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Compulink vs Optomate:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Compulink had more branded searches than Optomate among optometry software worldwide. Compulink had about 3,810 branded searches, while Optomate had 320. Compulink made up 9.4% of all optometry software searches we track, and Optomate accounted for 0.79%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about optometry software, Compulink appeared in all five answers and Optomate in none.

Among optometry software worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Compulink, about 12 searches for every 1 for Optomate

Compulink 3.8K searchesOptomate 320 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Compulink, mentioned in every answer we collected

Compulink in 5 of 5Optomate in 0 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Compulink, the only one of the two named

Compulink first in 5Optomate never named

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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. Optomate 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.

  1. RevolutionEHR1st
  2. Eyefinity2nd
  3. Crystal Practice Management3rd
  4. Compulink4th
  5. Crystal PM5th
  6. MaximEyes6th
  7. Ocuco–
  8. 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 Practice Management4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Crystal PM2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 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

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5 answers

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 Compulink or Optomate more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Compulink and Optomate by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight optometry software we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

Compulink and Optomate among optometry software worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Compulink, Optomate. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthEyefinityRevolutionEHRCompulinkCrystal PMCrystal Practice ManagementOcucoMaximEyesOptomate
Oct 202556.8%17%8.1%3.4%3.4%7.5%3.4%0.54%
Nov 202549.4%22.1%10.3%4.4%4.4%5.2%3.5%0.71%
Dec 202551.3%23%8.6%3.7%3.7%4.5%4.5%0.6%
Jan 202656.4%20.6%7.8%4.1%4.1%3.3%3.3%0.53%
Feb 202651.2%22.9%8.8%4.5%4.5%3.7%3.7%0.74%
Mar 202648.3%26.4%8.2%4.3%4.3%4.3%3.5%0.85%
Apr 202650.1%22.4%10.5%4.4%4.4%3.6%3.6%0.89%
May 202651.1%22.9%8.9%4.5%4.5%3.7%3.7%0.73%
Jun 202651.1%22.9%8.8%4.5%4.5%3.7%3.7%0.9%
Jul 202650.2%22.5%8.6%5.3%5.3%3.6%3.6%0.89%
Aug 202650.1%22.4%10.5%4.4%4.4%3.6%3.6%0.89%
Sep 202654.8%20%9.4%3.9%3.9%3.9%3.2%0.79%

How has the Compulink and Optomate comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Compulink was ahead of Optomate in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 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, Optomate’s share of searches among optometry software worldwide moved from 0.54% to 0.79%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 260 to 320.

How did search popularity change for optometry software worldwide in September 2026?

2 changes
  1. In September 2026, Compulink lost share of searches among optometry software worldwide, from 10.5% to 9.4%.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for Optomate worldwide rose 23.1% over 12 measured months, from 260 to 320 in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

3 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Compulink’s and Optomate’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

Optomate

1 branded search term

  • optomate

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