Connecteam vs LumApps:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Connecteam had more branded searches than LumApps among employee communication platforms worldwide. Connecteam had about 114,000 branded searches, while LumApps had 10. Connecteam made up 54.5% of all employee communication platform searches we track, and LumApps accounted for <0.01%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about employee communication platforms, Connecteam appeared in all five answers and LumApps in one. Connecteam was mentioned before LumApps in four out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
Connecteam, about 11366 searches for every 1 for LumApps
Who does AI mention more?
Connecteam, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Connecteam, named ahead of LumApps in 4 of 5 answers
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Top employee communication platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Connecteam appeared in all five answers. LumApps was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Connecteam was listed before LumApps in four out of five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Connecteam5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Workvivo5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Staffbase5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Simpplr2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
LumApps1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Firstup0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about employee communication platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which employee communication platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best employee communication platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best employee communication platform for frontline staff updates?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“employee communication platform”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“internal communication 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 20, 2026.
Is Connecteam or LumApps more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Connecteam and LumApps by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six employee communication platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Connecteam, LumApps. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Connecteam | Workvivo | Firstup | Staffbase | Simpplr | LumApps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 49.1% | 39.4% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 2.9% | <0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 53.5% | 35% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 2.1% | <0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 53.3% | 35.1% | 5.7% | 3.8% | 2.1% | <0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 56.4% | 30.1% | 7.4% | 4% | 2.2% | <0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 53.3% | 34.9% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 2.5% | <0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 49.5% | 38.8% | 5.2% | 4.2% | 2.3% | <0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 53.9% | 35.1% | 4.7% | 3.8% | 2.6% | <0.01% |
| May 2026 | 53.4% | 34.8% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 2.5% | <0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 54.5% | 35.5% | 4.7% | 3.2% | 2.1% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 54.7% | 35.6% | 4.8% | 3.2% | 1.7% | <0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 54.8% | 35.5% | 4.8% | 3.2% | 1.7% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 54.5% | 35.5% | 4.7% | 3.2% | 2.1% | <0.01% |
How has the Connecteam and LumApps comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Connecteam was ahead of LumApps in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Connecteam’s share of searches among employee communication platforms worldwide moved from 49.1% to 54.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 113K to 114K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, LumApps’ share of searches among employee communication platforms worldwide held steady at <0.01%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 20 to 10.
How did search popularity change for employee communication platforms worldwide in September 2026?
1 change
Estimated monthly branded searches for LumApps worldwide fell 50% over 12 measured months, from 20 to 10 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
5 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Connecteam’s and LumApps’ names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Connecteam
4 branded search terms
- connecteam
- connecteam app
- connecteam employee scheduling
- connecteam software
LumApps
1 branded search term
- intranet lumapps
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