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How popular isQBench?

In September 2026, people searched for QBench by name about 880 times worldwide, a 12% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 0.99% of all global laboratory management software searches, placing QBench seventh out of seven brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about laboratory management software, QBench appeared in two of the five answers and was the fourth most recommended of the seven.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

QBench is the seventh most searched of 7 competitors and the fourth most recommended in AI answers.

  1. BenchlingShare of searches 68.3%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
  2. LabWareShare of searches 13.7%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
  3. LabguruShare of searches 5%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
  4. LabVantageShare of searches 5%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 7th
  5. QBenchShare of searches 0.99%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th

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Top laboratory management software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, QBench was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. QBench is the fourth most recommended of the seven.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Benchling1st
  2. LabWare2nd
  3. Labguru3rd
  4. QBench4th
  5. SciNote5th
  6. STARLIMS6th
  7. LabVantage7th

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Benchling5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • LabWare3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Labguru3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • SciNote3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • QBench2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • LabVantage1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • STARLIMS1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.

Which laboratory management software compete with QBench?

QBench against laboratory management software worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Benchling, LabWare, Labguru, LabVantage, STARLIMS, SciNote, QBench. The figures are in the table below the chart.

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MonthBenchlingLabWareLabguruLabVantageSTARLIMSSciNoteQBench
Oct 202570%11.4%5.1%5.1%5.1%2.3%0.95%
Nov 202566.8%13.4%6%6%4.9%2.1%0.97%
Dec 202565.6%13.1%5.8%5.8%5.8%2.5%1.3%
Jan 202667%11%6%6%6%2.7%1.4%
Feb 202668%11.1%6.1%4.9%6.1%2.7%1.1%
Mar 202670%11.4%5.1%5.1%5.1%2.3%0.95%
Apr 202670%11.4%5.1%5.1%5.1%2.3%0.95%
May 202668.2%13.6%5%5%5%2.1%1.1%
Jun 202667.5%13.5%6%4.9%4.9%2.1%0.98%
Jul 202668.3%13.7%5%5%5%2.1%0.99%
Aug 202666.4%13.3%4.8%5.9%5.9%2.5%1.2%
Sep 202668.3%13.7%5%5%5%2.1%0.99%

  1. 1.Benchling

    68.3%

    Held 1st. 60.5K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +1.9 points.

  2. 2.LabWare

    13.7%

    Held 2nd. 12.1K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.

  3. 3.Labguru

    5%

    Moved from 5th to 3rd. 4.4K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.

  4. 4.LabVantage

    5%

    Moved from 3rd to 4th. 4.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.9 points.

  5. 5.STARLIMS

    5%

    Moved from 4th to 5th. 4.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.9 points.

  6. 6.SciNote

    2.1%

    Held 6th. 1.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.

  7. 7.QBench

    0.99%

    Held 7th. 880 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.

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Every comparison with QBench

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How has branded search demand for QBench changed worldwide over the last 12 months?

2 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for QBench worldwide fell from 1K to 880.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, QBench’s share of searches among laboratory management software worldwide held steady, from 0.95% to 0.99%.

How did search popularity change for laboratory management software worldwide in September 2026?

6 changes

  1. In September 2026, Benchling gained share of searches among laboratory management software worldwide, from 66.4% to 68.3%.

  2. In September 2026, LabVantage lost share of searches among laboratory management software worldwide, from 5.9% to 5%.

  3. In September 2026, STARLIMS lost share of searches among laboratory management software worldwide, from 5.9% to 5%.

  4. In September 2026, Labguru rose from 5th to 3rd among laboratory management software worldwide.

  5. Estimated monthly branded searches for SciNote worldwide fell 20.8% over 12 measured months, from 2.4K to 1.9K in September 2026.

  6. Estimated monthly branded searches for QBench worldwide fell 12% over 12 measured months, from 1K to 880 in September 2026.

How are QBench’s branded searches counted?

1 search term

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using QBench’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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