How popular isZoho Inventory?
In September 2026, people searched for Zoho Inventory by name about 60,500 times worldwide, an 18.2% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 12.4% of all global inventory management software searches, placing Zoho Inventory second out of 13 brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about inventory management software, Zoho Inventory appeared in all answers and was the most recommended of the 13.
Zoho Inventory is the second most searched of 13 competitors and the most recommended in AI answers.
NetSuiteShare of searches 75.5%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 8th
Zoho InventoryShare of searches 12.4%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
SortlyShare of searches 4.6%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Cin7Share of searches 3.9%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
inFlow InventoryShare of searches 1.3%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
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Top inventory management software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Zoho Inventory appeared in all five answers. Zoho Inventory is the most recommended of the 13.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Zoho Inventory1st
Sortly2nd
inFlow Inventory3rd
Cin74th
Katana5th
Square for Retail6th
Ordoro7th
NetSuite8th
Unleashed–
Fishbowl–- +3 more
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Zoho Inventory5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Sortly5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Cin74 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
inFlow Inventory4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Katana4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
NetSuite2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Square for Retail2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Ordoro1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Unleashed0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Fishbowl0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about inventory management software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which inventory management software should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best inventory management software options?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best inventory management software for a small business?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“inventory management software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best inventory 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 inventory management software compete with Zoho Inventory?
Share of searches by month for NetSuite, Zoho Inventory, Sortly, Cin7. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | NetSuite | Zoho Inventory | Sortly | Cin7 | inFlow Inventory | Unleashed | Fishbowl | Square for Retail | Ordoro | Katana | TradeGecko | DEAR Systems | Skubana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 74.8% | 12.3% | 4.5% | 3.8% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.96% | 0.32% | 0.48% | 0.18% | 0.27% | 0.15% | 0.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 72.1% | 14.5% | 5.3% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 0.78% | 0.91% | 0.37% | 0.47% | 0.19% | 0.2% | 0.14% | 0.09% |
| Dec 2025 | 72.6% | 14.6% | 5.3% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 0.76% | 0.76% | 0.37% | 0.57% | 0.16% | 0.17% | 0.12% | 0.08% |
| Jan 2026 | 70.4% | 14.2% | 6.3% | 4.2% | 1.7% | 0.76% | 0.9% | 0.46% | 0.46% | 0.19% | 0.19% | 0.14% | 0.09% |
| Feb 2026 | 71.7% | 14.4% | 5.3% | 3.6% | 1.8% | 0.78% | 0.92% | 0.37% | 0.47% | 0.2% | 0.19% | 0.14% | 0.09% |
| Mar 2026 | 71% | 14.3% | 5.2% | 4.4% | 1.8% | 0.94% | 0.91% | 0.37% | 0.46% | 0.2% | 0.19% | 0.17% | 0.09% |
| Apr 2026 | 71.1% | 14.3% | 5.2% | 4.3% | 2.1% | 0.76% | 0.89% | 0.31% | 0.37% | 0.19% | 0.14% | 0.14% | 0.08% |
| May 2026 | 72% | 14.5% | 5.3% | 3.7% | 1.9% | 0.77% | 0.76% | 0.31% | 0.31% | 0.16% | 0.12% | 0.09% | 0.08% |
| Jun 2026 | 72.1% | 14.5% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 2.1% | 0.77% | 0.74% | 0.31% | 0.25% | 0.16% | 0.09% | 0.09% | 0.08% |
| Jul 2026 | 72.3% | 14.5% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 1.9% | 0.77% | 0.74% | 0.31% | 0.2% | 0.16% | 0.09% | 0.09% | 0.06% |
| Aug 2026 | 74.8% | 12.3% | 4.5% | 3.9% | 2% | 0.79% | 0.76% | 0.33% | 0.2% | 0.16% | 0.08% | 0.1% | 0.07% |
