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Planon vs ServiceChannel:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, ServiceChannel had more branded searches than Planon among facility management software worldwide. ServiceChannel had about 22,200 branded searches, while Planon had 14,800. ServiceChannel made up 18% of all facility management software searches we track, and Planon accounted for 12%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about facility management software, Planon and ServiceChannel each appeared in three of the five answers. Planon was mentioned before ServiceChannel in three out of four answers that named either.

Among facility management software worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

ServiceChannel, about 50% more searches than Planon

ServiceChannel 22.2K searchesPlanon 14.8K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Both were mentioned in 3 of 5 answers.

Planon in 3 of 5ServiceChannel in 3 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Planon, named ahead of ServiceChannel in 3 of 4 answers

Planon first in 3ServiceChannel first in 1

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Top facility management software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Planon was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. ServiceChannel was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Planon was listed before ServiceChannel in three out of four answers that named either.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. MaintainX1st
  2. FMX2nd
  3. Limble3rd
  4. IBM Maximo4th
  5. Planon5th
  6. UpKeep6th
  7. ServiceChannel7th
  8. Hippo8th
  9. Corrigo–

Mentioned by AI

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

  • MaintainX4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • FMX4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • ServiceChannel3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • IBM Maximo3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Planon3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Limble3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • UpKeep2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Hippo1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Corrigo0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

See every answer about facility management software

5 answers

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 Planon or ServiceChannel more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Planon and ServiceChannel by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine facility management software we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

Planon and ServiceChannel among facility management software worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for ServiceChannel, Planon. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthMaintainXServiceChannelCorrigoIBM MaximoPlanonHippoFMXLimbleUpKeep
Oct 202534.1%18.7%15.2%18.7%12.4%0.64%0.18%0.04%0.03%
Nov 202536.7%16.4%16.4%16.4%13.4%0.56%0.15%0.04%0.03%
Dec 202533.9%22.7%15.1%15.1%12.4%0.53%0.17%0.05%0.02%
Jan 202635.4%19.4%15.8%15.8%12.9%0.48%0.15%0.04%0.03%
Feb 202636.2%19.9%16.2%16.2%10.8%0.47%0.19%0.04%0.02%
Mar 202640.1%18%14.7%14.7%12%0.37%0.17%0.06%0.03%
Apr 202641.1%18.4%15%15%10%0.24%0.17%0.06%0.02%
May 202646%16.9%13.8%13.8%9.2%0.27%0.11%0.04%0.02%
Jun 202646%16.9%13.8%13.8%9.2%0.18%0.16%0.05%0.02%
Jul 202641.1%18.4%15%15%10%0.21%0.14%0.04%<0.01%
Aug 202642.3%19%15.5%12.6%10.3%0.15%0.15%0.03%<0.01%
Sep 202640.2%18%14.7%14.7%12%0.21%0.14%0.04%0.02%

How has the Planon and ServiceChannel comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings

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

2 changes

  1. In September 2026, Planon gained share of searches among facility management software worldwide, from 10.3% to 12%.

  2. In September 2026, ServiceChannel lost share of searches among facility management software worldwide, from 19% to 18%.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Planon’s and ServiceChannel’s 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.

Planon

1 branded search term

  • planon

ServiceChannel

1 branded search term

  • servicechannel

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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