AssetSonar vs Freshservice:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Freshservice had more branded searches than AssetSonar among IT asset management platforms in New Zealand. Freshservice had about 140 branded searches, while AssetSonar had 10. Freshservice made up 33.3% of all IT asset management platform searches we track, and AssetSonar accounted for 2.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about IT asset management platforms, Freshservice appeared in three of the five answers and AssetSonar in none.
Who do people search for more?
Freshservice, about 14 searches for every 1 for AssetSonar
Who does AI mention more?
Freshservice, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, AssetSonar in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Freshservice, the only one of the two named
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Top IT asset management platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Freshservice was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. AssetSonar did not appear in any of the 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.
Snipe-IT4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Freshservice3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Lansweeper3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
ManageEngine AssetExplorer3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Asset Panda1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Reftab0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
AssetSonar0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which IT asset management platform should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best IT asset management platforms in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best IT asset management platform in New Zealand for a small IT team?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best asset management software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“track it assets”
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 AssetSonar or Freshservice more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for AssetSonar and Freshservice by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven IT asset management platforms we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Freshservice, AssetSonar. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Freshservice | Snipe-IT | Lansweeper | Asset Panda | Reftab | AssetSonar | ManageEngine AssetExplorer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 31.1% | 20% | 24.4% | 15.6% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Nov 2025 | 30.4% | 23.9% | 19.6% | 15.2% | 4.3% | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 38.9% | 25% | 13.9% | 11.1% | 5.6% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Jan 2026 | 28.2% | 23.1% | 23.1% | 12.8% | 7.7% | 2.6% | 2.6% |
| Feb 2026 | 25% | 25% | 20.5% | 20.5% | 4.5% | 2.3% | 2.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 31.8% | 25% | 20.5% | 11.4% | 4.5% | 2.3% | 4.5% |
| Apr 2026 | 33.3% | 33.3% | 16.7% | 9.5% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| May 2026 | 32.6% | 25.6% | 20.9% | 11.6% | 4.7% | 2.3% | 2.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 32.6% | 25.6% | 20.9% | 11.6% | 4.7% | 2.3% | 2.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 37.8% | 18.9% | 24.3% | 13.5% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0% |
| Aug 2026 | 39.5% | 20.9% | 20.9% | 9.3% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 4.7% |
| Sep 2026 | 33.3% | 26.2% | 16.7% | 9.5% | 9.5% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
How has the AssetSonar and Freshservice comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Freshservice was ahead of AssetSonar in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, AssetSonar’s share of searches among IT asset management platforms in New Zealand moved from 2.2% to 2.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 10.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Freshservice’s share of searches among IT asset management platforms in New Zealand moved from 31.1% to 33.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 140.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand IT asset management platforms in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Reftab overtook ManageEngine AssetExplorer and AssetSonar to rank 5th among IT asset management platforms in New Zealand, with 9.5% of the searches.
In September 2026, Freshservice lost share of searches among IT asset management platforms in New Zealand, from 39.5% to 33.3%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using AssetSonar’s and Freshservice’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.
AssetSonar
1 branded search term
- assetsonar
Freshservice
1 branded search term
- freshservice
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