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Phenom vs Zoho Recruit:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Zoho Recruit had more branded searches than Phenom among recruiting CRM platforms worldwide. Zoho Recruit had about 33,100 branded searches, while Phenom had 670. Zoho Recruit made up 29.1% of all recruiting CRM platform searches we track, and Phenom accounted for 0.59%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about recruiting CRM platforms, Zoho Recruit appeared in two of the five answers and Phenom in one. Phenom and Zoho Recruit were each mentioned first in one of the two answers that named either.

Among recruiting CRM platforms worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Zoho Recruit, about 49 searches for every 1 for Phenom

Zoho Recruit 33.1K searchesPhenom 670 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Zoho Recruit, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Phenom in 1

Zoho Recruit in 2 of 5Phenom in 1 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Each is named first in 1 of 2 answers.

Phenom first in 1Zoho Recruit first in 1

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Top recruiting CRM platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Zoho Recruit was mentioned in two out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in both Google AI Overviews. Phenom was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Phenom and Zoho Recruit 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.

  1. Recruit CRM1st
  2. Bullhorn2nd
  3. Loxo3rd
  4. Avature4th
  5. Gem5th
  6. Recruiterflow6th
  7. Beamery7th
  8. Phenom8th
  9. Manatal9th
  10. Zoho Recruit10th
  11. +1 more

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Recruit CRM4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Bullhorn4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Loxo3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Gem3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Zoho Recruit2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Manatal2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Avature2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Recruiterflow2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Beamery1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Phenom1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers

+1 more

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5 answers

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 Phenom or Zoho Recruit more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Phenom and Zoho Recruit by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 11 recruiting CRM platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

Phenom and Zoho Recruit among recruiting CRM platforms worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Zoho Recruit, Phenom. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthZoho RecruitLoxoRecruit CRMManatalAvatureRecruiterflowBeameryBullhornPhenomGR8 PeopleGem
Oct 202532.9%14.7%18%14.7%9.9%3.6%4.4%0.81%0.53%0.39%0%
Nov 202531.1%17%17%13.9%11.4%3.4%4.2%0.83%0.63%0.45%<0.01%
Dec 202534.4%15.4%15.4%15.4%10.3%3.7%3.8%0.75%0.6%0.27%0.01%
Jan 202630.9%16.9%13.8%16.9%11.4%4.1%4.1%0.82%0.61%0.3%<0.01%
Feb 202631.8%21.3%11.6%14.2%11.7%4.2%3.5%0.84%0.62%0.31%<0.01%
Mar 202629.7%16.3%13.3%19.9%11%4%4%0.9%0.58%0.35%<0.01%
Apr 202631.5%17.2%14.1%17.2%9.5%4.2%4.2%0.95%0.62%0.37%<0.01%
May 202632%17.5%14.3%17.5%9.6%4.3%2.8%0.85%0.63%0.38%0.03%
Jun 202632%17.5%14.3%17.5%9.6%4.3%2.8%0.85%0.63%0.38%<0.01%
Jul 202625%16.8%30.6%13.7%7.5%2.7%2.2%0.54%0.49%0.3%<0.01%
Aug 202626.6%17.8%26.6%14.5%8%2.9%2.3%0.58%0.46%0.31%<0.01%
Sep 202629.1%19.5%19.5%15.9%8.7%3.2%2.6%0.77%0.59%0.23%<0.01%

How has the Phenom and Zoho Recruit comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings

How did search popularity change for recruiting CRM platforms worldwide in September 2026?

1 change

  1. In September 2026, Zoho Recruit overtook Recruit CRM to become the leader among recruiting CRM platforms worldwide, with 29.1% of the searches.

How are branded searches counted?

5 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Phenom’s and Zoho Recruit’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.

Phenom

4 branded search terms

  • phenom com
  • phenom crm
  • phenom marketing
  • phenom recruiting

Zoho Recruit

1 branded search term

  • zoho recruit

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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