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 20.6% of all global manufacturing ERP searches, placing NetSuite second out of ten brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about manufacturing ERP, NetSuite appeared in three of the five answers and was the fifth most recommended of the ten.
NetSuite is the second most searched of 10 competitors and the fifth most recommended in AI answers.
OdooShare of searches 55.9%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 7th
NetSuiteShare of searches 20.6%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
InforShare of searches 7.5%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
SAP S/4HANAShare of searches 6.3%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business CentralShare of searches 5.2%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
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Top manufacturing ERP in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, NetSuite was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. NetSuite is the fifth most recommended of the ten.
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.
Odoo5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Epicor5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Infor4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
SAP S/4HANA4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Acumatica4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
NetSuite3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Rootstock0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
IQMS0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Plex Systems0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about manufacturing ERP
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which manufacturing ERP should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best manufacturing ERPs?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best manufacturing ERP for a factory?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“manufacturing erp”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“erp for manufacturers”
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 manufacturing ERP compete with NetSuite?
Share of searches by month for Odoo, NetSuite, Infor, SAP S/4HANA, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Odoo | NetSuite | Infor | SAP S/4HANA | Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central | Epicor | Acumatica | Rootstock | IQMS | Plex Systems |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 57.3% | 21.1% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 5.4% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.31% | 0.12% |
| Nov 2025 | 61.4% | 18.5% | 5.5% | 5.7% | 4.7% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.74% | 0.33% | 0.13% |
| Dec 2025 | 62.8% | 18.9% | 5.7% | 4.7% | 3.9% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.62% | 0.34% | 0.13% |
| Jan 2026 | 60.4% | 18.2% | 6.7% | 5.6% | 5% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.73% | 0.27% | 0.13% |
| Feb 2026 | 61.1% | 18.4% | 5.5% | 5.9% | 5% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.61% | 0.27% | 0.12% |
| Mar 2026 | 60% | 18.1% | 6.6% | 5.8% | 5.2% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.22% | 0.15% |
| Apr 2026 | 60.7% | 18.3% | 6.7% | 5.6% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.27% | 0.16% |
| May 2026 | 56.7% | 20.9% | 6.2% | 6.4% | 4.9% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.69% | 0.31% | 0.15% |
| Jun 2026 | 56.3% | 20.7% | 6.2% | 6.3% | 5.4% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.68% | 0.3% | 0.16% |
| Jul 2026 | 56.8% | 20.9% | 6.2% | 6.4% | 5.1% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.69% | 0.31% | 0.15% |
| Aug 2026 | 56.9% | 20.9% | 7.7% | 5.2% | 4.7% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.69% | 0.31% | 0.14% |
| Sep 2026 | 55.9% | 20.6% | 7.5% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.68% | 0.3% | 0.15% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 55.9% | 1M | 0% | -1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 20.6% | 368K | 0% | -0.4 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 7.5% | 135K | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 6.3% | 113K | +22.4% | +1.1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 5.2% | 93.4K | +13.3% | +0.5 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 1.8% | 33.1K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 1.5% | 27.1K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.68% | 12.1K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 0.3% | 5.4K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 10, held 10th | 0.15% | 2.7K | +6.4% | 0 points |
1.
Odoo55.9%
Held 1st. 1M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1 points.
2.
NetSuite20.6%
Held 2nd. 368K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
3.
Infor7.5%
Held 3rd. 135K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
6.3%
Held 4th. 113K estimated branded searches, +22.4% vs prior month. Share +1.1 points.
Held 5th. 93.4K estimated branded searches, +13.3% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
6.
Epicor1.8%
Held 6th. 33.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
1.5%
Held 7th. 27.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.68%
Held 8th. 12.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
9.
IQMS0.3%
Held 9th. 5.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
10.
Plex Systems0.15%
Held 10th. 2.7K estimated branded searches, +6.4% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between NetSuite and its closest rivals
Every comparison with NetSuite
29 comparisons
- NetSuite vs Odoo
- Infor vs NetSuite
- NetSuite vs SAP S/4HANA
- Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central vs NetSuite
- ERPNext vs NetSuite
- Microsoft Dynamics 365 vs NetSuite
- NetSuite vs Zoho Inventory
- NetSuite vs SAP Business One
- NetSuite vs Sage Intacct
- Epicor vs NetSuite
- 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 manufacturing ERP worldwide decreased from 21.1% to 20.6%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, NetSuite’s share of searches among manufacturing ERP worldwide peaked at 21.1% in October 2025 and was lowest at 18.1% in March 2026.
How did search popularity change for manufacturing ERP worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, SAP S/4HANA gained share of searches among manufacturing ERP worldwide, from 5.2% to 6.3%.

In September 2026, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central gained share of searches among manufacturing ERP worldwide, from 4.7% to 5.2%.

In September 2026, Odoo lost share of searches among manufacturing ERP worldwide, from 56.9% to 55.9%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Epicor worldwide fell 18.3% over 12 measured months, from 40.5K to 33.1K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Rootstock worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 14.8K to 12.1K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for NetSuite worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 450K to 368K 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% | Shown above |
| 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% | Show ranking |
| Order management platforms | 1st of 7 | 78.5% | Show ranking |

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