.1K to 6.6K in September 2026.
How are ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus’ branded searches counted?
5 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus’ 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.
- manageengine servicedesk plus
- manageengine servicedesk plus app
- manageengine servicedesk plus software
- manageengineservicedeskplus
- servicedesk plus
Who owns ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus?
ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus is owned by
Zoho. Brandwave also tracks
Zoho CRM,
Zoho Books,
Zoho Cliq,
Zoho Mail,
Zoho People,
Zoho Recruit,
Zoho Show,
Zoho Survey,
Zoho Vault and
Zoho Workplace, owned by the same company, worldwide.
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Where does ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| IT service management platforms | 8th of 10 | 1.5% | Show ranking |
| CMDB platforms | 4th of 8 | 2.9% | Shown above |

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