LabVantage vs QBench:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, LabVantage had more branded searches than QBench among laboratory management software worldwide. LabVantage had about 4,400 branded searches, while QBench had 880. LabVantage made up 5% of all laboratory management software searches we track, and QBench accounted for 0.99%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about laboratory management software, QBench appeared in two of the five answers and LabVantage in one. LabVantage and QBench were each mentioned first in one of the two answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
LabVantage, about 5 searches for every 1 for QBench
Who does AI mention more?
QBench, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, LabVantage in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Each is named first in 1 of 2 answers.
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Top laboratory management software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, QBench was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. LabVantage was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. LabVantage and QBench were each listed first in one of the two answers that named either.
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 LabVantage or QBench more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for LabVantage and QBench 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 LabVantage, QBench. 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 LabVantage and QBench comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- LabVantage was ahead of QBench in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, LabVantage’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, QBench’s share of searches among laboratory management software worldwide moved from 0.95% to 0.99%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1K to 880.
How did search popularity change for laboratory management software worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, LabVantage lost share of searches among laboratory management software worldwide, from 5.9% to 5%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for QBench worldwide fell 12% over 12 measured months, from 1K to 880 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using LabVantage’s and QBench’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.
LabVantage
1 branded search term
- labvantage
QBench
1 branded search term
- qbench
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