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6sense vs Lusha:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Lusha had more branded searches than 6sense among sales intelligence platforms worldwide. Lusha had about 201,000 branded searches, while 6sense had 110,000. Lusha made up 20.2% of all sales intelligence platform searches we track, and 6sense accounted for 11.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about sales intelligence platforms, 6sense appeared in four of the five answers and Lusha in one. 6sense was mentioned before Lusha in every answer that named either.

Among sales intelligence platforms worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Lusha, about 83% more searches than 6sense

Lusha 201K searches6sense 110K searches

Who does AI mention more?

6sense, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Lusha in 1

6sense in 4 of 5Lusha in 1 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

6sense, named ahead of Lusha in 4 of 4 answers

6sense first in 4Lusha never first

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Top sales intelligence platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, 6sense was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Lusha was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. 6sense was listed before Lusha in every answer that named either.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. ZoomInfo1st
  2. Apollo2nd
  3. LinkedIn Sales Navigator3rd
  4. Cognism4th
  5. 6sense5th
  6. Clay6th
  7. Lusha7th

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Apollo5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • ZoomInfo5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • LinkedIn Sales Navigator5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • 6sense4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Cognism4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Lusha1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Clay1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.

Is 6sense or Lusha more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for 6sense and Lusha by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven sales intelligence platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

6sense and Lusha among sales intelligence platforms worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Lusha, 6sense. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthApolloZoomInfoLushaLinkedIn Sales Navigator6senseCognismClay
Oct 202518.3%25.4%20.8%17%13.9%4.2%0.37%
Nov 202523.7%22.5%22.5%15%12.3%3.7%0.41%
Dec 202521.8%25.3%20.7%15.2%13.8%2.8%0.38%
Jan 202621.8%25.4%20.7%16.9%11.3%3.4%0.42%
Feb 202622.3%25.9%21.1%17.3%9.5%3.5%0.39%
Mar 202627.9%26.7%17.8%14.6%9.7%2.9%0.39%
Apr 202631.9%25.2%16.8%13.8%9.2%2.8%0.37%
May 202629.8%23.4%19.1%14.3%10.4%2.6%0.44%
Jun 202626.1%24.8%20.3%16.6%9.1%2.7%0.42%
Jul 202625.9%24.6%20.1%15.1%11%2.7%0.46%
Aug 202628.9%22.4%18.4%15%12.3%2.5%0.49%
Sep 202631.7%20.3%20.2%13.5%11.1%2.7%0.4%

How has the 6sense and Lusha comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Lusha was ahead of 6sense in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, 6sense’s share of searches among sales intelligence platforms worldwide moved from 13.9% to 11.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 135K to 110K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Lusha’s share of searches among sales intelligence platforms worldwide moved from 20.8% to 20.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 201K.

How did search popularity change for sales intelligence platforms worldwide in September 2026?

2 changes
  1. In September 2026, Lusha gained share of searches among sales intelligence platforms worldwide, from 18.4% to 20.2%.

  2. In September 2026, 6sense lost share of searches among sales intelligence platforms worldwide, from 12.3% to 11.1%.

How are branded searches counted?

3 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using 6sense’s and Lusha’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.

6sense

1 branded search term

  • 6sense

Lusha

2 branded search terms

  • lusha
  • lusha sales intelligence

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