How popular isBILL?
In September 2026, people searched for BILL by name about 44,400 times worldwide, an 18.1% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 9.3% of all global accounts payable automation platform searches, placing BILL fourth out of ten platforms. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about accounts payable automation platforms, BILL appeared in four of the five answers and was the second most recommended of the ten.
BILL is the fourth most searched of 10 competitors and the second most recommended in AI answers.
CoupaShare of searches 42%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
TipaltiShare of searches 10.4%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
StampliShare of searches 10.4%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
BILLShare of searches 9.3%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
AirbaseShare of searches 8.5%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top accounts payable automation platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, BILL was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. BILL is the second most recommended of the ten.
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.
Tipalti5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Medius5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
BILL4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
AvidXchange4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Coupa3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Stampli3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Basware2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Ramp2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Airbase0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Melio0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about accounts payable automation platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which accounts payable automation platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best accounts payable automation platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best accounts payable automation platform for supplier invoices?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“accounts payable automation software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best ap automation software”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Which accounts payable automation platforms compete with BILL?
Share of searches by month for Coupa, Tipalti, Stampli, BILL, Airbase, Medius, AvidXchange, Basware. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Coupa | Tipalti | Stampli | BILL | Airbase | Medius | AvidXchange | Basware | Melio | Ramp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 41.5% | 10.3% | 8.4% | 11.2% | 8.4% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 5.6% | 0.94% | 0.05% |
| Nov 2025 | 38.8% | 11.7% | 9.5% | 10.4% | 9.5% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 0.88% | 0.06% |
| Dec 2025 | 39.1% | 11.9% | 9.6% | 10.5% | 9.6% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 5.3% | 1.1% | 0.05% |
| Jan 2026 | 37.9% | 11.5% | 9.3% | 10.2% | 11.4% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 1.1% | 0.06% |
| Feb 2026 | 37.3% | 11.3% | 9.2% | 10.1% | 13.7% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 5% | 1% | 0.07% |
| Mar 2026 | 38.3% | 9.6% | 7.8% | 10.4% | 17.3% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 1.1% | 0.05% |
| Apr 2026 | 43% | 10.8% | 8.7% | 9.5% | 10.6% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 4.7% | 0.98% | 0.06% |
| May 2026 | 38.9% | 11.9% | 9.6% | 10.5% | 9.5% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 0.05% |
| Jun 2026 | 43% | 10.7% | 8.7% | 11.6% | 8.7% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 4.7% | 0.97% | 0.04% |
| Jul 2026 | 39.6% | 11.9% | 9.8% | 10.7% | 9.7% | 6.5% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 1.1% | 0.06% |
| Aug 2026 | 38.7% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 10.4% | 9.5% | 6.4% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 1.3% | 0.05% |
| Sep 2026 | 42% | 10.4% | 10.4% | 9.3% | 8.5% | 6.9% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 1.2% | 0.05% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 42% | 201K | +21.8% | +3.3 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 10.4% | 49.9K | +0.56% | -1.2 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 10.4% | 49.6K | 0% | -1.3 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 9.3% | 44.4K | -0.07% | -1.1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 8.5% | 40.5K | 0% | -1 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 6.9% | 33.1K | +22.1% | +0.6 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 5.7% | 27.1K | +22.1% | +0.5 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 5.7% | 27.1K | +22.1% | +0.5 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 1.2% | 5.5K | -0.54% | -0.1 points | |
| 10, held 10th | 0.05% | 260 | +23.8% | 0 points |
1.
Coupa42%
Held 1st. 201K estimated branded searches, +21.8% vs prior month. Share +3.3 points.
2.
Tipalti10.4%
Held 2nd. 49.9K estimated branded searches, +0.56% vs prior month. Share -1.2 points.
3.
Stampli10.4%
Held 3rd. 49.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.3 points.
4.
BILL9.3%
Held 4th. 44.4K estimated branded searches, -0.07% vs prior month. Share -1.1 points.
5.
Airbase8.5%
Held 5th. 40.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1 points.
6.
Medius6.9%
Held 6th. 33.1K estimated branded searches, +22.1% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.
5.7%
Held 7th. 27.1K estimated branded searches, +22.1% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
8.
Basware5.7%
Held 8th. 27.1K estimated branded searches, +22.1% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
9.
Melio1.2%
Held 9th. 5.5K estimated branded searches, -0.54% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
10.
Ramp0.05%
Held 10th. 260 estimated branded searches, +23.8% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for BILL changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for BILL worldwide fell from 54.3K to 44.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, BILL’s share of searches among accounts payable automation platforms worldwide decreased from 11.2% to 9.3%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, BILL’s share of searches among accounts payable automation platforms worldwide peaked at 11.6% in June 2026 and was lowest at 9.3% in September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, BILL fell from 2nd to 4th among accounts payable automation platforms worldwide.
How did search popularity change for accounts payable automation platforms worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Coupa gained share of searches among accounts payable automation platforms worldwide, from 38.7% to 42%.

In September 2026, Medius gained share of searches among accounts payable automation platforms worldwide, from 6.4% to 6.9%.

In September 2026, Stampli lost share of searches among accounts payable automation platforms worldwide, from 11.6% to 10.4%.

In September 2026, Tipalti lost share of searches among accounts payable automation platforms worldwide, from 11.6% to 10.4%.

In September 2026, BILL lost share of searches among accounts payable automation platforms worldwide, from 10.4% to 9.3%.

In September 2026, Airbase lost share of searches among accounts payable automation platforms worldwide, from 9.5% to 8.5%.
How are BILL’s branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using BILL’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- bill com
- bill.com
- bill.com ap
- bill.com ap automation
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Where does BILL compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounts payable automation platforms | 4th of 10 | 9.3% | Shown above |
| Accounts receivable automation platforms | 1st of 9 | 45% | Show ranking |

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