How popular isTMS Collections?
In September 2026, people searched for TMS Collections by name about 2,510 times worldwide, a 24.9% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 1.5% of all global museum software searches, placing TMS Collections fourth out of nine brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about museum software, TMS Collections appeared in two of the five answers and was the fifth most recommended of the nine.
TMS Collections is the fourth most searched of 9 competitors and the fifth most recommended in AI answers.
AdlibShare of searches 82.1%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
TessituraShare of searches 11%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 8th
CatalogItShare of searches 1.8%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
TMS CollectionsShare of searches 1.5%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
AxiellShare of searches 1.5%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
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Top museum software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, TMS Collections was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. TMS Collections is the fifth most recommended of the nine.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
CatalogIt1st
PastPerfect2nd
Axiell3rd
CollectionSpace4th
TMS Collections5th- CollectiveAccess6th
- Argus7th
Tessitura8th
Adlib–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
CatalogIt5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Axiell4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
PastPerfect4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
CollectionSpace3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
TMS Collections2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- CollectiveAccess2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Tessitura1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Argus1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Adlib0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about museum software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which museum software should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best museum software options?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best museum software for collections management?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“museum software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“collections management 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 museum software compete with TMS Collections?
Share of searches by month for Adlib, Tessitura, TMS Collections. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Adlib | Tessitura | CatalogIt | TMS Collections | Axiell | CollectiveAccess | CollectionSpace | PastPerfect | Argus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 82% | 11% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.97% | 0.61% | 0.79% | 0.24% |
| Nov 2025 | 82% | 11% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.89% | 0.53% | 0.61% | 0.29% |
| Dec 2025 | 86.9% | 7.8% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1% | 0.63% | 0.46% | 0.46% | 0.17% |
| Jan 2026 | 80% | 13.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% | 1.4% | 0.85% | 0.59% | 0.59% | 0.23% |
| Feb 2026 | 81.6% | 10.9% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.89% | 0.53% | 0.79% | 0.19% |
| Mar 2026 | 81.1% | 10.9% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% | 1% | 0.53% | 0.78% | 0.23% |
| Apr 2026 | 79.3% | 13% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 1.7% | 1% | 0.59% | 0.59% | 0.23% |
| May 2026 | 81.6% | 10.9% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1% | 0.44% | 0.6% | 0.24% |
| Jun 2026 | 80.3% | 10.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.53% | 0.73% | 0.35% |
| Jul 2026 | 81% | 10.9% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.53% | 0.74% | 0.35% |
| Aug 2026 | 80.7% | 10.9% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.53% | 0.73% | 0.29% |
| Sep 2026 | 82.1% | 11% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.89% | 0.53% | 0.53% | 0.24% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 82.1% | 135K | +22.7% | +1.3 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 11% | 18.1K | +22.3% | +0.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 1.8% | 2.9K | 0% | -0.4 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 1.5% | 2.5K | +1.6% | -0.3 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 1.5% | 2.4K | 0% | -0.3 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.89% | 1.5K | -8.1% | -0.3 points | |
| 7, moved from 8th to 7th | 0.53% | 880 | +22.2% | 0 pointsmoved from 8th to 7th | |
| 8, moved from 7th to 8th | 0.53% | 880 | -12% | -0.2 pointsmoved from 7th to 8th | |
| 9, held 9th | 0.24% | 390 | 0% | 0 points |
1.
Adlib82.1%
Held 1st. 135K estimated branded searches, +22.7% vs prior month. Share +1.3 points.
11%
Held 2nd. 18.1K estimated branded searches, +22.3% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
1.8%
Held 3rd. 2.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
1.5%
Held 4th. 2.5K estimated branded searches, +1.6% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
5.
Axiell1.5%
Held 5th. 2.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
0.89%
Held 6th. 1.5K estimated branded searches, -8.1% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
0.53%
Moved from 8th to 7th. 880 estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.53%
Moved from 7th to 8th. 880 estimated branded searches, -12% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
9.Argus
0.24%
Held 9th. 390 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between TMS Collections and its closest rivals
Every comparison with TMS Collections
8 comparisons
How has branded search demand for TMS Collections changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for TMS Collections worldwide rose from 2K to 2.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, TMS Collections rose from 5th to 4th among museum software worldwide.
How did search popularity change for museum software worldwide in September 2026?
5 changes

In September 2026, Adlib gained share of searches among museum software worldwide, from 80.7% to 82.1%.

CatalogIt’s share of searches among museum software worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 2.6% to 1.8% in September 2026.

In September 2026, CollectionSpace rose from 8th to 7th among museum software worldwide.

In September 2026, PastPerfect fell from 7th to 8th among museum software worldwide.

Estimated monthly branded searches for TMS Collections worldwide rose 24.9% over 12 measured months, from 2K to 2.5K in September 2026.
How are TMS Collections’ branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using TMS Collections’ name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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