Castor vs Oracle Health:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Oracle Health had more branded searches than Castor among clinical trial software worldwide. Oracle Health had about 8,100 branded searches, while Castor had 4,400. Oracle Health made up 1.9% of all clinical trial software searches we track, and Castor accounted for 1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about clinical trial software, Castor appeared in two of the five answers and Oracle Health in one. Castor was mentioned before Oracle Health in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Oracle Health, about 84% more searches than Castor
Who does AI mention more?
Castor, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Oracle Health in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Castor, named ahead of Oracle Health in 2 of 2 answers
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Top clinical trial software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Castor was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Oracle Health was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Castor was listed before Oracle Health 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.
Medidata5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Veeva4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
REDCap2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Castor2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Oracle Health1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
IQVIA0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Clario0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which clinical trial platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best clinical trial platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best clinical trial platform for a clinical research team?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“clinical trial software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“clinical research software”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Is Castor or Oracle Health more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Castor and Oracle Health by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven clinical trial software we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Oracle Health, Castor. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | IQVIA | Veeva | Clario | Medidata | REDCap | Oracle Health | Castor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 56.2% | 13.8% | 13.8% | 9.3% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 1.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 60.9% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 8.2% | 3% | 2% | 1.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 57.6% | 14.2% | 11.6% | 9.5% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 1.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 57.7% | 14.2% | 11.6% | 9.5% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 1.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 59% | 14.5% | 9.7% | 9.7% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 1.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 56.9% | 14% | 11.5% | 9.4% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
| Apr 2026 | 58.4% | 14.4% | 9.6% | 9.6% | 4.3% | 2.4% | 1.3% |
| May 2026 | 55.5% | 16.7% | 11.2% | 9.1% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 52% | 19.1% | 10.5% | 10.5% | 4.7% | 2.1% | 1.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 52% | 19.1% | 10.5% | 10.5% | 4.7% | 2.1% | 1.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 53.6% | 19.7% | 10.8% | 8.8% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 0.96% |
| Sep 2026 | 57% | 17.1% | 9.4% | 9.4% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 1% |
How has the Castor and Oracle Health comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Oracle Health was ahead of Castor in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Castor’s share of searches among clinical trial software worldwide moved from 1.2% to 1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 5.4K to 4.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Oracle Health’s share of searches among clinical trial software worldwide moved from 2.3% to 1.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 9.9K to 8.1K.
How did search popularity change for clinical trial software worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
Estimated monthly branded searches for Castor worldwide fell 18.5% over 12 measured months, from 5.4K to 4.4K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Oracle Health worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 9.9K to 8.1K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Castor’s and Oracle Health’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.
Castor
1 branded search term
- castor edc
Oracle Health
1 branded search term
- oracle health
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