AirDNA vs Key Data:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, AirDNA had more branded searches than Key Data among short-term rental pricing tools worldwide. AirDNA had about 74,000 branded searches, while Key Data had 210. AirDNA made up 52.5% of all short-term rental pricing tool searches we track, and Key Data accounted for 0.15%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about short-term rental pricing tools, AirDNA appeared in two of the five answers and Key Data in one. AirDNA was mentioned before Key Data in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
AirDNA, about 352 searches for every 1 for Key Data
Who does AI mention more?
AirDNA, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Key Data in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
AirDNA, named ahead of Key Data in 2 of 2 answers
Follow AirDNA vs Key Data and get free monthly updates on what changed
By continuing you'll get index updates and occasional product news from Brandwave. Unsubscribe any time. Privacy
Top short-term rental pricing tools in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, AirDNA was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Key Data was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. AirDNA was listed before Key Data in every answer that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
PriceLabs1st
Wheelhouse2nd
Beyond3rd- AirDNA4th
Key Data5th
RankBreeze–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- PriceLabs5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Beyond5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Wheelhouse5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- AirDNA2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Key Data1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- RankBreeze0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about short-term rental pricing tools
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which dynamic pricing tool should I use for my Airbnb?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best Airbnb pricing tools?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best short-term rental pricing tool for a few listings?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“airbnb pricing tool”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“dynamic pricing airbnb”
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 22, 2026.
Is AirDNA or Key Data more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for AirDNA and Key Data by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six short-term rental pricing tools we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for AirDNA, Key Data. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | AirDNA | PriceLabs | Beyond | RankBreeze | Wheelhouse | Key Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 51.5% | 28.3% | 19% | 0.75% | 0.3% | 0.18% |
| Nov 2025 | 54.5% | 36.5% | 7.3% | 1.1% | 0.37% | 0.19% |
| Dec 2025 | 50.4% | 41.2% | 6.7% | 1.1% | 0.36% | 0.22% |
| Jan 2026 | 56.4% | 37.9% | 4.2% | 0.97% | 0.32% | 0.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 56.6% | 37.9% | 4.1% | 0.81% | 0.37% | 0.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 52.1% | 42.6% | 3.8% | 0.92% | 0.42% | 0.18% |
| Apr 2026 | 51.6% | 42.2% | 4.6% | 1.1% | 0.37% | 0.18% |
| May 2026 | 47% | 47% | 4.2% | 1.2% | 0.37% | 0.17% |
| Jun 2026 | 47.6% | 47.6% | 3.5% | 0.84% | 0.34% | 0.17% |
| Jul 2026 | 57.4% | 38.4% | 2.8% | 0.82% | 0.39% | 0.16% |
| Aug 2026 | 52.4% | 42.8% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 0.44% | 0.15% |
| Sep 2026 | 52.5% | 42.9% | 3.1% | 0.92% | 0.46% | 0.15% |
How has the AirDNA and Key Data comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- AirDNA was ahead of Key Data in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, AirDNA’s share of searches among short-term rental pricing tools worldwide moved from 51.5% to 52.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 110K to 74K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Key Data’s share of searches among short-term rental pricing tools worldwide moved from 0.18% to 0.15%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 390 to 210.
How did search popularity change for short-term rental pricing tools worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using AirDNA’s and Key Data’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.
Other head-to-heads among short-term rental pricing tools
Put your own brand in this comparison
Brandwave tracks your branded demand next to the rival you actually watch, with your campaigns, spend and outcomes on the same timeline.