Curate vs Flex Catering:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Flex Catering had more branded searches than Curate among catering software worldwide. Flex Catering had about 1,000 branded searches, while Curate had 110. Flex Catering made up 4.6% of all catering software searches we track, and Curate accounted for 0.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about catering software, Curate appeared in four of the five answers and Flex Catering in one. Curate was mentioned before Flex Catering in four out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
Flex Catering, about 9 searches for every 1 for Curate
Who does AI mention more?
Curate, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Flex Catering in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Curate, named ahead of Flex Catering in 4 of 5 answers
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Top catering software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Curate was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Flex Catering was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Curate was listed before Flex Catering in four out of five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
CaterZen5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Better Cater5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Total Party Planner4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Caterease4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Curate4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Flex Catering1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Planning Pod0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
CaterTrax0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- HoneyCart0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about catering software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which catering software should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best catering management systems?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best catering software for a small catering business?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“catering software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“catering management 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 22, 2026.
Is Curate or Flex Catering more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Curate and Flex Catering by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine catering software we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Flex Catering, Curate. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Planning Pod | CaterTrax | Total Party Planner | CaterZen | Caterease | Flex Catering | HoneyCart | Better Cater | Curate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 26.8% | 17.9% | 21.9% | 9.7% | 14.6% | 2.9% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 0.57% |
| Nov 2025 | 26.9% | 17.9% | 17.9% | 12% | 14.4% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| Dec 2025 | 24.8% | 16.4% | 20.3% | 13.5% | 13.5% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 0.62% |
| Jan 2026 | 25.2% | 20.5% | 20.5% | 11.2% | 13.5% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 0.65% |
| Feb 2026 | 26.7% | 21.7% | 17.8% | 9.4% | 14.3% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 0.54% |
| Mar 2026 | 28.5% | 19% | 19% | 10.4% | 12.5% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Apr 2026 | 29.7% | 19.8% | 16.2% | 10.8% | 13.1% | 4% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| May 2026 | 27.2% | 18.1% | 18.1% | 12.1% | 12.1% | 4.4% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 27.2% | 18.1% | 18.1% | 12.1% | 12.1% | 5% | 3% | 3.6% | 0.71% |
| Jul 2026 | 28.1% | 18.7% | 18.7% | 12.5% | 9.9% | 4.6% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 0.73% |
| Aug 2026 | 26.1% | 21.2% | 21.2% | 11.6% | 9.2% | 4.8% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 0.53% |
| Sep 2026 | 24.8% | 20.2% | 20.2% | 13.3% | 11% | 4.6% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
How has the Curate and Flex Catering comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Flex Catering was ahead of Curate in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Curate’s share of searches among catering software worldwide moved from 0.57% to 0.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 140 to 110.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Flex Catering’s share of searches among catering software worldwide moved from 2.9% to 4.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 720 to 1K.
How did search popularity change for catering software worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
Estimated monthly branded searches for Flex Catering worldwide rose 38.9% over 12 measured months, from 720 to 1K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Curate worldwide fell 21.4% over 12 measured months, from 140 to 110 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Curate’s and Flex Catering’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.
Curate
1 branded search term
- curate software
Flex Catering
1 branded search term
- flex catering
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