How popular isNetSuite?
In September 2026, people searched for NetSuite by name about 368,000 times worldwide, an 18.2% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 75.5% of all global inventory management software searches, placing NetSuite first out of 13 brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about inventory management software, NetSuite appeared in two of the five answers and was the eighth most recommended of the 13.
NetSuite is the most searched of 13 competitors and the eighth most recommended in AI answers.
NetSuiteShare of searches 75.5%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 8th
Zoho InventoryShare of searches 12.4%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
SortlyShare of searches 4.6%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Cin7Share of searches 3.9%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
inFlow InventoryShare of searches 1.3%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
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Top inventory management software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, NetSuite was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. NetSuite is the eighth most recommended of the 13.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Zoho Inventory1st
Sortly2nd
inFlow Inventory3rd
Cin74th
Katana5th
Square for Retail6th
Ordoro7th
NetSuite8th
Unleashed–
Fishbowl–- +3 more
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Zoho Inventory5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Sortly5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Cin74 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
inFlow Inventory4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Katana4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
NetSuite2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Square for Retail2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Ordoro1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Unleashed0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Fishbowl0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about inventory management software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which inventory management software should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best inventory management software options?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best inventory management software for a small business?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“inventory management software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best 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 inventory management software compete with NetSuite?
Share of searches by month for NetSuite, Zoho Inventory, Sortly, Cin7. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | NetSuite | Zoho Inventory | Sortly | Cin7 | inFlow Inventory | Unleashed | Fishbowl | Square for Retail | Ordoro | Katana | TradeGecko | DEAR Systems | Skubana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 74.8% | 12.3% | 4.5% | 3.8% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.96% | 0.32% | 0.48% | 0.18% | 0.27% | 0.15% | 0.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 72.1% | 14.5% | 5.3% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 0.78% | 0.91% | 0.37% | 0.47% | 0.19% | 0.2% | 0.14% | 0.09% |
| Dec 2025 | 72.6% | 14.6% | 5.3% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 0.76% | 0.76% | 0.37% | 0.57% | 0.16% | 0.17% | 0.12% | 0.08% |
| Jan 2026 | 70.4% | 14.2% | 6.3% | 4.2% | 1.7% | 0.76% | 0.9% | 0.46% | 0.46% | 0.19% | 0.19% | 0.14% | 0.09% |
| Feb 2026 | 71.7% | 14.4% | 5.3% | 3.6% | 1.8% | 0.78% | 0.92% | 0.37% | 0.47% | 0.2% | 0.19% | 0.14% | 0.09% |
| Mar 2026 | 71% | 14.3% | 5.2% | 4.4% | 1.8% | 0.94% | 0.91% | 0.37% | 0.46% | 0.2% | 0.19% | 0.17% | 0.09% |
| Apr 2026 | 71.1% | 14.3% | 5.2% | 4.3% | 2.1% | 0.76% | 0.89% | 0.31% | 0.37% | 0.19% | 0.14% | 0.14% | 0.08% |
| May 2026 | 72% | 14.5% | 5.3% | 3.7% | 1.9% | 0.77% | 0.76% | 0.31% | 0.31% | 0.16% | 0.12% | 0.09% | 0.08% |
| Jun 2026 | 72.1% | 14.5% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 2.1% | 0.77% | 0.74% | 0.31% | 0.25% | 0.16% | 0.09% | 0.09% | 0.08% |
| Jul 2026 | 72.3% | 14.5% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 1.9% | 0.77% | 0.74% | 0.31% | 0.2% | 0.16% | 0.09% | 0.09% | 0.06% |
| Aug 2026 | 74.8% | 12.3% | 4.5% | 3.9% | 2% | 0.79% | 0.76% | 0.33% | 0.2% | 0.16% | 0.08% | 0.1% | 0.07% |
