PODS vs U-Pack:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, PODS had more branded searches than U-Pack among moving container companies in the United States. PODS had about 83,000 branded searches, while U-Pack had 27,100. PODS made up 55.7% of all moving container company searches we track, and U-Pack accounted for 18.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about moving container companies, PODS appeared in all four answers and U-Pack in three. PODS was mentioned before U-Pack in three out of four answers.
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Top moving container companies in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, PODS appeared in all four answers. U-Pack was mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. PODS was listed before U-Pack in three out of four answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
PODS1st
U-Pack2nd
1-800-PACK-RAT3rd
U-Haul U-Box4th
Zippy Shell5th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- PODS4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- 1-800-PACK-RAT4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- U-Pack3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- U-Haul U-Box3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Zippy Shell1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which moving container company should I use in the US?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best moving container companies in the US?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the cheapest moving container company in the US for a long-distance move?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“portable storage containers”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“moving containers”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United States on October 22, 2026.
Is PODS or U-Pack more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for PODS and U-Pack by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five moving container companies we track, month by month, from searches in United States.
Share of searches by month for PODS, U-Pack. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | PODS | U-Pack | 1-800-PACK-RAT | U-Haul U-Box | Zippy Shell |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 60.6% | 16.2% | 12% | 7.2% | 3.9% |
| Nov 2025 | 57.4% | 18.8% | 13.3% | 6.8% | 3.7% |
| Dec 2025 | 54.2% | 17.7% | 17.3% | 6.5% | 4.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 59.3% | 21.1% | 9.1% | 6.3% | 4.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 57.9% | 19.7% | 10.4% | 7.2% | 4.8% |
| Mar 2026 | 54.5% | 21.7% | 11.5% | 7.9% | 4.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 60.3% | 17.9% | 9.4% | 8% | 4.4% |
| May 2026 | 58.2% | 17.1% | 11.1% | 9.4% | 4.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 54.9% | 18.8% | 12.2% | 10.3% | 3.8% |
| Jul 2026 | 55.8% | 19.3% | 12.5% | 8.6% | 3.9% |
| Aug 2026 | 54% | 18.5% | 14.7% | 8.3% | 4.5% |
| Sep 2026 | 55.7% | 18.2% | 14.4% | 8.1% | 3.6% |
How has the PODS and U-Pack comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- PODS was ahead of U-Pack in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, PODS’s share of searches among moving container companies in the United States moved from 60.6% to 55.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 83K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, U-Pack’s share of searches among moving container companies in the United States moved from 16.2% to 18.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 22.2K to 27.1K.
How did search popularity change for United States moving container companies in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, PODS gained share of searches among moving container companies in the United States, from 54% to 55.7%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for U-Pack in the United States rose 22.1% over 12 measured months, from 22.2K to 27.1K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using PODS’s and U-Pack’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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