Teamtailor vs Zoho Recruit:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Teamtailor had more branded searches than Zoho Recruit among applicant tracking systems worldwide. Teamtailor had about 60,700 branded searches, while Zoho Recruit had 33,100. Teamtailor made up 32.2% of all applicant tracking system searches we track, and Zoho Recruit accounted for 17.6%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about applicant tracking systems, Zoho Recruit appeared in four of the five answers and Teamtailor in one. Zoho Recruit was mentioned before Teamtailor in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Teamtailor, about 83% more searches than Zoho Recruit
Who does AI mention more?
Zoho Recruit, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Teamtailor in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Zoho Recruit, named ahead of Teamtailor in 4 of 4 answers
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Top applicant tracking systems in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Zoho Recruit was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Teamtailor was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Zoho Recruit was listed before Teamtailor in every answer that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Greenhouse1st
Workable2nd
Ashby3rd
Breezy HR4th
Zoho Recruit5th
Lever6th
Bullhorn7th
Teamtailor8th
JobAdder–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Workable5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Greenhouse5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Zoho Recruit4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Breezy HR3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Ashby3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Lever2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Teamtailor1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Bullhorn1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
JobAdder0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about applicant tracking systems
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which applicant tracking system should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best applicant tracking systems?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best applicant tracking system for a hiring team?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“applicant tracking systems”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“recruiting 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 20, 2026.
Is Teamtailor or Zoho Recruit more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Teamtailor and Zoho Recruit by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine applicant tracking systems we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Teamtailor, Zoho Recruit. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Workable | Teamtailor | Zoho Recruit | JobAdder | Breezy HR | Greenhouse | Ashby | Lever | Bullhorn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 31.7% | 29.7% | 19.8% | 7.2% | 4.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.49% |
| Nov 2025 | 29.2% | 33.2% | 18.1% | 8.1% | 4.4% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.48% |
| Dec 2025 | 31.9% | 30% | 20% | 6% | 4.9% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.44% |
| Jan 2026 | 32.5% | 30.5% | 16.7% | 7.4% | 4.1% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.44% |
| Feb 2026 | 32.3% | 30.4% | 16.6% | 7.4% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.6% | 2% | 0.44% |
| Mar 2026 | 30% | 34.4% | 15.3% | 6.9% | 4.6% | 5% | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.46% |
| Apr 2026 | 33% | 30.7% | 16.8% | 6.1% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.51% |
| May 2026 | 32.6% | 30.6% | 16.7% | 7.5% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.44% |
| Jun 2026 | 33.5% | 31.2% | 17% | 6.2% | 4.2% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 0.45% |
| Jul 2026 | 31.4% | 28.9% | 19.3% | 7% | 4.7% | 5.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.42% |
| Aug 2026 | 35.7% | 27.8% | 18.6% | 6.8% | 3.7% | 4% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 0.4% |
| Sep 2026 | 34.3% | 32.2% | 17.6% | 6.4% | 3.5% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.47% |
How has the Teamtailor and Zoho Recruit comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Teamtailor was ahead of Zoho Recruit in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Teamtailor’s share of searches among applicant tracking systems worldwide moved from 29.7% to 32.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 60.7K to 60.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Zoho Recruit’s share of searches among applicant tracking systems worldwide moved from 19.8% to 17.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 40.5K to 33.1K.
How did search popularity change for applicant tracking systems worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes

In September 2026, Teamtailor gained share of searches among applicant tracking systems worldwide, from 27.8% to 32.2%.

In September 2026, Zoho Recruit lost share of searches among applicant tracking systems worldwide, from 18.6% to 17.6%.
How are branded searches counted?
5 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Teamtailor’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.
Teamtailor
4 branded search terms
- teamtailor
- teamtailor app
- teamtailor recruiting
- teamtailor software
Zoho Recruit
1 branded search term
- zoho recruit
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