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Brainshark vs Seismic:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Brainshark had more branded searches than Seismic among sales training platforms worldwide. Brainshark had about 3,600 branded searches, while Seismic had 260. Brainshark made up 3.1% of all sales training platform searches we track, and Seismic accounted for 0.22%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about sales training platforms, Seismic appeared in four of the five answers and Brainshark in none.

Among sales training platforms worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Brainshark, about 14 searches for every 1 for Seismic

Brainshark 3.6K searchesSeismic 260 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Seismic, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Brainshark in 0

Seismic in 4 of 5Brainshark in 0 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Seismic, the only one of the two named

Seismic first in 4Brainshark never named

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Top sales training platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Seismic was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Brainshark did not appear in any of the five answers.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Mindtickle1st
  2. Highspot2nd
  3. Seismic3rd
  4. Yoodli4th
  5. Allego5th
  6. Second Nature6th
  7. Brainshark–
  8. Quantified–

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Mindtickle5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Seismic4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Highspot3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Allego3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Yoodli2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Second Nature2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Brainshark0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Quantified0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

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 Brainshark or Seismic more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Brainshark and Seismic by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight sales training platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

Brainshark and Seismic among sales training platforms worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Brainshark, Seismic. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthYoodliSecond NatureHighspotBrainsharkQuantifiedSeismicMindtickleAllego
Oct 202527.4%33.5%33.5%4.5%0.6%0.49%0.09%0.01%
Nov 202527.4%33.5%33.5%4.5%0.49%0.49%0.09%0.01%
Dec 202531.9%31.9%31.9%3.4%0.46%0.46%0.08%0.01%
Jan 202625.7%38.4%31.4%3.4%0.56%0.37%0.09%<0.01%
Feb 202627.6%33.8%33.8%3.7%0.6%0.49%0.09%0.01%
Mar 202634%34%27.8%3%0.6%0.4%0.12%<0.01%
Apr 202633.7%33.7%27.6%3.7%0.73%0.4%0.09%0.02%
May 202633.7%33.7%27.6%3.7%0.73%0.33%0.14%0.01%
Jun 202638.4%31.4%25.7%3.4%0.56%0.3%0.13%<0.01%
Jul 202637.9%37.9%20.7%2.8%0.45%0.2%0.13%<0.01%
Aug 202635.9%35.9%24%3.2%0.52%0.23%0.12%<0.01%
Sep 202642.4%34.7%19%3.1%0.41%0.22%0.09%<0.01%

How has the Brainshark and Seismic comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Brainshark was ahead of Seismic in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Brainshark’s share of searches among sales training platforms worldwide moved from 4.5% to 3.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 4.4K to 3.6K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Seismic’s share of searches among sales training platforms worldwide moved from 0.49% to 0.22%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 480 to 260.

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

2 changes

  1. Estimated monthly branded searches for Seismic worldwide fell 45.8% over 12 measured months, from 480 to 260 in September 2026.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for Brainshark worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 4.4K to 3.6K in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Brainshark’s and Seismic’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.

Brainshark

1 branded search term

  • brainshark

Seismic

1 branded search term

  • seismic sales enablement

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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