| Sep 2026 | 75.5% | 12.4% | 4.6% | 3.9% | 1.3% | 0.79% | 0.63% | 0.33% | 0.21% | 0.17% | 0.1% | 0.08% | 0.07% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 75.5% | 368K | 0% | +0.6 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 12.4% | 60.5K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 4.6% | 22.2K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 3.9% | 19K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 1.3% | 6.3K | -35.9% | -0.7 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.79% | 3.9K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.63% | 3.1K | -17.6% | -0.1 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.33% | 1.6K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 0.21% | 1K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 10, held 10th | 0.17% | 830 | +2.5% | 0 points | |
| 11, moved from 12th to 11th | 0.1% | 480 | +23.1% | 0 pointsmoved from 12th to 11th | |
| 12, moved from 11th to 12th | 0.08% | 390 | -18.8% | 0 pointsmoved from 11th to 12th | |
| 13, held 13th | 0.07% | 320 | 0% | 0 points |
1.
NetSuite75.5%
Held 1st. 368K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.
12.4%
Held 2nd. 60.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
3.
Sortly4.6%
Held 3rd. 22.2K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
4.
Cin73.9%
Held 4th. 19K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
1.3%
Held 5th. 6.3K estimated branded searches, -35.9% vs prior month. Share -0.7 points.
0.79%
Held 6th. 3.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
7.
Fishbowl0.63%
Held 7th. 3.1K estimated branded searches, -17.6% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
0.33%
Held 8th. 1.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
9.
Ordoro0.21%
Held 9th. 1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
10.
Katana0.17%
Held 10th. 830 estimated branded searches, +2.5% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
11.TradeGecko
0.1%
Moved from 12th to 11th. 480 estimated branded searches, +23.1% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
12.
DEAR Systems0.08%
Moved from 11th to 12th. 390 estimated branded searches, -18.8% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
13.
Skubana0.07%
Held 13th. 320 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between NetSuite and its closest rivals
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- Acumatica vs NetSuite
- NetSuite vs Sortly
- Cin7 vs NetSuite
- NetSuite vs Rootstock
- NetSuite vs ShipHero
- Linnworks vs NetSuite
- inFlow Inventory vs NetSuite
- IQMS vs NetSuite
- Brightpearl vs NetSuite
- NetSuite vs Unleashed
- Fishbowl vs NetSuite
- NetSuite vs Plex Systems
- NetSuite vs Square for Retail
- NetSuite vs Ordoro
- Katana vs NetSuite
- NetSuite vs TradeGecko
- DEAR Systems vs NetSuite
- NetSuite vs Skubana
- NetSuite vs Orderhive
How has branded search demand for NetSuite changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for NetSuite worldwide fell from 450K to 368K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, NetSuite’s share of searches among inventory management software worldwide increased from 74.8% to 75.5%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, NetSuite’s share of searches among inventory management software worldwide peaked at 75.5% in September 2026 and was lowest at 70.4% in January 2026.
How did search popularity change for inventory management software worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, NetSuite gained share of searches among inventory management software worldwide, from 74.8% to 75.5%.

In September 2026, inFlow Inventory lost share of searches among inventory management software worldwide, from 2% to 1.3%.
In September 2026, TradeGecko rose from 12th to 11th among inventory management software worldwide.

In September 2026, DEAR Systems fell from 11th to 12th among inventory management software worldwide.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Ordoro worldwide fell 65.5% over 12 measured months, from 2.9K to 1K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Fishbowl worldwide fell 46.4% over 12 measured months, from 5.8K to 3.1K in September 2026.
How are NetSuite’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using NetSuite’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.
- netsuite
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Where does NetSuite compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing ERP | 2nd of 10 | 20.6% | Show ranking |
| Business ERP platforms | 2nd of 6 | 21% | Show ranking |
| ERP software | 1st of 5 | 71.7% | Show ranking |
| Inventory management software | 1st of 13 | 75.5% | Shown above |
| Order management platforms | 1st of 7 | 78.5% | Show ranking |

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