FREENOW vs Gett:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, FREENOW had more branded searches than Gett among taxi apps in the United Kingdom. FREENOW had about 7,480 branded searches, while Gett had 1,780. FREENOW made up 2.1% of all taxi app searches we track, and Gett accounted for 0.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about taxi apps, FREENOW and Gett each appeared in two of the four answers. FREENOW was mentioned before Gett in two out of three answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
FREENOW, about 4 searches for every 1 for Gett
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 2 of 4 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
FREENOW, named ahead of Gett in 2 of 3 answers
Follow FREENOW vs Gett and get free monthly updates on what changed
By continuing you'll get index updates and occasional product news from Brandwave. Unsubscribe any time. Privacy
Top taxi apps in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, FREENOW and Gett were each mentioned in two out of four: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in the Google AI Overview. FREENOW was listed before Gett in two out of three 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.
Uber4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Bolt4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers- FREENOW2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Gett2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Veezu1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Addison Lee0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about taxi apps
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best taxi app in the UK?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which app should I use to book a taxi in London?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which taxi app is cheapest in the UK?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“taxi app”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United Kingdom on October 27, 2026.
Share of searches by month for FREENOW, Gett. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Uber | Addison Lee | Veezu | Bolt | FREENOW | Gett |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 63.8% | 19.7% | 10.8% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.62% |
| Nov 2025 | 63.7% | 18.5% | 12.4% | 2% | 2.7% | 0.67% |
| Dec 2025 | 66.1% | 15.7% | 12.8% | 2% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 66.8% | 17.9% | 9.8% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.54% |
| Feb 2026 | 67.4% | 18.1% | 9.9% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.54% |
| Mar 2026 | 69.6% | 16.5% | 9% | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.59% |
| Apr 2026 | 72.4% | 15% | 8.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.54% |
| May 2026 | 71% | 15.6% | 8.5% | 2% | 2.3% | 0.49% |
| Jun 2026 | 70% | 15.4% | 8.4% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.51% |
| Jul 2026 | 66.1% | 17.7% | 9.7% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 0.55% |
| Aug 2026 | 75% | 12.7% | 7% | 3% | 2% | 0.35% |
| Sep 2026 | 66.6% | 20.6% | 7.5% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 0.5% |
How has the FREENOW and Gett comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- FREENOW was ahead of Gett in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, FREENOW’s share of searches among taxi apps in the United Kingdom moved from 2.9% to 2.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 9K to 7.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Gett’s share of searches among taxi apps in the United Kingdom moved from 0.62% to 0.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.9K to 1.8K.
How did search popularity change for United Kingdom taxi apps in September 2026?
1 change
Estimated monthly branded searches for FREENOW in the United Kingdom fell 16.7% over 12 measured months, from 9K to 7.5K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using FREENOW’s and Gett’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.
Other head-to-heads among taxi apps
Put your own brand in this comparison
Brandwave tracks your branded demand next to the rival you actually watch, with your campaigns, spend and outcomes on the same timeline.