Cornerstone vs IDEXX Neo:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, IDEXX Neo had more branded searches than Cornerstone among veterinary practice management software worldwide. IDEXX Neo had about 14,800 branded searches, while Cornerstone had 8,100. IDEXX Neo made up 18.9% of all veterinary practice management software searches we track, and Cornerstone accounted for 10.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about veterinary practice management software, Cornerstone appeared in four of the five answers and IDEXX Neo in three. IDEXX Neo was mentioned before Cornerstone in three out of four answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
IDEXX Neo, about 83% more searches than Cornerstone
Who does AI mention more?
Cornerstone, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, IDEXX Neo in 3
Who does AI recommend more?
IDEXX Neo, named ahead of Cornerstone in 3 of 4 answers
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Top veterinary practice management software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Cornerstone was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. IDEXX Neo was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. IDEXX Neo was listed before Cornerstone in three out of four answers that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Shepherd1st
ezyVet2nd- IDEXX Neo3rd
Digitail4th
Covetrus Pulse5th
Provet Cloud6th- Cornerstone7th
Vetstoria8th- DaySmart Vet9th
- AVImark10th
- +4 more
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- ezyVet4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Cornerstone4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Shepherd4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- IDEXX Neo3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Digitail3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Covetrus Pulse3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- DaySmart Vet3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- AVImark2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Provet Cloud2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Vetspire1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about veterinary practice management software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which veterinary practice management platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best veterinary practice management platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best veterinary practice management platform for animal clinics?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“veterinary practice management software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“vet scheduling software”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Cornerstone or IDEXX Neo more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Cornerstone and IDEXX Neo by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 14 veterinary practice management software we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for IDEXX Neo, Cornerstone. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | ezyVet | IDEXX Neo | Digitail | Cornerstone | Covetrus Pulse | Vetspire | AVImark | DaySmart Vet | Vetstoria | Provet Cloud | Shepherd | RxWorks | Instinct | IDEXX Cornerstone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 29.6% | 16.1% | 10.8% | 10.8% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 4.8% | 2.1% | 0.96% | 0.96% | 0.52% |
| Nov 2025 | 31.1% | 17% | 13.9% | 9.3% | 5% | 6.2% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 0.83% | 0.55% | 0.45% |
| Dec 2025 | 32% | 17.4% | 11.7% | 9.5% | 5.2% | 6.3% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 0.85% | 0.46% | 0.37% |
| Jan 2026 | 30.8% | 16.8% | 11.2% | 9.1% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 4% | 4% | 4% | 3.3% | 2.6% | 0.82% | 0.66% | 0.44% |
| Feb 2026 | 31.3% | 17% | 11.4% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 3.4% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 0.83% | 0.55% | 0.37% |
| Mar 2026 | 27.5% | 18.4% | 12.3% | 10.1% | 5.5% | 6.7% | 3.6% | 4.5% | 3.6% | 3% | 3% | 0.89% | 0.6% | 0.48% |
| Apr 2026 | 28.9% | 19.3% | 10.5% | 10.5% | 7% | 7% | 3.1% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.94% | 0.51% | 0.34% |
| May 2026 | 29.5% | 16.1% | 13.2% | 10.8% | 5.8% | 7.2% | 3.2% | 3.9% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 0.78% | 0.43% | 0.35% |
| Jun 2026 | 28.1% | 18.7% | 12.5% | 10.3% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 3% | 3.7% | 3% | 2.4% | 3% | 0.75% | 0.49% | 0.27% |
| Jul 2026 | 29% | 19.3% | 10.6% | 10.6% | 7% | 7% | 3.1% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.63% | 0.51% | 0.34% |
| Aug 2026 | 28.6% | 19.1% | 12.8% | 10.4% | 5.7% | 7% | 3.1% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.76% | 0.5% | 0.41% |
| Sep 2026 | 28.4% | 18.9% | 12.7% | 10.4% | 6.9% | 5.6% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.75% | 0.61% | 0.41% |
How has the Cornerstone and IDEXX Neo comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- IDEXX Neo was ahead of Cornerstone in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Cornerstone’s share of searches among veterinary practice management software worldwide moved from 10.8% to 10.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 8.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, IDEXX Neo’s share of searches among veterinary practice management software worldwide moved from 16.1% to 18.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 12.1K to 14.8K.
How did search popularity change for veterinary practice management software worldwide in September 2026?
1 change
Estimated monthly branded searches for IDEXX Neo worldwide rose 22.3% over 12 measured months, from 12.1K to 14.8K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Cornerstone’s and IDEXX Neo’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.
Cornerstone
1 branded search term
- cornerstone vet
IDEXX Neo
1 branded search term
- idexx neo
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