NetSuite vs Zoho Inventory:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, NetSuite had more branded searches than Zoho Inventory among inventory management software worldwide. NetSuite had about 368,000 branded searches, while Zoho Inventory had 60,500. NetSuite made up 75.5% of all inventory management software searches we track, and Zoho Inventory accounted for 12.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about inventory management software, Zoho Inventory appeared in all five answers and NetSuite in two. Zoho Inventory was mentioned before NetSuite in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
NetSuite, about 6 searches for every 1 for Zoho Inventory
Who does AI mention more?
Zoho Inventory, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Zoho Inventory, named ahead of NetSuite in every answer
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Top inventory management software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Zoho Inventory appeared in all five answers. NetSuite was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Zoho Inventory was listed before NetSuite in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Zoho Inventory1st
Sortly2nd
inFlow Inventory3rd
Cin74th
Katana5th
Square for Retail6th
Ordoro7th
NetSuite8th
Unleashed–
Fishbowl–- +3 more
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Zoho Inventory5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Sortly5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Cin74 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
inFlow Inventory4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Katana4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
NetSuite2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Square for Retail2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Ordoro1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Unleashed0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Fishbowl0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about inventory management software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which inventory management software should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best inventory management software options?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best inventory management software for a small business?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“inventory management software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best inventory 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 21, 2026.
Is NetSuite or Zoho Inventory more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for NetSuite and Zoho Inventory by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 13 inventory management software we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for NetSuite, Zoho Inventory. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | NetSuite | Zoho Inventory | Sortly | Cin7 | inFlow Inventory | Unleashed | Fishbowl | Square for Retail | Ordoro | Katana | TradeGecko | DEAR Systems | Skubana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 74.8% | 12.3% | 4.5% | 3.8% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.96% | 0.32% | 0.48% | 0.18% | 0.27% | 0.15% | 0.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 72.1% | 14.5% | 5.3% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 0.78% | 0.91% | 0.37% | 0.47% | 0.19% | 0.2% | 0.14% | 0.09% |
| Dec 2025 | 72.6% | 14.6% | 5.3% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 0.76% | 0.76% | 0.37% | 0.57% | 0.16% | 0.17% | 0.12% | 0.08% |
| Jan 2026 | 70.4% | 14.2% | 6.3% | 4.2% | 1.7% | 0.76% | 0.9% | 0.46% | 0.46% | 0.19% | 0.19% | 0.14% | 0.09% |
| Feb 2026 | 71.7% | 14.4% | 5.3% | 3.6% | 1.8% | 0.78% | 0.92% | 0.37% | 0.47% | 0.2% | 0.19% | 0.14% | 0.09% |
| Mar 2026 | 71% | 14.3% | 5.2% | 4.4% | 1.8% | 0.94% | 0.91% | 0.37% | 0.46% | 0.2% | 0.19% | 0.17% | 0.09% |
| Apr 2026 | 71.1% | 14.3% | 5.2% | 4.3% | 2.1% | 0.76% | 0.89% | 0.31% | 0.37% | 0.19% | 0.14% | 0.14% | 0.08% |
| May 2026 | 72% | 14.5% | 5.3% | 3.7% | 1.9% | 0.77% | 0.76% | 0.31% | 0.31% | 0.16% | 0.12% | 0.09% | 0.08% |
| Jun 2026 | 72.1% | 14.5% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 2.1% | 0.77% | 0.74% | 0.31% | 0.25% | 0.16% | 0.09% | 0.09% | 0.08% |
| Jul 2026 | 72.3% | 14.5% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 1.9% | 0.77% | 0.74% | 0.31% | 0.2% | 0.16% | 0.09% | 0.09% | 0.06% |
| Aug 2026 | 74.8% | 12.3% | 4.5% | 3.9% | 2% | 0.79% | 0.76% | 0.33% | 0.2% | 0.16% | 0.08% | 0.1% | 0.07% |
| Sep 2026 | 75.5% | 12.4% | 4.6% | 3.9% | 1.3% | 0.79% | 0.63% | 0.33% | 0.21% | 0.17% | 0.1% | 0.08% | 0.07% |
How has the NetSuite and Zoho Inventory comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- NetSuite was ahead of Zoho Inventory in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, NetSuite’s share of searches among inventory management software worldwide moved from 74.8% to 75.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 450K to 368K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Zoho Inventory’s share of searches among inventory management software worldwide moved from 12.3% to 12.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 74K to 60.5K.
How did search popularity change for inventory management software worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes

In September 2026, NetSuite gained share of searches among inventory management software worldwide, from 74.8% to 75.5%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Zoho Inventory worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 74K to 60.5K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using NetSuite’s and Zoho Inventory’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.
NetSuite
1 branded search term
- netsuite
Zoho Inventory
1 branded search term
- zoho inventory
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