How popular isCollaborateMD?
In September 2026, people searched for CollaborateMD by name about 4,400 times in the United States, an 18.5% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 0.72% of all United States medical billing software searches, placing CollaborateMD ninth out of ten brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about medical billing software, CollaborateMD appeared in three of the five answers and was the fifth most recommended of the ten.
CollaborateMD is the ninth most searched of 10 competitors and the fifth most recommended in AI answers.
AthenahealthShare of searches 32.9%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
SimplePracticeShare of searches 32.9%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
AdvancedMDShare of searches 9.9%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
WaystarShare of searches 9.9%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 8th
CollaborateMDShare of searches 0.72%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
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Top medical billing software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, CollaborateMD was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. CollaborateMD is the fifth most recommended of the ten.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
AdvancedMD1st
Tebra2nd
EZClaim3rd
Athenahealth4th
CollaborateMD5th
SimplePractice6th
DrChrono7th
Waystar8th
eClinicalWorks–
Kareo–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
AdvancedMD5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Athenahealth4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Tebra4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
DrChrono3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
CollaborateMD3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
SimplePractice2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Waystar2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
EZClaim2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
eClinicalWorks0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Kareo0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about medical billing software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which medical billing software should I use in the US?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best medical billing software options in the US?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best medical billing software in the US for a clinic billing team?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“medical billing software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“medical claims software”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United States on October 19, 2026.
Which medical billing software compete with CollaborateMD?
Share of searches by month for Athenahealth, SimplePractice, AdvancedMD, Waystar, DrChrono, Tebra, eClinicalWorks, CollaborateMD. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Athenahealth | SimplePractice | AdvancedMD | Waystar | DrChrono | Tebra | eClinicalWorks | Kareo | CollaborateMD | EZClaim |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 39.6% | 26.5% | 9.7% | 9.7% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 0.71% | 0.06% |
| Nov 2025 | 34.5% | 28.3% | 10.4% | 10.4% | 4.7% | 5.7% | 3.8% | 1.4% | 0.76% | 0.07% |
| Dec 2025 | 34.8% | 28.5% | 10.5% | 10.5% | 4.7% | 5.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 0.76% | 0.07% |
| Jan 2026 | 31.9% | 31.9% | 9.6% | 9.6% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 4.3% | 1.3% | 0.86% | 0.06% |
| Feb 2026 | 33.8% | 27.8% | 10.2% | 12.5% | 4.6% | 5.6% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 0.74% | 0.07% |
| Mar 2026 | 35.3% | 28.8% | 10.6% | 10.6% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 0.77% | 0.05% |
| Apr 2026 | 33.8% | 27.8% | 10.2% | 12.5% | 4.6% | 5.6% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 0.74% | 0.07% |
| May 2026 | 34.6% | 28.4% | 10.4% | 10.4% | 4.7% | 5.7% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 0.93% | 0.06% |
| Jun 2026 | 31.6% | 31.6% | 9.5% | 11.6% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 3.5% | 1% | 0.69% | 0.05% |
| Jul 2026 | 34.3% | 28.2% | 10.3% | 10.3% | 4.6% | 5.7% | 4.6% | 1.1% | 0.75% | 0.05% |
| Aug 2026 | 37.2% | 30.4% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 4.1% | 5% | 3.4% | 1% | 0.66% | 0.04% |
| Sep 2026 | 32.9% | 32.9% | 9.9% | 9.9% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 0.72% | 0.04% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 32.9% | 201K | -18.3% | -4.3 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 32.9% | 201K | 0% | +2.5 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 9.9% | 60.5K | 0% | +0.8 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 9.9% | 60.5K | 0% | +0.8 points | |
| 5, moved from 6th to 5th | 4.4% | 27.1K | 0% | +0.3 pointsmoved from 6th to 5th | |
| 6, moved from 5th to 6th | 4.4% | 27.1K | -18.1% | -0.6 pointsmoved from 5th to 6th | |
| 7, held 7th | 3.6% | 22.2K | 0% | +0.3 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 1.1% | 6.6K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 0.72% | 4.4K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 10, held 10th | 0.04% | 260 | 0% | 0 points |
32.9%
Held 1st. 201K estimated branded searches, -18.3% vs prior month. Share -4.3 points.
32.9%
Held 2nd. 201K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +2.5 points.
9.9%
Held 3rd. 60.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.8 points.
4.
Waystar9.9%
Held 4th. 60.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.8 points.
5.
DrChrono4.4%
Moved from 6th to 5th. 27.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
6.
Tebra4.4%
Moved from 5th to 6th. 27.1K estimated branded searches, -18.1% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.
3.6%
Held 7th. 22.2K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
8.
Kareo1.1%
Held 8th. 6.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
0.72%
Held 9th. 4.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
10.
EZClaim0.04%
Held 10th. 260 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for CollaborateMD changed in the United States over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for CollaborateMD in the United States fell from 5.4K to 4.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, CollaborateMD’s share of searches among medical billing software in the United States held steady, from 0.71% to 0.72%.
How did search popularity change for United States medical billing software in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, SimplePractice gained share of searches among medical billing software in the United States, from 30.4% to 32.9%.

In September 2026, AdvancedMD gained share of searches among medical billing software in the United States, from 9.1% to 9.9%.

In September 2026, Waystar gained share of searches among medical billing software in the United States, from 9.1% to 9.9%.

In September 2026, Athenahealth lost share of searches among medical billing software in the United States, from 37.2% to 32.9%.

In September 2026, Tebra lost share of searches among medical billing software in the United States, from 5% to 4.4%.

In September 2026, DrChrono rose from 6th to 5th among medical billing software in the United States.
How are CollaborateMD’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using CollaborateMD’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- collaboratemd
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