Microsoft Places vs Robin:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Microsoft Places had more branded searches than Robin among desk booking platforms in New Zealand. Microsoft Places had about 70 branded searches, while Robin had 40. Microsoft Places made up 6% of all desk booking platform searches we track, and Robin accounted for 3.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about desk booking platforms, Microsoft Places appeared in four of the five answers and Robin in two. Microsoft Places was mentioned before Robin in three out of four answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Microsoft Places, about 75% more searches than Robin
Who does AI mention more?
Microsoft Places, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Robin in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Microsoft Places, named ahead of Robin in 3 of 4 answers
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Top desk booking platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Microsoft Places was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two 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. Microsoft Places was listed before Robin in three out of four 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.
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 Microsoft Places or Robin more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Microsoft Places 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.
Share of searches by month for Microsoft Places, Robin. 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 Microsoft Places and Robin comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Microsoft Places was ahead of Robin in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Microsoft Places’ share of searches among desk booking platforms in New Zealand moved from 5.9% to 6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 70.
- 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?
1 change
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 Microsoft Places’ 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.
Microsoft Places
1 branded search term
- microsoft places
Robin
3 branded search terms
- robin desk booking
- robin powered
- robin workplace
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