Workable vs Zoho Recruit:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Workable had more branded searches than Zoho Recruit among recruitment software brands worldwide. Workable had about 60,500 branded searches, while Zoho Recruit had 33,100. Workable made up 40.1% of all recruitment software brand searches we track, and Zoho Recruit accounted for 21.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about recruitment software brands, Workable appeared in all five answers and Zoho Recruit in two. Workable was mentioned before Zoho Recruit in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Workable, about 83% more searches than Zoho Recruit
Who does AI mention more?
Workable, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Workable, named ahead of Zoho Recruit in every answer
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Top recruitment software brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Workable appeared in all five answers. Zoho Recruit was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Workable was listed before Zoho Recruit in every answer.
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.
Workable5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Greenhouse5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Ashby3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Lever3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Zoho Recruit2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Bullhorn2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Jobvite0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Vincere0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
JobAdder0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Recruitee0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about recruitment software brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which recruitment software brand should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best recruitment software brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best recruitment software brand for running hiring workflows?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“applicant tracking system”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“ats software”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Workable or Zoho Recruit more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Workable and Zoho Recruit by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 11 recruitment software brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Workable, Zoho Recruit. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Workable | Zoho Recruit | Jobvite | Vincere | JobAdder | Greenhouse | Ashby | Lever | Recruitee | CATS | Bullhorn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 36% | 24.1% | 16.1% | 8.8% | 8.8% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.12% | 0.15% | 0.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 35% | 23.4% | 15.7% | 8.6% | 10.5% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.12% | 0.15% | 0.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 38.1% | 25.5% | 13.9% | 7.6% | 7.6% | 4.2% | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.11% | 0.13% | 0.07% |
| Jan 2026 | 38% | 20.8% | 13.9% | 9.3% | 9.3% | 5.1% | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.13% | 0.13% | 0.11% |
| Feb 2026 | 37.6% | 20.6% | 13.8% | 9.2% | 9.2% | 6.2% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.16% | 0.13% | 0.11% |
| Mar 2026 | 37.6% | 20.6% | 13.8% | 9.2% | 9.2% | 6.2% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.16% | 0.13% | 0.13% |
| Apr 2026 | 38.4% | 21% | 14.1% | 9.4% | 7.7% | 6.3% | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.11% | 0.11% | 0.11% |
| May 2026 | 37.9% | 20.7% | 13.9% | 9.3% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.11% | 0.09% | 0.09% |
| Jun 2026 | 39.6% | 21.7% | 14.5% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 5.3% | 1.6% | 1% | 0.21% | 0.09% | 0.09% |
| Jul 2026 | 35.1% | 23.5% | 15.7% | 8.6% | 8.6% | 5.7% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.15% | 0.12% | 0.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 39.5% | 21.6% | 14.5% | 9.7% | 7.9% | 4.3% | 1.2% | 0.85% | 0.14% | 0.14% | 0.07% |
| Sep 2026 | 40.1% | 21.9% | 14.7% | 9.8% | 8% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 0.86% | 0.14% | 0.11% | 0.09% |
How has the Workable and Zoho Recruit comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Workable was ahead of Zoho Recruit in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Workable’s share of searches among recruitment software brands worldwide moved from 36% to 40.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 60.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Zoho Recruit’s share of searches among recruitment software brands worldwide moved from 24.1% to 21.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 40.5K to 33.1K.
How did search popularity change for recruitment software brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes

In September 2026, Workable gained share of searches among recruitment software brands worldwide, from 39.5% to 40.1%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Zoho Recruit worldwide fell 18.3% over 12 measured months, from 40.5K to 33.1K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Workable’s and Zoho Recruit’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.
Workable
1 branded search term
- workable
Zoho Recruit
1 branded search term
- zoho recruit
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