Blackbaud Grantmaking vs Gradelink:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Gradelink had more branded searches than Blackbaud Grantmaking among school administration software worldwide. Gradelink had about 135,000 branded searches, while Blackbaud Grantmaking had 170. Gradelink made up 2.2% of all school administration software searches we track, and Blackbaud Grantmaking accounted for <0.01%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about school administration software, Gradelink appeared in three of the five answers and Blackbaud Grantmaking in one. Gradelink was mentioned before Blackbaud Grantmaking in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Gradelink, about 794 searches for every 1 for Blackbaud Grantmaking
Who does AI mention more?
Gradelink, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Blackbaud Grantmaking in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Gradelink, named ahead of Blackbaud Grantmaking in 3 of 3 answers
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Top school administration software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Gradelink was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Blackbaud Grantmaking was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Gradelink was listed before Blackbaud Grantmaking in every answer that named either.
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.
PowerSchool4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Skyward3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Gradelink3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Veracross1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Blackbaud Grantmaking1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Sycamore0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about school administration software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which school administration software should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best school administration software options?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best school administration software for running school operations?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“school management system”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“student information system”
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 21, 2026.
Is Blackbaud Grantmaking or Gradelink more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Blackbaud Grantmaking and Gradelink by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six school administration software we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Gradelink, Blackbaud Grantmaking. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Skyward | PowerSchool | Sycamore | Gradelink | Veracross | Blackbaud Grantmaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 59.4% | 30.9% | 5.1% | 2.8% | 1.9% | <0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 49.9% | 38.9% | 6.4% | 2.9% | 1.9% | <0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 54.3% | 34.5% | 6.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | <0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 55.1% | 35.4% | 4.7% | 2.6% | 2.1% | <0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 54.5% | 34.6% | 5.7% | 3.1% | 2.1% | <0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 50.2% | 38.7% | 6.4% | 2.8% | 1.9% | <0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 54.8% | 34.8% | 5.7% | 2.6% | 2.1% | <0.01% |
| May 2026 | 55.8% | 35.2% | 4.7% | 2.6% | 1.7% | <0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 41% | 47% | 7.8% | 1.9% | 2.3% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 51.9% | 40% | 5.4% | 0.72% | 2% | <0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 58% | 36.6% | 2.7% | 0.99% | 1.8% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 47.5% | 44.8% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 2.2% | <0.01% |
How has the Blackbaud Grantmaking and Gradelink comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Gradelink was ahead of Blackbaud Grantmaking in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Blackbaud Grantmaking’s share of searches among school administration software worldwide held steady at <0.01%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 320 to 170.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Gradelink’s share of searches among school administration software worldwide moved from 2.8% to 2.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 135K.
How did search popularity change for school administration software worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Gradelink overtook Veracross to rank 4th among school administration software worldwide, with 2.2% of the searches.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Blackbaud Grantmaking worldwide fell 46.9% over 12 measured months, from 320 to 170 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Blackbaud Grantmaking’s and Gradelink’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.
Blackbaud Grantmaking
1 branded search term
- blackbaud grantmaking
Gradelink
1 branded search term
- gradelink
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