SmartSuite vs Softr:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Softr had more branded searches than SmartSuite among no-code database platforms in New Zealand. Softr had about 4,440 branded searches, while SmartSuite had 30. Softr made up 63.3% of all no-code database platform searches we track, and SmartSuite accounted for 0.43%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about no-code database platforms, SmartSuite and Softr each appeared in two of the five answers. SmartSuite and Softr were each mentioned first in two of the four answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Softr, about 148 searches for every 1 for SmartSuite
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 2 of 5 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Each is named first in 2 of 4 answers.
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Top no-code database platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, SmartSuite was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Softr was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. SmartSuite and Softr were each listed first in two of the 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.
Airtable5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Baserow4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Knack3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Softr2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
NocoDB2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
SmartSuite2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
SeaTable0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Stackby0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about no-code database platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which no-code database platform should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best no-code database platforms in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best no-code database platform in New Zealand for team workflows?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“no-code database platforms”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“no code database nz”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is SmartSuite or Softr more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for SmartSuite and Softr by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight no-code database platforms we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Softr, SmartSuite. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Softr | Airtable | Baserow | NocoDB | SmartSuite | SeaTable | Knack | Stackby |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 66.9% | 29.4% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.49% | 0.37% | 0.25% | 0.12% |
| Nov 2025 | 67.7% | 29% | 1.1% | 0.76% | 0.46% | 0.61% | 0.3% | 0.15% |
| Dec 2025 | 66.9% | 29.5% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.37% | 0.37% | 0.18% | 0.18% |
| Jan 2026 | 62.8% | 34% | 0.57% | 1.3% | 0.57% | 0.28% | 0.28% | 0.14% |
| Feb 2026 | 58.1% | 38.3% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.64% | 0.16% | 0.32% | 0.16% |
| Mar 2026 | 58.5% | 38% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.52% | 0.26% | 0.26% | 0.13% |
| Apr 2026 | 62.9% | 33.8% | 1.3% | 0.98% | 0.42% | 0.28% | 0.28% | 0.14% |
| May 2026 | 58.8% | 38.2% | 0.92% | 0.92% | 0.53% | 0.26% | 0.26% | 0.13% |
| Jun 2026 | 63.2% | 34.1% | 0.99% | 0.99% | 0.28% | 0.14% | 0.14% | 0.14% |
| Jul 2026 | 63% | 34% | 0.99% | 0.99% | 0.43% | 0.14% | 0.28% | 0.14% |
| Aug 2026 | 62.7% | 34% | 1.3% | 0.71% | 0.71% | 0.28% | 0.14% | 0.14% |
| Sep 2026 | 63.3% | 34.2% | 0.71% | 0.71% | 0.43% | 0.29% | 0.14% | 0.14% |
How has the SmartSuite and Softr comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Softr was ahead of SmartSuite in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, SmartSuite’s share of searches among no-code database platforms in New Zealand moved from 0.49% to 0.43%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 40 to 30.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Softr’s share of searches among no-code database platforms in New Zealand moved from 66.9% to 63.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 5.5K to 4.4K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand no-code database platforms in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Softr gained share of searches among no-code database platforms in New Zealand, from 62.7% to 63.3%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for SmartSuite in New Zealand fell 25% over 12 measured months, from 40 to 30 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using SmartSuite’s and Softr’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.
SmartSuite
1 branded search term
- smartsuite
Softr
3 branded search terms
- softr
- softr io
- softr notion
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