deskbird vs Skedda:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Skedda had more branded searches than deskbird among desk booking platforms in New Zealand. Skedda had about 590 branded searches, while deskbird had 390. Skedda made up 50.4% of all desk booking platform searches we track, and deskbird accounted for 33.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about desk booking platforms, deskbird appeared in all five answers and Skedda in four. deskbird was mentioned before Skedda in three out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
Skedda, about 51% more searches than deskbird
Who does AI mention more?
deskbird, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
deskbird, named ahead of Skedda in 3 of 5 answers
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Top desk booking platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, deskbird appeared in all five answers. Skedda was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. deskbird was listed before Skedda in three out of five answers.
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.
- deskbird5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Envoy5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Skedda4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Microsoft Places4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Kadence4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Robin2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Officely2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
OfficeRnD0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about desk booking platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which desk booking platform should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best desk booking platforms in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best desk booking platform in New Zealand for a hybrid office?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“office desk booking software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“desk reservation software”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is deskbird or Skedda more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for deskbird and Skedda by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight desk booking platforms we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Skedda, deskbird. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Skedda | deskbird | Microsoft Places | OfficeRnD | Robin | Envoy | Kadence | Officely |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 40.7% | 40.7% | 5.9% | 7.6% | 2.5% | 0.85% | 0.85% | 0.85% |
| Nov 2025 | 38.7% | 47.6% | 4% | 5.6% | 1.6% | 0.81% | 0.81% | 0.81% |
| Dec 2025 | 29.5% | 54.5% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 0% | 1.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 39% | 48% | 5.7% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 0.81% | 0.81% | 0.81% |
| Feb 2026 | 47.6% | 38.7% | 5.6% | 3.2% | 2.4% | 0.81% | 0.81% | 0.81% |
| Mar 2026 | 50.7% | 33.8% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0% | 0.7% |
| Apr 2026 | 42.9% | 42.9% | 6.3% | 4.5% | 1.8% | 0.89% | 0% | 0.89% |
| May 2026 | 48.4% | 39.3% | 5.7% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 0.82% | 0% | 0.82% |
| Jun 2026 | 48.4% | 39.3% | 5.7% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 0% | 0% | 0.82% |
| Jul 2026 | 49.2% | 40% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 1.7% | 0.83% | 0% | 0% |
| Aug 2026 | 48.8% | 39.7% | 5.8% | 3.3% | 1.7% | 0% | 0% | 0.83% |
| Sep 2026 | 50.4% | 33.3% | 6% | 4.3% | 3.4% | 0.85% | 0.85% | 0.85% |
How has the deskbird and Skedda comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands once in the 12 months ending September 2026: Skedda took it in February 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, deskbird’s share of searches among desk booking platforms in New Zealand moved from 40.7% to 33.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 480 to 390.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Skedda’s share of searches among desk booking platforms in New Zealand moved from 40.7% to 50.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 480 to 590.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand desk booking platforms in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Skedda gained share of searches among desk booking platforms in New Zealand, from 48.8% to 50.4%.
In September 2026, deskbird lost share of searches among desk booking platforms in New Zealand, from 39.7% to 33.3%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using deskbird’s and Skedda’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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