Ashby vs Breezy HR:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Breezy HR had more branded searches than Ashby among applicant tracking systems worldwide. Breezy HR had about 6,600 branded searches, while Ashby had 2,780. Breezy HR made up 3.5% of all applicant tracking system searches we track, and Ashby accounted for 1.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about applicant tracking systems, Ashby and Breezy HR each appeared in three of the five answers. Ashby and Breezy HR were each mentioned first in two of the four answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Breezy HR, about 2 searches for every 1 for Ashby
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 3 of 5 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Each is named first in 2 of 4 answers.
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Top applicant tracking systems in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Ashby was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Breezy HR was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Ashby and Breezy HR were each listed first in two of the four answers that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Greenhouse1st
Workable2nd
Ashby3rd- Breezy HR4th
Zoho Recruit5th
Lever6th
Bullhorn7th
Teamtailor8th
JobAdder–
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
- Zoho Recruit4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Breezy HR3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Ashby3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Lever2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Teamtailor1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Bullhorn1 of 5Named in 1 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
See every answer about applicant tracking systems
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which applicant tracking system should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best applicant tracking systems?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best applicant tracking system for a hiring team?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“applicant tracking systems”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“recruiting 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 20, 2026.
Is Ashby or Breezy HR more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Ashby and Breezy HR by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine applicant tracking systems we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Breezy HR, Ashby. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Workable | Teamtailor | Zoho Recruit | JobAdder | Breezy HR | Greenhouse | Ashby | Lever | Bullhorn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 31.7% | 29.7% | 19.8% | 7.2% | 4.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.49% |
| Nov 2025 | 29.2% | 33.2% | 18.1% | 8.1% | 4.4% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.48% |
| Dec 2025 | 31.9% | 30% | 20% | 6% | 4.9% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.44% |
| Jan 2026 | 32.5% | 30.5% | 16.7% | 7.4% | 4.1% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.44% |
| Feb 2026 | 32.3% | 30.4% | 16.6% | 7.4% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.6% | 2% | 0.44% |
| Mar 2026 | 30% | 34.4% | 15.3% | 6.9% | 4.6% | 5% | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.46% |
| Apr 2026 | 33% | 30.7% | 16.8% | 6.1% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.51% |
| May 2026 | 32.6% | 30.6% | 16.7% | 7.5% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.44% |
| Jun 2026 | 33.5% | 31.2% | 17% | 6.2% | 4.2% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 0.45% |
| Jul 2026 | 31.4% | 28.9% | 19.3% | 7% | 4.7% | 5.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.42% |
| Aug 2026 | 35.7% | 27.8% | 18.6% | 6.8% | 3.7% | 4% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 0.4% |
| Sep 2026 | 34.3% | 32.2% | 17.6% | 6.4% | 3.5% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.47% |
How has the Ashby and Breezy HR comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Breezy HR was ahead of Ashby in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ashby’s share of searches among applicant tracking systems worldwide moved from 1.3% to 1.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.6K to 2.8K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Breezy HR’s share of searches among applicant tracking systems worldwide moved from 4.8% to 3.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 9.9K to 6.6K.
How did search popularity change for applicant tracking systems worldwide in September 2026?
1 change
In September 2026, Breezy HR rose from 6th to 5th among applicant tracking systems worldwide.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Ashby’s and Breezy HR’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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