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Cezanne HR vs Sage HR:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Sage HR had more branded searches than Cezanne HR among HR software in the United Kingdom. Sage HR had about 27,100 branded searches, while Cezanne HR had 6,600. Sage HR made up 6.7% of all HR software searches we track, and Cezanne HR accounted for 1.6%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about HR software, Sage HR appeared in four of the five answers and Cezanne HR in none.

Among HR software in the United Kingdom in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Sage HR, about 4 searches for every 1 for Cezanne HR

Sage HR 27.1K searchesCezanne HR 6.6K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Sage HR, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Cezanne HR in 0

Sage HR in 4 of 5Cezanne HR in 0 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Sage HR, the only one of the two named

Sage HR first in 4Cezanne HR never named

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Top HR software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Sage HR was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Cezanne HR 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.

  1. Breathe1st
  2. CharlieHR2nd
  3. Sage HR3rd
  4. BrightHR4th
  5. Employment Hero5th
  6. Rippling6th
  7. Access PeopleHR7th
  8. Personio8th
  9. HiBob9th
  10. Cezanne HR–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Breathe5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • BrightHR4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Sage HR4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • CharlieHR4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Rippling3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Employment Hero3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Personio2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • HiBob1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Access PeopleHR1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Cezanne HR0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

See every answer about HR software

5 answers

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United Kingdom on October 22, 2026.

Is Cezanne HR or Sage HR more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Cezanne HR and Sage HR by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten HR software we track, month by month, from searches in United Kingdom.

Cezanne HR and Sage HR among HR software in the United Kingdom, by month

Share of searches by month for Sage HR, Cezanne HR. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthBrightHRBreatheHiBobSage HRRipplingAccess PeopleHRCharlieHREmployment HeroCezanne HRPersonio
Oct 202546.6%21.6%7.9%6.5%2.4%4.3%4.3%2.9%1.9%1.6%
Nov 202548.7%18.4%8.2%6.8%2.5%4.5%4.5%3%2%1.3%
Dec 202546.5%21.6%7.9%6.5%2.9%4.3%4.3%2.9%1.9%1.3%
Jan 202645.7%21.1%7.7%7.7%2.8%4.2%4.2%2.8%2.3%1.3%
Feb 202649.5%18.7%8.4%6.9%2.5%3.7%3.7%3.1%2.1%1.4%
Mar 202646.5%21.5%7.9%6.4%2.9%3.5%4.3%3.5%1.9%1.6%
Apr 202649.2%18.6%6.8%6.8%3%3.7%4.6%3.7%2%1.4%
May 202649.8%18.9%6.9%6.9%3.1%3.8%3.8%3.8%1.7%1.4%
Jun 202646.5%21.5%7.9%6.4%2.9%3.5%4.3%3.5%1.9%1.6%
Jul 202646.8%21.7%7.9%6.5%2.9%3.5%4.3%3.5%1.6%1.3%
Aug 202644%20.4%9.1%7.5%4.1%3.3%4.1%4.1%1.8%1.5%
Sep 202648.4%18.3%8.2%6.7%4.5%3.7%3.7%3.7%1.6%1.3%

How has the Cezanne HR and Sage HR comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Sage HR was ahead of Cezanne HR in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Cezanne HR’s share of searches among HR software in the United Kingdom moved from 1.9% to 1.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 8.1K to 6.6K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Sage HR’s share of searches among HR software in the United Kingdom moved from 6.5% to 6.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 27.1K.

How did search popularity change for United Kingdom HR software in September 2026?

2 changes
  1. In September 2026, Sage HR lost share of searches among HR software in the United Kingdom, from 7.5% to 6.7%.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for Cezanne HR in the United Kingdom fell 18.5% over 12 measured months, from 8.1K to 6.6K in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Cezanne HR’s and Sage HR’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.

Cezanne HR

1 branded search term

  • cezanne hr

Sage HR

1 branded search term

  • sage hr

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