Labguru vs LabWare:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, LabWare had more branded searches than Labguru among laboratory management software worldwide. LabWare had about 12,100 branded searches, while Labguru had 4,400. LabWare made up 13.7% of all laboratory management software searches we track, and Labguru accounted for 5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about laboratory management software, Labguru and LabWare each appeared in three of the five answers. LabWare was mentioned before Labguru in three out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
LabWare, about 3 searches for every 1 for Labguru
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 3 of 5 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
LabWare, named ahead of Labguru in 3 of 5 answers
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Top laboratory management software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Labguru and LabWare were each mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. LabWare was listed before Labguru in three 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.
Benchling5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- LabWare3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Labguru3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
SciNote3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
QBench2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
LabVantage1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
STARLIMS1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which laboratory management software should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best laboratory management software tools?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best laboratory management software for a research lab?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“lims software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“lab management system”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Labguru or LabWare more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Labguru and LabWare by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven laboratory management software we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for LabWare, Labguru. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Benchling | LabWare | Labguru | LabVantage | STARLIMS | SciNote | QBench |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 70% | 11.4% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 2.3% | 0.95% |
| Nov 2025 | 66.8% | 13.4% | 6% | 6% | 4.9% | 2.1% | 0.97% |
| Dec 2025 | 65.6% | 13.1% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 67% | 11% | 6% | 6% | 6% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 68% | 11.1% | 6.1% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 70% | 11.4% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 2.3% | 0.95% |
| Apr 2026 | 70% | 11.4% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 2.3% | 0.95% |
| May 2026 | 68.2% | 13.6% | 5% | 5% | 5% | 2.1% | 1.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 67.5% | 13.5% | 6% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 2.1% | 0.98% |
| Jul 2026 | 68.3% | 13.7% | 5% | 5% | 5% | 2.1% | 0.99% |
| Aug 2026 | 66.4% | 13.3% | 4.8% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Sep 2026 | 68.3% | 13.7% | 5% | 5% | 5% | 2.1% | 0.99% |
How has the Labguru and LabWare comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- LabWare was ahead of Labguru in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Labguru’s share of searches among laboratory management software worldwide moved from 5.1% to 5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 5.4K to 4.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, LabWare’s share of searches among laboratory management software worldwide moved from 11.4% to 13.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 12.1K.
How did search popularity change for laboratory management software worldwide in September 2026?
1 change
In September 2026, Labguru rose from 5th to 3rd among laboratory management software worldwide.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Labguru’s and LabWare’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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