Cherwell vs Jira Service Management:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Cherwell had more branded searches than Jira Service Management among CMDB platforms worldwide. Cherwell had about 8,100 branded searches, while Jira Service Management had 6,600. Cherwell made up 1.7% of all CMDB platform searches we track, and Jira Service Management accounted for 1.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about CMDB platforms, Jira Service Management appeared in four of the five answers and Cherwell in none.
Who do people search for more?
Cherwell, about 23% more searches than Jira Service Management
Who does AI mention more?
Jira Service Management, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Cherwell in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Jira Service Management, the only one of the two named
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Top CMDB platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Jira Service Management was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Cherwell 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.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
ServiceNow5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Jira Service Management4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Freshservice3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Device423 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
BMC Helix2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Cherwell0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
EasyVista0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about CMDB platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which CMDB platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best CMDB platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best CMDB platform for it asset tracking?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cmdb software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“configuration management database”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Is Cherwell or Jira Service Management more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Cherwell and Jira Service Management by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight CMDB platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Cherwell, Jira Service Management. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | ServiceNow | Freshservice | BMC Helix | ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus | Cherwell | EasyVista | Jira Service Management | Device42 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 81.5% | 7.3% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 79.4% | 7.1% | 2.6% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 81.5% | 7.3% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.97% |
| Jan 2026 | 81.7% | 7.4% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.98% |
| Feb 2026 | 83.1% | 6.1% | 2.2% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1% |
| Mar 2026 | 81.5% | 7.3% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.98% |
| Apr 2026 | 84.8% | 6.2% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1% | 0.83% |
| May 2026 | 84.9% | 6.2% | 1.9% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1% | 0.68% |
| Jun 2026 | 84.8% | 6.2% | 2.3% | 2% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1% | 0.83% |
| Jul 2026 | 83.6% | 6.2% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1% | 1% |
| Aug 2026 | 81.3% | 7.3% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.97% |
| Sep 2026 | 79.4% | 8.7% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.95% |
How has the Cherwell and Jira Service Management comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Cherwell was ahead of Jira Service Management in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Cherwell’s share of searches among CMDB platforms worldwide moved from 1.8% to 1.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 9.9K to 8.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Jira Service Management’s share of searches among CMDB platforms worldwide moved from 1.5% to 1.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 8.1K to 6.6K.
How did search popularity change for CMDB platforms worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
Estimated monthly branded searches for Jira Service Management worldwide fell 18.5% over 12 measured months, from 8.1K to 6.6K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Cherwell 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 Cherwell’s and Jira Service Management’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.
Cherwell
1 branded search term
- cherwell
Jira Service Management
1 branded search term
- jira service desk
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