Reckon vs Saasu:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Reckon had more branded searches than Saasu among small business accounting software in Australia. Reckon had about 14,800 branded searches, while Saasu had 880. Reckon made up 1.8% of all small business accounting software searches we track, and Saasu accounted for 0.11%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about small business accounting software, Reckon appeared in three of the five answers and Saasu in none.
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Top small business accounting software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Reckon was mentioned in three out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Saasu 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.
Xero5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
MYOB5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
QuickBooks Online5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Reckon3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Rounded3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Saasu0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which accounting software should my small business use in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best accounting software platforms for small businesses in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best accounting software in Australia for a sole trader doing BAS?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“accounting software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best accounting software for small business”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in Australia on October 22, 2026.
Is Reckon or Saasu more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Reckon and Saasu by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six small business accounting software we track, month by month, from searches in Australia.
Share of searches by month for Reckon, Saasu. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Xero | MYOB | QuickBooks Online | Reckon | Saasu | Rounded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 80.1% | 13.1% | 4.8% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 0.07% |
| Nov 2025 | 80.2% | 13.1% | 4.8% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 0.06% |
| Dec 2025 | 82.3% | 11.1% | 5% | 1.5% | 0.09% | 0.06% |
| Jan 2026 | 80.1% | 13.2% | 4.8% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 0.06% |
| Feb 2026 | 80.4% | 13.1% | 4.8% | 1.4% | 0.09% | 0.05% |
| Mar 2026 | 80.4% | 13.1% | 4.8% | 1.4% | 0.11% | 0.06% |
| Apr 2026 | 80.4% | 13.1% | 4.8% | 1.4% | 0.09% | 0.06% |
| May 2026 | 80.1% | 13.1% | 4.8% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 0.06% |
| Jun 2026 | 80.1% | 13.1% | 4.8% | 1.8% | 0.12% | 0.07% |
| Jul 2026 | 80.1% | 13.1% | 4.8% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 0.07% |
| Aug 2026 | 78.1% | 15.7% | 4.7% | 1.4% | 0.08% | 0.07% |
| Sep 2026 | 80.9% | 13.2% | 4% | 1.8% | 0.11% | 0.06% |
How has the Reckon and Saasu comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Reckon was ahead of Saasu in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Reckon’s share of searches among small business accounting software in Australia held steady at 1.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 14.8K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Saasu’s share of searches among small business accounting software in Australia moved from 0.1% to 0.11%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 880.
How did search popularity change for Australia small business accounting software in September 2026?
0 changes
Neither Reckon nor Saasu moved beyond provider rounding among small business accounting software in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Reckon’s and Saasu’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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