Channelscaler vs PartnerStack:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, PartnerStack had more branded searches than Channelscaler among partner relationship management platforms worldwide. PartnerStack had about 18,100 branded searches, while Channelscaler had 1,420. PartnerStack made up 42.9% of all partner relationship management platform searches we track, and Channelscaler accounted for 3.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about partner relationship management platforms, PartnerStack appeared in all five answers and Channelscaler in three. PartnerStack was mentioned before Channelscaler in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
PartnerStack, about 13 searches for every 1 for Channelscaler
Who does AI mention more?
PartnerStack, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
PartnerStack, named ahead of Channelscaler in every answer
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Top partner relationship management platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, PartnerStack appeared in all five answers. Channelscaler was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. PartnerStack was listed before Channelscaler in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Impartner1st
PartnerStack2nd
Salesforce PRM3rd
Channelscaler4th
Channeltivity5th
Crossbeam6th
Kiflo7th
Unifyr8th
Zift–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
PartnerStack5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Impartner5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Salesforce PRM5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Channelscaler3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Channeltivity3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Crossbeam3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Unifyr2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Kiflo1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Zift0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about partner relationship management platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which partner relationship management platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best partner relationship management platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best partner relationship management platform for partner programmes?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“partner relationship management platform”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“partner portal 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.
Is Channelscaler or PartnerStack more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Channelscaler and PartnerStack by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine partner relationship management platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for PartnerStack, Channelscaler. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | PartnerStack | Zift | Impartner | Channelscaler | Kiflo | Unifyr | Salesforce PRM | Channeltivity | Crossbeam |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 40.9% | 40.9% | 6.3% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.07% |
| Nov 2025 | 41.8% | 41.8% | 5.2% | 4% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 0.92% | 0.05% |
| Dec 2025 | 34.7% | 51.9% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 0.63% | 0.02% |
| Jan 2026 | 42.4% | 42.4% | 4.4% | 3.6% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 0.76% | 0.02% |
| Feb 2026 | 41.4% | 41.4% | 5.3% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.92% | 0.09% |
| Mar 2026 | 54% | 29.5% | 5.8% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 0.98% | 0.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 50.2% | 33.4% | 5.4% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.11% |
| May 2026 | 47.2% | 38.5% | 4.9% | 3.1% | 2% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.85% | 0.11% |
| Jun 2026 | 47.2% | 38.5% | 4.8% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 2% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.06% |
| Jul 2026 | 45.8% | 37.4% | 5.7% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 0.84% | 0.08% |
| Aug 2026 | 42.8% | 42.8% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 0.95% | 0.17% |
| Sep 2026 | 42.9% | 42.9% | 4.6% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.78% | 0.09% |
How has the Channelscaler and PartnerStack comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- PartnerStack was ahead of Channelscaler in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Channelscaler’s share of searches among partner relationship management platforms worldwide moved from 4.2% to 3.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.8K to 1.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, PartnerStack’s share of searches among partner relationship management platforms worldwide moved from 40.9% to 42.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 18.1K.
How did search popularity change for partner relationship management platforms worldwide in September 2026?
1 change

Estimated monthly branded searches for Channelscaler worldwide fell 22.8% over 12 measured months, from 1.8K to 1.4K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
6 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Channelscaler’s and PartnerStack’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.
Channelscaler
5 branded search terms
- allbound
- allbound com
- allbound prm
- channel mechanics
- channelscaler
PartnerStack
1 branded search term
- partnerstack
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