Linked Helper vs Octopus CRM:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Linked Helper had more branded searches than Octopus CRM among LinkedIn automation tools worldwide. Linked Helper had about 6,300 branded searches, while Octopus CRM had 1,300. Linked Helper made up 4.7% of all LinkedIn automation tool searches we track, and Octopus CRM accounted for 0.97%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about LinkedIn automation tools, Octopus CRM appeared in two of the five answers and Linked Helper in none.
Who do people search for more?
Linked Helper, about 5 searches for every 1 for Octopus CRM
Who does AI mention more?
Octopus CRM, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Linked Helper in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Octopus CRM, the only one of the two named
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Top LinkedIn automation tools in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Octopus CRM was mentioned in two out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in both Google AI Overviews. Linked Helper did not appear in any of the 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.
HeyReach5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Dripify5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Expandi4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Waalaxy2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
La Growth Machine2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Octopus CRM2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
PhantomBuster0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Linked Helper0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
MeetAlfred0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Dux-Soup0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about LinkedIn automation tools
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which LinkedIn automation tool should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best LinkedIn automation tools?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best LinkedIn automation tool for B2B lead generation?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“linkedin automation tools”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“linkedin automation”
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 Linked Helper or Octopus CRM more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Linked Helper and Octopus CRM by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 11 LinkedIn automation tools we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Linked Helper, Octopus CRM. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | PhantomBuster | HeyReach | Dripify | Waalaxy | Expandi | Linked Helper | La Growth Machine | MeetAlfred | Dux-Soup | Skylead | Octopus CRM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 34.9% | 8.5% | 15.6% | 15.6% | 5.7% | 4.8% | 3.9% | 4.7% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Nov 2025 | 35.6% | 10.7% | 15.9% | 15.9% | 4.8% | 4.3% | 3.3% | 3.9% | 3.2% | 0.92% | 1.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 37.8% | 11.3% | 13.9% | 13.9% | 5.1% | 4.6% | 3.4% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 1% | 1.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 36.5% | 11% | 13.4% | 16.3% | 4.9% | 4.4% | 3.8% | 4% | 3.3% | 0.94% | 1.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 37.1% | 13.6% | 13.6% | 13.6% | 5% | 4.2% | 3.4% | 4.1% | 3.3% | 0.95% | 1.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 37.8% | 13.8% | 13.8% | 13.8% | 5.1% | 4.3% | 3.3% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 1% | 1% |
| Apr 2026 | 34.9% | 12.8% | 15.6% | 15.6% | 5.7% | 3.9% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| May 2026 | 34.8% | 15.6% | 15.6% | 12.8% | 5.7% | 4.2% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 34.4% | 15.4% | 15.4% | 15.4% | 4.6% | 3.9% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 0.91% |
| Jul 2026 | 30.9% | 16.9% | 16.9% | 13.9% | 5.1% | 4.2% | 3.7% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1% |
| Aug 2026 | 29.6% | 19.8% | 16.3% | 13.3% | 4.8% | 4.6% | 3.4% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| Sep 2026 | 24.6% | 20.2% | 16.5% | 16.5% | 4.9% | 4.7% | 4.5% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 0.97% |
How has the Linked Helper and Octopus CRM comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Linked Helper was ahead of Octopus CRM in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Linked Helper’s share of searches among LinkedIn automation tools worldwide moved from 4.8% to 4.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 10.2K to 6.3K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Octopus CRM’s share of searches among LinkedIn automation tools worldwide moved from 1.4% to 0.97%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.9K to 1.3K.
How did search popularity change for LinkedIn automation tools worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
Linked Helper’s share of searches among LinkedIn automation tools worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 3.9% to 4.7% in September 2026.
In September 2026, Octopus CRM fell from 10th to 11th among LinkedIn automation tools worldwide.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Linked Helper’s and Octopus CRM’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.
Linked Helper
2 branded search terms
- linked helper
- linkedhelper
Octopus CRM
1 branded search term
- octopus crm
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