How popular isFinastra?
In September 2026, people searched for Finastra by name about 27,100 times worldwide, an 18.1% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 25.7% of all global core banking platform searches, placing Finastra second out of eight platforms. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about core banking platforms, Finastra appeared in two of the five answers and was the sixth most recommended of the eight.
Finastra is the second most searched of 8 competitors and the sixth most recommended in AI answers.
TemenosShare of searches 31.4%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
FinastraShare of searches 25.7%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
MambuShare of searches 14.1%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
nCinoShare of searches 14.1%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Thought MachineShare of searches 7.7%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
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Top core banking platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Finastra was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Finastra is the sixth most recommended of the eight.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Temenos1st
- Thought Machine2nd
- Mambu3rd
Infosys Finacle4th
Oracle FLEXCUBE5th- Finastra6th
Finxact7th- nCino–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Temenos4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Mambu4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Thought Machine4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Infosys Finacle3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Finastra2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Oracle FLEXCUBE2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Finxact2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- nCino0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about core banking platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which core banking platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best core banking platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best core banking platform for a bank core system?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“core banking platforms”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“bank core system”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Which core banking platforms compete with Finastra?
Share of searches by month for Temenos, Finastra, Mambu, nCino, Thought Machine, Infosys Finacle, Oracle FLEXCUBE. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Temenos | Finastra | Mambu | nCino | Thought Machine | Infosys Finacle | Oracle FLEXCUBE | Finxact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 32.2% | 26.3% | 14.4% | 14.4% | 6.4% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 1% |
| Nov 2025 | 36.2% | 24.2% | 13.2% | 13.2% | 5.9% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 0.79% |
| Dec 2025 | 33.8% | 27.6% | 15.1% | 12.3% | 4.5% | 3% | 3% | 0.73% |
| Jan 2026 | 34.4% | 23% | 15.4% | 15.4% | 5.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 0.75% |
| Feb 2026 | 35.4% | 23.7% | 12.9% | 15.8% | 5.8% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 0.77% |
| Mar 2026 | 33.9% | 22.7% | 15.2% | 15.2% | 6.8% | 3% | 2.4% | 0.84% |
| Apr 2026 | 35.4% | 23.7% | 12.9% | 15.8% | 5.8% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 0.77% |
| May 2026 | 36.7% | 24.5% | 13.4% | 13.4% | 6% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 36.4% | 24.4% | 13.3% | 13.3% | 5.9% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 0.79% |
| Jul 2026 | 31.7% | 25.9% | 14.2% | 14.2% | 6.3% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 0.84% |
| Aug 2026 | 33.6% | 22.5% | 15% | 15% | 6.7% | 3.7% | 2.4% | 1% |
| Sep 2026 | 31.4% | 25.7% | 14.1% | 14.1% | 7.7% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 0.84% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 31.4% | 33.1K | 0% | -2.2 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 25.7% | 27.1K | +22.1% | +3.2 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 14.1% | 14.8K | 0% | -1 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 14.1% | 14.8K | 0% | -1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 7.7% | 8.1K | +22.7% | +1 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 3.4% | 3.6K | 0% | -0.2 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 2.8% | 2.9K | +20.8% | +0.3 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.84% | 880 | -12% | -0.2 points |
1.
Temenos31.4%
Held 1st. 33.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -2.2 points.
2.
Finastra25.7%
Held 2nd. 27.1K estimated branded searches, +22.1% vs prior month. Share +3.2 points.
3.
Mambu14.1%
Held 3rd. 14.8K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1 points.
4.
nCino14.1%
Held 4th. 14.8K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1 points.
7.7%
Held 5th. 8.1K estimated branded searches, +22.7% vs prior month. Share +1 points.
3.4%
Held 6th. 3.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
2.8%
Held 7th. 2.9K estimated branded searches, +20.8% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
8.
Finxact0.84%
Held 8th. 880 estimated branded searches, -12% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
Compare popularity between Finastra and its closest rivals
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12 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Finastra changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Finastra worldwide fell from 33.1K to 27.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Finastra’s share of searches among core banking platforms worldwide decreased from 26.3% to 25.7%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Finastra’s share of searches among core banking platforms worldwide peaked at 27.6% in December 2025 and was lowest at 22.5% in August 2026.
How did search popularity change for core banking platforms worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Finastra gained share of searches among core banking platforms worldwide, from 22.5% to 25.7%.
In September 2026, Thought Machine gained share of searches among core banking platforms worldwide, from 6.7% to 7.7%.
In September 2026, Temenos lost share of searches among core banking platforms worldwide, from 33.6% to 31.4%.
In September 2026, Mambu lost share of searches among core banking platforms worldwide, from 15% to 14.1%.
In September 2026, nCino lost share of searches among core banking platforms worldwide, from 15% to 14.1%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Finxact worldwide fell 32.3% over 12 measured months, from 1.3K to 880 in September 2026.
How are Finastra’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Finastra’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- finastra
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Where does Finastra compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core banking platforms | 2nd of 8 | 25.7% | Shown above |
| Lending origination platforms | 2nd of 8 | 32% | Show ranking |
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