CatalogIt vs Tessitura:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Tessitura had more branded searches than CatalogIt among museum software worldwide. Tessitura had about 18,100 branded searches, while CatalogIt had 2,900. Tessitura made up 11% of all museum software searches we track, and CatalogIt accounted for 1.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about museum software, CatalogIt appeared in all five answers and Tessitura in one. CatalogIt was mentioned before Tessitura in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Tessitura, about 6 searches for every 1 for CatalogIt
Who does AI mention more?
CatalogIt, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
CatalogIt, named ahead of Tessitura in every answer
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Top museum software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, CatalogIt appeared in all five answers. Tessitura was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. CatalogIt was listed before Tessitura in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- CatalogIt1st
PastPerfect2nd
Axiell3rd
CollectionSpace4th
TMS Collections5th- CollectiveAccess6th
- Argus7th
- Tessitura8th
Adlib–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- CatalogIt5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Axiell4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- PastPerfect4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- CollectionSpace3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- TMS Collections2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- CollectiveAccess2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Tessitura1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Argus1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Adlib0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about museum software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which museum software should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best museum software options?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best museum software for collections management?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“museum software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“collections management 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 21, 2026.
Is CatalogIt or Tessitura more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for CatalogIt and Tessitura by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine museum software we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Tessitura, CatalogIt. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Adlib | Tessitura | CatalogIt | TMS Collections | Axiell | CollectiveAccess | CollectionSpace | PastPerfect | Argus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 82% | 11% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.97% | 0.61% | 0.79% | 0.24% |
| Nov 2025 | 82% | 11% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.89% | 0.53% | 0.61% | 0.29% |
| Dec 2025 | 86.9% | 7.8% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1% | 0.63% | 0.46% | 0.46% | 0.17% |
| Jan 2026 | 80% | 13.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% | 1.4% | 0.85% | 0.59% | 0.59% | 0.23% |
| Feb 2026 | 81.6% | 10.9% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.89% | 0.53% | 0.79% | 0.19% |
| Mar 2026 | 81.1% | 10.9% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% | 1% | 0.53% | 0.78% | 0.23% |
| Apr 2026 | 79.3% | 13% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 1.7% | 1% | 0.59% | 0.59% | 0.23% |
| May 2026 | 81.6% | 10.9% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1% | 0.44% | 0.6% | 0.24% |
| Jun 2026 | 80.3% | 10.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.53% | 0.73% | 0.35% |
| Jul 2026 | 81% | 10.9% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.53% | 0.74% | 0.35% |
| Aug 2026 | 80.7% | 10.9% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.53% | 0.73% | 0.29% |
| Sep 2026 | 82.1% | 11% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.89% | 0.53% | 0.53% | 0.24% |
How has the CatalogIt and Tessitura comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Tessitura was ahead of CatalogIt in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, CatalogIt’s share of searches among museum software worldwide held steady at 1.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 2.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Tessitura’s share of searches among museum software worldwide held steady at 11%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 18.1K.
How did search popularity change for museum software worldwide in September 2026?
1 change
CatalogIt’s share of searches among museum software worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 2.6% to 1.8% in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using CatalogIt’s and Tessitura’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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