CurbWaste vs Routeware:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Routeware had more branded searches than CurbWaste among waste management software worldwide. Routeware had about 1,900 branded searches, while CurbWaste had 880. Routeware made up 20.8% of all waste management software searches we track, and CurbWaste accounted for 9.6%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about waste management software, CurbWaste and Routeware each appeared in four of the five answers. CurbWaste and Routeware were each mentioned first in two of the four answers.
Who do people search for more?
Routeware, about 2 searches for every 1 for CurbWaste
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 4 of 5 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Each is named first in 2 of 4 answers.
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Top waste management software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, CurbWaste and Routeware were each mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. CurbWaste and Routeware were each listed first in two of the four answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Routeware1st
- CurbWaste2nd
- Trash Flow3rd
- ServiceCore4th
Waste Logics5th
Rehrig–
Rubicon–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Routeware4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- CurbWaste4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Trash Flow3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- ServiceCore2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Waste Logics1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Rehrig0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Rubicon0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about waste management software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which waste management software should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best waste management software tools?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best waste management software for a waste company?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“waste management software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“route management software”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is CurbWaste or Routeware more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for CurbWaste and Routeware by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven waste management software we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Routeware, CurbWaste. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | ServiceCore | Routeware | Rehrig | CurbWaste | Trash Flow | Waste Logics | Rubicon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 41.8% | 18.1% | 9.5% | 15.2% | 5.6% | 4.4% | 5.4% |
| Nov 2025 | 43.5% | 19.3% | 10.6% | 10.6% | 7.1% | 4.5% | 4.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 43.1% | 22.7% | 10.5% | 8.6% | 7.1% | 3.6% | 4.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 43.4% | 23.7% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 5.8% | 4% | 5.6% |
| Feb 2026 | 42.7% | 19% | 10.4% | 8.5% | 7% | 5.5% | 6.9% |
| Mar 2026 | 44.2% | 19.1% | 10% | 8.8% | 7.2% | 4.6% | 6% |
| Apr 2026 | 46.3% | 20% | 9.3% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 3.5% | 5.5% |
| May 2026 | 45.7% | 16.6% | 10.4% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 4.1% | 4.9% |
| Jun 2026 | 44.5% | 16.2% | 13.1% | 7.3% | 10.1% | 3.9% | 4.9% |
| Jul 2026 | 45% | 16.4% | 13.3% | 9% | 7.4% | 4.2% | 4.8% |
| Aug 2026 | 45.6% | 19.7% | 10.4% | 9.1% | 6.1% | 4.2% | 4.9% |
| Sep 2026 | 39.4% | 20.8% | 10.9% | 9.6% | 7.9% | 6.2% | 5.1% |
How has the CurbWaste and Routeware comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Routeware was ahead of CurbWaste in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, CurbWaste’s share of searches among waste management software worldwide moved from 15.2% to 9.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.6K to 880.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Routeware’s share of searches among waste management software worldwide moved from 18.1% to 20.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 1.9K.
How did search popularity change for waste management software worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Routeware gained share of searches among waste management software worldwide, from 19.7% to 20.8%.
In September 2026, CurbWaste gained share of searches among waste management software worldwide, from 9.1% to 9.6%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using CurbWaste’s and Routeware’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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