Catalyst vs Motivity:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Catalyst had more branded searches than Motivity among ABA therapy software in the United States. Catalyst had about 2,220 branded searches, while Motivity had 1,000. Catalyst made up 0.55% of all ABA therapy software searches we track, and Motivity accounted for 0.25%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about ABA therapy software, Motivity appeared in all five answers and Catalyst in none.
Who do people search for more?
Catalyst, about 2 searches for every 1 for Motivity
Who does AI mention more?
Motivity, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Motivity, the only one of the two named
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Top ABA therapy software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Motivity appeared in all five answers. Catalyst 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.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
CentralReach5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Motivity5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
AlohaABA4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Rethink Behavioral Health3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Theralytics3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Artemis3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Catalyst0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Raven Health0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about ABA therapy software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which ABA practice management software should I use in the US?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best ABA practice management software options in the US?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best ABA software in the US for a small clinic?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“aba practice management software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“aba data collection 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 22, 2026.
Is Catalyst or Motivity more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Catalyst and Motivity by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight ABA therapy software we track, month by month, from searches in United States.
Share of searches by month for Catalyst, Motivity. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | CentralReach | AlohaABA | Rethink Behavioral Health | Catalyst | Theralytics | Artemis | Motivity | Raven Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 89.4% | 5.3% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 0.39% | 0.46% | 0.32% | 0.12% |
| Nov 2025 | 89.4% | 6% | 2.5% | 0.93% | 0.39% | 0.39% | 0.3% | 0.12% |
| Dec 2025 | 89.4% | 6% | 2.5% | 1% | 0.39% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.12% |
| Jan 2026 | 90.5% | 5.4% | 2% | 0.89% | 0.39% | 0.22% | 0.32% | 0.18% |
| Feb 2026 | 90.8% | 5.4% | 2% | 0.74% | 0.32% | 0.22% | 0.32% | 0.15% |
| Mar 2026 | 89.6% | 6% | 2.5% | 0.76% | 0.39% | 0.24% | 0.32% | 0.14% |
| Apr 2026 | 90.2% | 5.6% | 2.3% | 0.83% | 0.39% | 0.25% | 0.32% | 0.12% |
| May 2026 | 90.3% | 5.6% | 2.3% | 0.68% | 0.39% | 0.22% | 0.32% | 0.12% |
| Jun 2026 | 91.6% | 4.7% | 2.1% | 0.48% | 0.59% | 0.2% | 0.26% | 0.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 90.4% | 5.6% | 2.2% | 0.56% | 0.47% | 0.32% | 0.32% | 0.12% |
| Aug 2026 | 90.4% | 5.6% | 2.2% | 0.56% | 0.39% | 0.32% | 0.32% | 0.12% |
| Sep 2026 | 91.4% | 5% | 2% | 0.55% | 0.4% | 0.25% | 0.25% | 0.18% |
How has the Catalyst and Motivity comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Catalyst was ahead of Motivity in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Catalyst’s share of searches among ABA therapy software in the United States moved from 1.1% to 0.55%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 4.5K to 2.2K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Motivity’s share of searches among ABA therapy software in the United States moved from 0.32% to 0.25%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.3K to 1K.
How did search popularity change for United States ABA therapy software in September 2026?
2 changes
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Catalyst’s and Motivity’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.
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