Cin7 vs Sortly:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Sortly had more branded searches than Cin7 among inventory management software worldwide. Sortly had about 22,200 branded searches, while Cin7 had 19,000. Sortly made up 4.6% of all inventory management software searches we track, and Cin7 accounted for 3.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about inventory management software, Sortly appeared in all five answers and Cin7 in four. Cin7 was mentioned before Sortly in three out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
Sortly, about 17% more searches than Cin7
Who does AI mention more?
Sortly, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Cin7, named ahead of Sortly in 3 of 5 answers
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Top inventory management software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Sortly appeared in all five answers. Cin7 was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Cin7 was listed before Sortly in three out of five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Zoho Inventory1st
Sortly2nd
inFlow Inventory3rd
Cin74th
Katana5th
Square for Retail6th
Ordoro7th
NetSuite8th
Unleashed–
Fishbowl–- +3 more
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Zoho Inventory5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Sortly5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Cin74 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
inFlow Inventory4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Katana4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
NetSuite2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Square for Retail2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Ordoro1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Unleashed0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Fishbowl0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about inventory management software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which inventory management software should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best inventory management software options?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best inventory management software for a small business?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“inventory management software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best inventory 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 Cin7 or Sortly more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Cin7 and Sortly by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 13 inventory management software we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Sortly, Cin7. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | NetSuite | Zoho Inventory | Sortly | Cin7 | inFlow Inventory | Unleashed | Fishbowl | Square for Retail | Ordoro | Katana | TradeGecko | DEAR Systems | Skubana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 74.8% | 12.3% | 4.5% | 3.8% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.96% | 0.32% | 0.48% | 0.18% | 0.27% | 0.15% | 0.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 72.1% | 14.5% | 5.3% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 0.78% | 0.91% | 0.37% | 0.47% | 0.19% | 0.2% | 0.14% | 0.09% |
| Dec 2025 | 72.6% | 14.6% | 5.3% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 0.76% | 0.76% | 0.37% | 0.57% | 0.16% | 0.17% | 0.12% | 0.08% |
| Jan 2026 | 70.4% | 14.2% | 6.3% | 4.2% | 1.7% | 0.76% | 0.9% | 0.46% | 0.46% | 0.19% | 0.19% | 0.14% | 0.09% |
| Feb 2026 | 71.7% | 14.4% | 5.3% | 3.6% | 1.8% | 0.78% | 0.92% | 0.37% | 0.47% | 0.2% | 0.19% | 0.14% | 0.09% |
| Mar 2026 | 71% | 14.3% | 5.2% | 4.4% | 1.8% | 0.94% | 0.91% | 0.37% | 0.46% | 0.2% | 0.19% | 0.17% | 0.09% |
| Apr 2026 | 71.1% | 14.3% | 5.2% | 4.3% | 2.1% | 0.76% | 0.89% | 0.31% | 0.37% | 0.19% | 0.14% | 0.14% | 0.08% |
| May 2026 | 72% | 14.5% | 5.3% | 3.7% | 1.9% | 0.77% | 0.76% | 0.31% | 0.31% | 0.16% | 0.12% | 0.09% | 0.08% |
| Jun 2026 | 72.1% | 14.5% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 2.1% | 0.77% | 0.74% | 0.31% | 0.25% | 0.16% | 0.09% | 0.09% | 0.08% |
| Jul 2026 | 72.3% | 14.5% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 1.9% | 0.77% | 0.74% | 0.31% | 0.2% | 0.16% | 0.09% | 0.09% | 0.06% |
| Aug 2026 | 74.8% | 12.3% | 4.5% | 3.9% | 2% | 0.79% | 0.76% | 0.33% | 0.2% | 0.16% | 0.08% | 0.1% | 0.07% |
| Sep 2026 | 75.5% | 12.4% | 4.6% | 3.9% | 1.3% | 0.79% | 0.63% | 0.33% | 0.21% | 0.17% | 0.1% | 0.08% | 0.07% |
How has the Cin7 and Sortly comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Cin7 took it in June 2026, Sortly took it in August 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Cin7’s share of searches among inventory management software worldwide moved from 3.8% to 3.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 22.6K to 19K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Sortly’s share of searches among inventory management software worldwide moved from 4.5% to 4.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 27.1K to 22.2K.
How did search popularity change for inventory management software worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
How are branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Cin7’s and Sortly’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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