How popular isProjectionLab?
In September 2026, people searched for ProjectionLab by name about 5,400 times worldwide, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 2.2% of all global financial planning platform searches, placing ProjectionLab seventh out of nine platforms. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about financial planning platforms, ProjectionLab appeared in three of the five answers and was the third most recommended of the nine.
ProjectionLab is the seventh most searched of 9 competitors and the third most recommended in AI answers.
Monarch MoneyShare of searches 45.1%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
AnaplanShare of searches 30.7%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
BoldinShare of searches 11.1%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
DatarailsShare of searches 4.1%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
ProjectionLabShare of searches 2.2%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
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Top financial planning platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, ProjectionLab was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. ProjectionLab is the third most recommended of the nine.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Monarch Money1st
Boldin2nd
ProjectionLab3rd
Anaplan4th
Empower5th
Datarails6th
Planful7th
Abacum–
Pigment–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Empower4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Monarch Money3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
ProjectionLab3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Boldin2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Anaplan1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Datarails1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Planful1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Abacum0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Pigment0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about financial planning platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which financial planning platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best financial planning platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best financial planning platform for budgeting and forecasting?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“budget planning software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“finance planning tools”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Which financial planning platforms compete with ProjectionLab?
Share of searches by month for Monarch Money, Anaplan, Boldin, Datarails, Planful, Empower, ProjectionLab. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Monarch Money | Anaplan | Boldin | Datarails | Planful | Empower | ProjectionLab | Abacum | Pigment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 43.8% | 29.8% | 7.2% | 5.9% | 4.1% | 4.8% | 2.1% | 1.9% | 0.25% |
| Nov 2025 | 42.8% | 29.1% | 8.6% | 7.1% | 4% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.27% |
| Dec 2025 | 48.6% | 27.1% | 8% | 5.4% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 0.22% |
| Jan 2026 | 48.9% | 27.2% | 8% | 5.4% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 0.22% |
| Feb 2026 | 39.8% | 33.1% | 9.8% | 6.6% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 0.28% |
| Mar 2026 | 38.8% | 32.3% | 11.6% | 6.4% | 3.7% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.1% | 0.33% |
| Apr 2026 | 39.1% | 32.5% | 11.7% | 5.3% | 3% | 2.3% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 0.32% |
| May 2026 | 41% | 27.9% | 15% | 4.5% | 2.6% | 2.4% | 4.5% | 1.9% | 0.27% |
| Jun 2026 | 40.1% | 33.2% | 12% | 4.4% | 2.6% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 0.27% |
| Jul 2026 | 52.2% | 23.8% | 10.5% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 0.23% |
| Aug 2026 | 50.8% | 23.2% | 12.5% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 0.23% |
| Sep 2026 | 45.1% | 30.7% | 11.1% | 4.1% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2% | 0.25% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 45.1% | 110K | -18.5% | -5.8 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 30.7% | 75K | +21.9% | +7.6 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 11.1% | 27.1K | -18.1% | -1.4 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 4.1% | 10K | +0.2% | +0.3 points | |
| 5, moved from 7th to 5th | 2.4% | 5.8K | -0.17% | +0.2 pointsmoved from 7th to 5th | |
| 6, held 6th | 2.2% | 5.4K | -18.2% | -0.3 points | |
| 7, moved from 5th to 7th | 2.2% | 5.4K | -33.3% | -0.8 pointsmoved from 5th to 7th | |
| 8, held 8th | 2% | 4.8K | -0.41% | +0.2 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 0.25% | 610 | +1.7% | 0 points |
45.1%
Held 1st. 110K estimated branded searches, -18.5% vs prior month. Share -5.8 points.
2.
Anaplan30.7%
Held 2nd. 75K estimated branded searches, +21.9% vs prior month. Share +7.6 points.
3.
Boldin11.1%
Held 3rd. 27.1K estimated branded searches, -18.1% vs prior month. Share -1.4 points.
4.1%
Held 4th. 10K estimated branded searches, +0.2% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
5.
Planful2.4%
Moved from 7th to 5th. 5.8K estimated branded searches, -0.17% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
6.
Empower2.2%
Held 6th. 5.4K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
2.2%
Moved from 5th to 7th. 5.4K estimated branded searches, -33.3% vs prior month. Share -0.8 points.
8.
Abacum2%
Held 8th. 4.8K estimated branded searches, -0.41% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
9.
Pigment0.25%
Held 9th. 610 estimated branded searches, +1.7% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between ProjectionLab and its closest rivals
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How has branded search demand for ProjectionLab changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for ProjectionLab worldwide held steady at 5.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, ProjectionLab’s share of searches among financial planning platforms worldwide peaked at 4.5% in May 2026 and was lowest at 2.1% in November 2025.
How did search popularity change for financial planning platforms worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Anaplan gained share of searches among financial planning platforms worldwide, from 23.2% to 30.7%.

In September 2026, Monarch Money lost share of searches among financial planning platforms worldwide, from 50.8% to 45.1%.

In September 2026, Boldin lost share of searches among financial planning platforms worldwide, from 12.5% to 11.1%.

In September 2026, ProjectionLab lost share of searches among financial planning platforms worldwide, from 3.1% to 2.2%.

In September 2026, Planful rose from 7th to 5th among financial planning platforms worldwide.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Empower worldwide fell 55.4% over 12 measured months, from 12.1K to 5.4K in September 2026.
How are ProjectionLab’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using ProjectionLab’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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