How popular isOpenTrack?
In September 2026, people searched for OpenTrack by name about 40,500 times worldwide, a 22.4% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 4.4% of all global railway software searches, placing OpenTrack fifth out of seven brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about railway software, OpenTrack appeared in two of the five answers and was the fifth most recommended of the seven.
OpenTrack is the fifth most searched of 7 competitors and the fifth most recommended in AI answers.
AlstomShare of searches 32.8%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
ThalesShare of searches 32.8%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
TrimbleShare of searches 18%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
WabtecShare of searches 5.4%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd- OpenTrackShare of searches 4.4%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
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Top railway software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, OpenTrack was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. OpenTrack is the fifth most recommended of the seven.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Siemens Mobility1st- Wabtec2nd
Hitachi Rail3rd- Trimble4th
- OpenTrack5th
- Alstom–
- Thales–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Wabtec2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- OpenTrack2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Siemens Mobility2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Trimble1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Hitachi Rail1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Alstom0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Thales0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about railway software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which railway software should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best railway software tools?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best railway software for a rail operator?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“railway software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“rail maintenance software”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Which railway software compete with OpenTrack?
Share of searches by month for Alstom, Thales, Trimble, Wabtec, OpenTrack, Siemens Mobility, Hitachi Rail. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Alstom | Thales | Trimble | Wabtec | OpenTrack | Siemens Mobility | Hitachi Rail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 29.9% | 36.6% | 20% | 4.9% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Nov 2025 | 31.3% | 38.2% | 17.1% | 4.2% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 30.3% | 37.1% | 16.6% | 5% | 5% | 3.3% | 2.7% |
| Jan 2026 | 30.8% | 37.6% | 16.9% | 5.1% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Feb 2026 | 26.8% | 40.1% | 18% | 5.4% | 4.4% | 3% | 2.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 29.7% | 36.3% | 19.8% | 4.9% | 4% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Apr 2026 | 37.6% | 30.8% | 16.9% | 5.1% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| May 2026 | 28.5% | 34.9% | 19.1% | 4.7% | 7% | 3.1% | 2.6% |
| Jun 2026 | 28.4% | 34.8% | 19.1% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 30.1% | 36.8% | 16.5% | 5% | 5% | 3.3% | 3.3% |
| Aug 2026 | 32.7% | 32.7% | 17.9% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 3% | 3% |
| Sep 2026 | 32.8% | 32.8% | 18% | 5.4% | 4.4% | 3.6% | 3% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 32.8% | 301K | +22.4% | +0.1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 32.8% | 301K | +22.4% | +0.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 18% | 165K | +22.2% | 0 points | |
| 4, moved from 5th to 4th | 5.4% | 49.5K | +22.2% | 0 pointsmoved from 5th to 4th | |
| 5, moved from 4th to 5th | 4.4% | 40.5K | 0% | -1 pointsmoved from 4th to 5th | |
| 6, moved from 7th to 6th | 3.6% | 33.1K | +49.1% | +0.7 pointsmoved from 7th to 6th | |
| 7, moved from 6th to 7th | 3% | 27.1K | +22.1% | 0 pointsmoved from 6th to 7th |
1.
Alstom32.8%
Held 1st. 301K estimated branded searches, +22.4% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
2.
Thales32.8%
Held 2nd. 301K estimated branded searches, +22.4% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
3.
Trimble18%
Held 3rd. 165K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
4.
Wabtec5.4%
Moved from 5th to 4th. 49.5K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
4.4%
Moved from 4th to 5th. 40.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1 points.
3.6%
Moved from 7th to 6th. 33.1K estimated branded searches, +49.1% vs prior month. Share +0.7 points.
3%
Moved from 6th to 7th. 27.1K estimated branded searches, +22.1% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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6 comparisons
How has branded search demand for OpenTrack changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for OpenTrack worldwide rose from 33.1K to 40.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, OpenTrack’s share of searches among railway software worldwide increased from 3.3% to 4.4%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, OpenTrack’s share of searches among railway software worldwide peaked at 7% in May 2026 and was lowest at 3.3% in October 2025.
How did search popularity change for railway software worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Siemens Mobility overtook Hitachi Rail to rank 6th among railway software worldwide, with 3.6% of the searches.
In September 2026, OpenTrack lost share of searches among railway software worldwide, from 5.4% to 4.4%.
Alstom’s share of searches among railway software worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 28.4% to 32.8% in September 2026.
In September 2026, Wabtec rose from 5th to 4th among railway software worldwide.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Thales worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 368K to 301K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Trimble worldwide fell 17.9% over 12 measured months, from 201K to 165K in September 2026.
How are OpenTrack’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using OpenTrack’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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