Homecare Homebase vs MatrixCare:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, MatrixCare had more branded searches than Homecare Homebase among hospice software in the United States. MatrixCare had about 6,710 branded searches, while Homecare Homebase had 5,200. MatrixCare made up 26.7% of all hospice software searches we track, and Homecare Homebase accounted for 20.7%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about hospice software, MatrixCare appeared in four of the five answers and Homecare Homebase in three. MatrixCare was mentioned before Homecare Homebase in four out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
MatrixCare, about 29% more searches than Homecare Homebase
Who does AI mention more?
MatrixCare, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Homecare Homebase in 3
Who does AI recommend more?
MatrixCare, named ahead of Homecare Homebase in 4 of 5 answers
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Top hospice software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, MatrixCare was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Homecare Homebase was mentioned in three out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. MatrixCare was listed before Homecare Homebase in four out of five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
WellSky1st
Hospice Tools2nd
Axxess3rd
Alora4th
Homecare Homebase5th- MatrixCare6th
Netsmart myUnity7th- Consolo–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Hospice Tools5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- MatrixCare4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Axxess4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- WellSky4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Alora4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Homecare Homebase3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Netsmart myUnity2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Consolo0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about hospice software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which hospice EHR should I use in the US?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best hospice software systems in the US?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best hospice EHR in the US for a small agency?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“hospice software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“hospice emr”
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 Homecare Homebase or MatrixCare more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Homecare Homebase and MatrixCare by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight hospice software we track, month by month, from searches in United States.
Share of searches by month for MatrixCare, Homecare Homebase. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Consolo | MatrixCare | Homecare Homebase | Netsmart myUnity | Axxess | Hospice Tools | WellSky | Alora |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 25.1% | 17.2% | 38.7% | 8.1% | 5% | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.22% |
| Nov 2025 | 21.8% | 18.2% | 41.3% | 8.6% | 4.3% | 2.4% | 3.3% | 0.17% |
| Dec 2025 | 24.5% | 20.4% | 32.6% | 9.4% | 5.9% | 3.3% | 3.7% | 0.15% |
| Jan 2026 | 24.7% | 20.6% | 32.9% | 9.6% | 6% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 0.15% |
| Feb 2026 | 26.9% | 18.3% | 32.7% | 10.7% | 5.3% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 24.1% | 20.4% | 32.9% | 9.5% | 5.9% | 3.2% | 3.7% | 0.26% |
| Apr 2026 | 26.5% | 22.4% | 27.3% | 10.3% | 6.4% | 2.9% | 4% | 0.2% |
| May 2026 | 29.2% | 24.5% | 23% | 9% | 7.1% | 3.2% | 3.9% | 0.22% |
| Jun 2026 | 29.3% | 24.5% | 23.1% | 9.2% | 7.1% | 2.6% | 3.9% | 0.18% |
| Jul 2026 | 26.8% | 27.4% | 21.1% | 10.4% | 6.5% | 3.6% | 4.1% | 0.2% |
| Aug 2026 | 32.7% | 22.2% | 21% | 10.5% | 6.5% | 2.9% | 4% | 0.16% |
| Sep 2026 | 32.2% | 26.7% | 20.7% | 8.2% | 6.4% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
How has the Homecare Homebase and MatrixCare comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands once in the 12 months ending September 2026: MatrixCare took it in May 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Homecare Homebase’s share of searches among hospice software in the United States moved from 38.7% to 20.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 12.5K to 5.2K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, MatrixCare’s share of searches among hospice software in the United States moved from 17.2% to 26.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 5.5K to 6.7K.
How did search popularity change for United States hospice software in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, MatrixCare gained share of searches among hospice software in the United States, from 22.2% to 26.7%.
Homecare Homebase’s share of searches among hospice software in the United States has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 23.1% to 20.7% in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Homecare Homebase’s and MatrixCare’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.
Homecare Homebase
2 branded search terms
- hchb
- homecare homebase
MatrixCare
2 branded search terms
- matrixcare
- matrixcare hospice
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