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Kadence vs Robin:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Robin had more branded searches than Kadence among desk booking platforms in New Zealand. Robin had about 40 branded searches, while Kadence had 10. Robin made up 3.4% of all desk booking platform searches we track, and Kadence accounted for 0.85%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about desk booking platforms, Kadence appeared in four of the five answers and Robin in two. Kadence was mentioned before Robin in three out of five answers.

Among desk booking platforms in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Robin, about 4 searches for every 1 for Kadence

Robin 40 searchesKadence 10 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Kadence, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Robin in 2

Kadence in 4 of 5Robin in 2 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Kadence, named ahead of Robin in 3 of 5 answers

Kadence first in 3Robin first in 2

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Top desk booking platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Kadence was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Robin was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Kadence was listed before Robin in three out of five answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. deskbird1st
  2. Skedda2nd
  3. Microsoft Places3rd
  4. Envoy4th
  5. Robin5th
  6. Kadence6th
  7. Officely7th
  8. OfficeRnD–

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

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5 answers

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 Kadence or Robin more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Kadence and Robin 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.

Kadence and Robin among desk booking platforms in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Robin, Kadence. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthSkeddadeskbirdMicrosoft PlacesOfficeRnDRobinEnvoyKadenceOfficely
Oct 202540.7%40.7%5.9%7.6%2.5%0.85%0.85%0.85%
Nov 202538.7%47.6%4%5.6%1.6%0.81%0.81%0.81%
Dec 202529.5%54.5%5.7%5.7%2.3%1.1%0%1.1%
Jan 202639%48%5.7%3.3%1.6%0.81%0.81%0.81%
Feb 202647.6%38.7%5.6%3.2%2.4%0.81%0.81%0.81%
Mar 202650.7%33.8%6.3%6.3%1.4%0.7%0%0.7%
Apr 202642.9%42.9%6.3%4.5%1.8%0.89%0%0.89%
May 202648.4%39.3%5.7%3.3%1.6%0.82%0%0.82%
Jun 202648.4%39.3%5.7%4.1%1.6%0%0%0.82%
Jul 202649.2%40%4.2%4.2%1.7%0.83%0%0%
Aug 202648.8%39.7%5.8%3.3%1.7%0%0%0.83%
Sep 202650.4%33.3%6%4.3%3.4%0.85%0.85%0.85%

How has the Kadence and Robin comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Robin was ahead of Kadence in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Kadence’s share of searches among desk booking platforms in New Zealand held steady at 0.85%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 10.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Robin’s share of searches among desk booking platforms in New Zealand moved from 2.5% to 3.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 30 to 40.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand desk booking platforms in September 2026?

2 changes
  1. In September 2026, Kadence overtook Officely to rank 7th among desk booking platforms in New Zealand, with 0.85% of the searches.

  2. In September 2026, Robin gained share of searches among desk booking platforms in New Zealand, from 1.7% to 3.4%.

How are branded searches counted?

4 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Kadence’s and Robin’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.

Kadence

1 branded search term

  • kadence desk booking

Robin

3 branded search terms

  • robin desk booking
  • robin powered
  • robin workplace

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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