StarchUp vs Wash-Dry-Fold POS:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Wash-Dry-Fold POS had more branded searches than StarchUp among laundry and dry cleaning software worldwide. Wash-Dry-Fold POS had about 480 branded searches, while StarchUp had 70. Wash-Dry-Fold POS made up 2.4% of all laundry and dry cleaning software searches we track, and StarchUp accounted for 0.35%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about laundry and dry cleaning software, Wash-Dry-Fold POS appeared in two of the five answers and StarchUp in one. Wash-Dry-Fold POS was mentioned before StarchUp in two out of three answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Wash-Dry-Fold POS, about 7 searches for every 1 for StarchUp
Who does AI mention more?
Wash-Dry-Fold POS, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, StarchUp in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Wash-Dry-Fold POS, named ahead of StarchUp in 2 of 3 answers
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Top laundry and dry cleaning software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Wash-Dry-Fold POS was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. StarchUp was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Wash-Dry-Fold POS was listed before StarchUp 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.
CleanCloud5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Cents3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Geelus2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Quick Dry Cleaning Software2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Wash-Dry-Fold POS2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Curbside Laundries1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
StarchUp1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
SPOT Business Systems0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which laundromat or dry cleaning software should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best dry cleaning POS systems?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best laundry software for pickup and delivery?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“dry cleaning software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“laundromat 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 22, 2026.
Is StarchUp or Wash-Dry-Fold POS more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for StarchUp and Wash-Dry-Fold POS by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight laundry and dry cleaning software we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Wash-Dry-Fold POS, StarchUp. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Geelus | CleanCloud | Quick Dry Cleaning Software | Cents | Curbside Laundries | Wash-Dry-Fold POS | SPOT Business Systems | StarchUp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 45.8% | 37.3% | 7.3% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.51% | 1.8% |
| Nov 2025 | 44.7% | 36.4% | 7.2% | 2.6% | 3.3% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Dec 2025 | 45.2% | 36.8% | 7.2% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.39% | 1.8% |
| Jan 2026 | 39.3% | 39.3% | 9.5% | 2.3% | 3.5% | 4.3% | 0.54% | 1.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 35.3% | 43.2% | 10.5% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.46% | 1.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 36.1% | 44.3% | 8.8% | 2.6% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 44.5% | 36.3% | 8.8% | 1.8% | 4.8% | 2.6% | 0.38% | 0.77% |
| May 2026 | 45% | 36.7% | 8.9% | 1.8% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.61% | 0.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 45.1% | 36.7% | 8.9% | 1.8% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.39% | 0.61% |
| Jul 2026 | 44.4% | 36.2% | 10.4% | 2.1% | 2.6% | 3.2% | 0.38% | 0.6% |
| Aug 2026 | 44.4% | 36.2% | 8.8% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 0.38% |
| Sep 2026 | 49.3% | 32.9% | 9.5% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.35% | 0.35% |
How has the StarchUp and Wash-Dry-Fold POS comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Wash-Dry-Fold POS was ahead of StarchUp in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, StarchUp’s share of searches among laundry and dry cleaning software worldwide moved from 1.8% to 0.35%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 320 to 70.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Wash-Dry-Fold POS’s share of searches among laundry and dry cleaning software worldwide moved from 2.7% to 2.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 480.
How did search popularity change for laundry and dry cleaning software worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Wash-Dry-Fold POS lost share of searches among laundry and dry cleaning software worldwide, from 3.2% to 2.4%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for StarchUp worldwide fell 78.1% over 12 measured months, from 320 to 70 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using StarchUp’s and Wash-Dry-Fold POS’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.
StarchUp
1 branded search term
- starchup
Wash-Dry-Fold POS
1 branded search term
- wash dry fold pos
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