QBench vs SciNote:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, SciNote had more branded searches than QBench among laboratory management software worldwide. SciNote had about 1,900 branded searches, while QBench had 880. SciNote made up 2.1% 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, SciNote appeared in three of the five answers and QBench in two. QBench was mentioned before SciNote in two out of three answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
SciNote, about 2 searches for every 1 for QBench
Who does AI mention more?
SciNote, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, QBench in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
QBench, named ahead of SciNote in 2 of 3 answers
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Top laboratory management software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, SciNote was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the 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. QBench was listed before SciNote in two out of three 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 QBench or SciNote more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for QBench and SciNote 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 SciNote, 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 QBench and SciNote comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- SciNote was ahead of QBench in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- 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.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, SciNote’s share of searches among laboratory management software worldwide moved from 2.3% to 2.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.4K to 1.9K.
How did search popularity change for laboratory management software worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using QBench’s and SciNote’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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