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Billi vs Puretec:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Puretec had more branded searches than Billi among water filter brands in Australia. Puretec had about 4,400 branded searches, while Billi had 3,600. Puretec made up 15.6% of all water filter brand searches we track, and Billi accounted for 12.7%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about water filter brands, Puretec appeared in two of the five answers and Billi in none.

Among water filter brands in Australia in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Puretec, about 22% more searches than Billi

Puretec 4.4K searchesBilli 3.6K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Puretec, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Billi in 0

Puretec in 2 of 5Billi in 0 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Puretec, the only one of the two named

Puretec first in 2Billi never named

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Top water filter brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Puretec was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Billi 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.

  1. Puretec1st
  2. Brita2nd
  3. Waterdrop3rd
  4. Doulton–
  5. Zip Water–
  6. Billi–
  7. Zen Water Systems–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Brita4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Waterdrop4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Puretec2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Doulton0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Zip Water0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Billi0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Zen Water Systems0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

See every answer about water filter brands

5 answers
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which water filter should I buy for my home in Australia?”

    1. 1Brita
    2. 2Waterdrop
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best water filter brands in Australia?”

    1. 1Puretec
    2. 2Brita
    3. 3Waterdrop
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best filtered water tap for a kitchen?”

    1. 1Puretec
    2. 2Waterdrop
  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “water filter”

    1. 1Brita
    2. 2Waterdrop
  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “water filter jug”

    1. 1Brita

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in Australia on October 26, 2026.

Is Billi or Puretec more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Billi and Puretec by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven water filter brands we track, month by month, from searches in Australia.

Billi and Puretec among water filter brands in Australia, by month

Share of searches by month for Puretec, Billi. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthDoultonZip WaterBritaPuretecBilliWaterdropZen Water Systems
Oct 202527.2%22.9%18.2%14.8%12.1%2.4%2.4%
Nov 202532.5%26.4%14.5%11.8%9.7%2.4%2.7%
Dec 202542.9%17.4%15.7%10.4%8.4%2.6%2.6%
Jan 202631%18.8%16.9%16.9%11.3%2.8%2.3%
Feb 202624.8%22.6%16.5%16.5%13.5%3.8%2.2%
Mar 202628%23.5%15.2%15.2%12.5%3%2.5%
Apr 202628.4%22.1%15.4%15.4%12.6%3.5%2.5%
May 202628.7%22.3%15.6%15.6%12.7%3.1%2.1%
Jun 202624.7%23.5%16.4%16.4%13.4%3.3%2.2%
Jul 202632.9%21%14.6%14.6%12%2.9%2%
Aug 202636.9%20.8%13.4%13.4%11%2.7%1.8%
Sep 202628.7%22.3%15.6%15.6%12.7%3.1%2.1%

How has the Billi and Puretec comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Puretec was ahead of Billi in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Billi’s share of searches among water filter brands in Australia moved from 12.1% to 12.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 3.6K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Puretec’s share of searches among water filter brands in Australia moved from 14.8% to 15.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 4.4K.

How did search popularity change for Australia water filter brands in September 2026?

2 changes
  1. In September 2026, Puretec gained share of searches among water filter brands in Australia, from 13.4% to 15.6%.

  2. In September 2026, Billi gained share of searches among water filter brands in Australia, from 11% to 12.7%.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Billi’s and Puretec’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.

Billi

1 branded search term

  • billi tap

Puretec

1 branded search term

  • puretec

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