CoCounsel vs iManage:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, iManage had more branded searches than CoCounsel among legal tech worldwide. iManage had about 40,500 branded searches, while CoCounsel had 19,700. iManage made up 12.8% of all legal tech searches we track, and CoCounsel accounted for 6.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about legal tech, CoCounsel appeared in four of the five answers and iManage in none.
Who do people search for more?
iManage, about 2 searches for every 1 for CoCounsel
Who does AI mention more?
CoCounsel, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, iManage in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
CoCounsel, the only one of the two named
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Top legal tech in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, CoCounsel was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. iManage 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.
Clio1st- CoCounsel2nd
Harvey3rd
MyCase4th
Ironclad5th
NetDocuments6th
Litera–- iManage–
Everlaw–
Relativity–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- CoCounsel4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Clio4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Harvey3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- NetDocuments3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- MyCase3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Ironclad2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Litera0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- iManage0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Everlaw0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Relativity0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about legal tech
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which legal tech should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best legal tech options?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best legal tech for a law firm?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“legal tech”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“law firm technology”
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 CoCounsel or iManage more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for CoCounsel and iManage by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten legal tech we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for iManage, CoCounsel. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Harvey | Litera | iManage | CoCounsel | Everlaw | NetDocuments | Clio | Relativity | Ironclad | MyCase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 27.3% | 40.6% | 15% | 4.7% | 4.5% | 5.5% | 1% | 1.1% | 0.22% | 0.14% |
| Nov 2025 | 22.7% | 50.7% | 12.4% | 4.9% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.9% | 0.74% | 0.22% | 0.05% |
| Dec 2025 | 27.5% | 41.2% | 15.1% | 4.9% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 1.1% | 0.86% | 0.27% | 0.05% |
| Jan 2026 | 24.5% | 44.5% | 13.4% | 5.3% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 1.3% | 0.94% | 0.29% | 0.04% |
| Feb 2026 | 34.7% | 34.7% | 12.7% | 6.2% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 1.2% | 0.91% | 0.28% | 0.05% |
| Mar 2026 | 37.7% | 31% | 13.9% | 6.5% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 1.3% | 1% | 0.25% | 0.06% |
| Apr 2026 | 38.3% | 31.5% | 14.1% | 5.5% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 0.97% | 1% | 0.21% | 0.05% |
| May 2026 | 38.2% | 31.4% | 14.1% | 5.8% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 0.95% | 0.81% | 0.25% | 0.04% |
| Jun 2026 | 38.3% | 31.5% | 14.1% | 5.6% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 0.94% | 0.81% | 0.25% | 0.05% |
| Jul 2026 | 39.4% | 32.4% | 11.9% | 5.8% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 0.84% | 0.81% | 0.21% | 0.04% |
| Aug 2026 | 38.3% | 31.5% | 14.1% | 5.7% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 0.82% | 0.79% | 0.25% | 0.04% |
| Sep 2026 | 42.8% | 28.7% | 12.8% | 6.2% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.83% | 0.74% | 0.19% | 0.04% |
How has the CoCounsel and iManage comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- iManage was ahead of CoCounsel in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, CoCounsel’s share of searches among legal tech worldwide moved from 4.7% to 6.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 12.8K to 19.7K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, iManage’s share of searches among legal tech worldwide moved from 15% to 12.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 40.5K.
How did search popularity change for legal tech worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, CoCounsel gained share of searches among legal tech worldwide, from 5.7% to 6.2%.
In September 2026, iManage lost share of searches among legal tech worldwide, from 14.1% to 12.8%.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using CoCounsel’s and iManage’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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