| Sep 2026 | 75.5% | 12.4% | 4.6% | 3.9% | 1.3% | 0.79% | 0.63% | 0.33% | 0.21% | 0.17% | 0.1% | 0.08% | 0.07% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 75.5% | 368K | 0% | +0.6 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 12.4% | 60.5K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 4.6% | 22.2K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 3.9% | 19K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 1.3% | 6.3K | -35.9% | -0.7 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.79% | 3.9K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.63% | 3.1K | -17.6% | -0.1 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.33% | 1.6K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 0.21% | 1K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 10, held 10th | 0.17% | 830 | +2.5% | 0 points | |
| 11, moved from 12th to 11th | 0.1% | 480 | +23.1% | 0 pointsmoved from 12th to 11th | |
| 12, moved from 11th to 12th | 0.08% | 390 | -18.8% | 0 pointsmoved from 11th to 12th | |
| 13, held 13th | 0.07% | 320 | 0% | 0 points |
1.
NetSuite75.5%
Held 1st. 368K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.
12.4%
Held 2nd. 60.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
3.
Sortly4.6%
Held 3rd. 22.2K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
4.
Cin73.9%
Held 4th. 19K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
1.3%
Held 5th. 6.3K estimated branded searches, -35.9% vs prior month. Share -0.7 points.
0.79%
Held 6th. 3.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
7.
Fishbowl0.63%
Held 7th. 3.1K estimated branded searches, -17.6% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
0.33%
Held 8th. 1.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
9.
Ordoro0.21%
Held 9th. 1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
10.
Katana0.17%
Held 10th. 830 estimated branded searches, +2.5% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
11.TradeGecko
0.1%
Moved from 12th to 11th. 480 estimated branded searches, +23.1% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
12.
DEAR Systems0.08%
Moved from 11th to 12th. 390 estimated branded searches, -18.8% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
13.
Skubana0.07%
Held 13th. 320 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between Zoho Inventory and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Zoho Inventory
23 comparisons
- Blue Yonder vs Zoho Inventory
- NetSuite vs Zoho Inventory
- HighJump vs Zoho Inventory
- Manhattan Associates vs Zoho Inventory
- Sortly vs Zoho Inventory
- Cin7 vs Zoho Inventory
- ShipHero vs Zoho Inventory
- Extensiv vs Zoho Inventory
- Korber vs Zoho Inventory
- Linnworks vs Zoho Inventory
- inFlow Inventory vs Zoho Inventory
- Brightpearl vs Zoho Inventory
- Unleashed vs Zoho Inventory
- Fishbowl vs Zoho Inventory
- Square for Retail vs Zoho Inventory
- Ordoro vs Zoho Inventory
- Katana vs Zoho Inventory
- Descartes MacroPoint vs Zoho Inventory
- TradeGecko vs Zoho Inventory
- DEAR Systems vs Zoho Inventory
- Skubana vs Zoho Inventory
- Manhattan Active Warehouse Management vs Zoho Inventory
- Orderhive vs Zoho Inventory
How has branded search demand for Zoho Inventory changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Zoho Inventory worldwide fell from 74K to 60.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Zoho Inventory’s share of searches among inventory management software worldwide peaked at 14.6% in December 2025 and was lowest at 12.3% in October 2025.
How did search popularity change for inventory management software worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, NetSuite gained share of searches among inventory management software worldwide, from 74.8% to 75.5%.

In September 2026, inFlow Inventory lost share of searches among inventory management software worldwide, from 2% to 1.3%.
In September 2026, TradeGecko rose from 12th to 11th among inventory management software worldwide.

In September 2026, DEAR Systems fell from 11th to 12th among inventory management software worldwide.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Ordoro worldwide fell 65.5% over 12 measured months, from 2.9K to 1K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Fishbowl worldwide fell 46.4% over 12 measured months, from 5.8K to 3.1K in September 2026.
How are Zoho Inventory’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Zoho Inventory’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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Where does Zoho Inventory compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inventory management software | 2nd of 13 | 12.4% | Shown above |
| Order management platforms | 2nd of 7 | 12.9% | Show ranking |
| Warehouse management software | 2nd of 11 | 24.2% | Show ranking |

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