Compulink vs Crystal PM:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Compulink had more branded searches than Crystal PM among optometry software worldwide. Compulink had about 3,810 branded searches, while Crystal PM had 3,200. Compulink made up 9.4% of all optometry software searches we track, and Crystal PM accounted for 7.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about optometry software, Compulink appeared in all five answers and Crystal PM in four. Crystal PM was mentioned before Compulink in three out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
Compulink, about 19% more searches than Crystal PM
Who does AI mention more?
Compulink, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Crystal PM, named ahead of Compulink in 3 of 5 answers
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Top optometry software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Compulink appeared in all five answers. Crystal PM was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Crystal PM was listed before Compulink in three out of five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
RevolutionEHR1st
Eyefinity2nd- Crystal PM3rd
- Compulink4th
MaximEyes5th
Ocuco–- Optomate–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Eyefinity5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- RevolutionEHR5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Compulink5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Crystal PM4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- MaximEyes2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Ocuco0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Optomate0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about optometry software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which optometry software should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best optometry software tools?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best optometry software for running an eye clinic?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“optometry software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“optometry practice management”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Compulink or Crystal PM more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Compulink and Crystal PM by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven optometry software we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Compulink, Crystal PM. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Eyefinity | RevolutionEHR | Compulink | Crystal PM | Ocuco | MaximEyes | Optomate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 56.8% | 17% | 8.1% | 6.7% | 7.5% | 3.4% | 0.54% |
| Nov 2025 | 49.4% | 22.1% | 10.3% | 8.7% | 5.2% | 3.5% | 0.71% |
| Dec 2025 | 51.3% | 23% | 8.6% | 7.4% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 0.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 56.4% | 20.6% | 7.8% | 8.1% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.53% |
| Feb 2026 | 51.2% | 22.9% | 8.8% | 9% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.74% |
| Mar 2026 | 48.3% | 26.4% | 8.2% | 8.5% | 4.3% | 3.5% | 0.85% |
| Apr 2026 | 50.1% | 22.4% | 10.5% | 8.9% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.89% |
| May 2026 | 51.1% | 22.9% | 8.9% | 9% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.73% |
| Jun 2026 | 51.1% | 22.9% | 8.8% | 9% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.9% |
| Jul 2026 | 50.2% | 22.5% | 8.6% | 10.5% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.89% |
| Aug 2026 | 50.1% | 22.4% | 10.5% | 8.9% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.89% |
| Sep 2026 | 54.8% | 20% | 9.4% | 7.9% | 3.9% | 3.2% | 0.79% |
How has the Compulink and Crystal PM comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 4 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Crystal PM took it in January 2026, Compulink took it in April 2026, Crystal PM took it in May 2026, Compulink took it in August 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Compulink’s share of searches among optometry software worldwide moved from 8.1% to 9.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 3.9K to 3.8K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Crystal PM’s share of searches among optometry software worldwide moved from 6.7% to 7.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 3.2K.
How did search popularity change for optometry software worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Compulink lost share of searches among optometry software worldwide, from 10.5% to 9.4%.
In September 2026, Crystal PM lost share of searches among optometry software worldwide, from 8.9% to 7.9%.
How are branded searches counted?
5 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Compulink’s and Crystal PM’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.
Compulink
2 branded search terms
- compulink
- compulink advantage
Crystal PM
3 branded search terms
- crystal pm
- crystal practice management
- crystalpm
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