qTest vs Zephyr:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, qTest had more branded searches than Zephyr among test management tools worldwide. qTest had about 12,700 branded searches, while Zephyr had 3,750. qTest made up 18.7% of all test management tool searches we track, and Zephyr accounted for 5.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about test management tools, Zephyr appeared in four of the five answers and qTest in three. Zephyr was mentioned before qTest in four out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
qTest, about 3 searches for every 1 for Zephyr
Who does AI mention more?
Zephyr, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, qTest in 3
Who does AI recommend more?
Zephyr, named ahead of qTest in 4 of 5 answers
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Top test management tools in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Zephyr was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. qTest was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Zephyr was listed before qTest 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.
TestRail5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Xray5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Qase4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Zephyr4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- qTest3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Testmo3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
PractiTest3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Testiny2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which test management tool should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best test management tools?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best test management tool for qa team?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“test management tool”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“test case management software”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is qTest or Zephyr more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for qTest and Zephyr by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight test management tools we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for qTest, Zephyr. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | TestRail | qTest | Qase | Xray | Zephyr | Testmo | Testiny | PractiTest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 39.3% | 18.4% | 11.7% | 13.6% | 6.1% | 5.2% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Nov 2025 | 41.2% | 19.2% | 12.3% | 11.6% | 5.3% | 4.5% | 3% | 3% |
| Dec 2025 | 41% | 19.2% | 12.2% | 11.9% | 6.1% | 4.4% | 2.4% | 2.9% |
| Jan 2026 | 41.6% | 16% | 12.4% | 14.4% | 5.2% | 5.6% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 40% | 18.8% | 11.9% | 13.8% | 5.5% | 5.3% | 2.3% | 2.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 39.4% | 18.5% | 11.7% | 13.6% | 6.3% | 5.3% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 36.8% | 21.1% | 13.3% | 13.1% | 5.6% | 4.9% | 2.6% | 2.6% |
| May 2026 | 38.5% | 18.2% | 14% | 12.8% | 5.9% | 5.2% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 34.1% | 19.7% | 15.1% | 14.3% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 35.8% | 20.5% | 13% | 12.6% | 5.9% | 5.8% | 3.8% | 2.6% |
| Aug 2026 | 36.5% | 20.8% | 13.2% | 12.4% | 5.4% | 5.9% | 3.1% | 2.6% |
| Sep 2026 | 40.1% | 18.7% | 14.6% | 11.6% | 5.5% | 4.3% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
How has the qTest and Zephyr comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- qTest was ahead of Zephyr in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, qTest’s share of searches among test management tools worldwide moved from 18.4% to 18.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 15.6K to 12.7K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Zephyr’s share of searches among test management tools worldwide moved from 6.1% to 5.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 5.2K to 3.8K.
How did search popularity change for test management tools worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, qTest lost share of searches among test management tools worldwide, from 20.8% to 18.7%.
In September 2026, Zephyr rose from 6th to 5th among test management tools worldwide.
How are branded searches counted?
9 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using qTest’s and Zephyr’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.
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