How popular isMuni-Link?
In September 2026, people searched for Muni-Link by name about 590 times worldwide, a 22.9% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 1.8% of all global utility billing software searches, placing Muni-Link fourth out of six brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about utility billing software, Muni-Link appeared in four of the five answers and was the second most recommended of the six.
Muni-Link is the fourth most searched of 6 competitors and the second most recommended in AI answers.
ItronShare of searches 56.2%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
VertexOneShare of searches 37.6%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
MuniBillingShare of searches 2.7%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Muni-LinkShare of searches 1.8%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
CayentaShare of searches 1.5%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top utility billing software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Muni-Link was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Muni-Link is the second most recommended of the six.
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.
Muni-Link4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
MuniBilling3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- El Dorado Utility Billing3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Itron0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
VertexOne0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Cayenta0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about utility billing software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which utility billing software should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best utility billing software options?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best utility billing software for customer billing?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“utility billing software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“utility billing system”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Which utility billing software compete with Muni-Link?
Share of searches by month for Itron, VertexOne, MuniBilling, Muni-Link. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Itron | VertexOne | MuniBilling | Muni-Link | Cayenta | El Dorado Utility Billing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 60.9% | 33.2% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 2% | 0.19% |
| Nov 2025 | 65.6% | 29.3% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.15% |
| Dec 2025 | 60.9% | 33.3% | 2.4% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.13% |
| Jan 2026 | 60.6% | 33.2% | 2.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.23% |
| Feb 2026 | 69% | 25.2% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.22% |
| Mar 2026 | 64.6% | 28.8% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.15% |
| Apr 2026 | 64.4% | 28.7% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.2% |
| May 2026 | 64.2% | 28.7% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.14% |
| Jun 2026 | 60.5% | 33.1% | 2.4% | 2% | 2% | 0.13% |
| Jul 2026 | 59.9% | 32.8% | 2.9% | 2% | 2.4% | 0.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 60.1% | 32.9% | 2.9% | 2% | 2% | 0.13% |
| Sep 2026 | 56.2% | 37.6% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.16% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 56.2% | 18.1K | 0% | -3.9 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 37.6% | 12.1K | +22.2% | +4.7 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 2.7% | 880 | 0% | -0.2 points | |
| 4, moved from 5th to 4th | 1.8% | 590 | 0% | -0.1 pointsmoved from 5th to 4th | |
| 5, moved from 4th to 5th | 1.5% | 480 | -18.6% | -0.5 pointsmoved from 4th to 5th | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.16% | 50 | +25% | 0 points |
1.
Itron56.2%
Held 1st. 18.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -3.9 points.
37.6%
Held 2nd. 12.1K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +4.7 points.
2.7%
Held 3rd. 880 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
1.8%
Moved from 5th to 4th. 590 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
5.
Cayenta1.5%
Moved from 4th to 5th. 480 estimated branded searches, -18.6% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
0.16%
Held 6th. 50 estimated branded searches, +25% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between Muni-Link and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Muni-Link
5 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Muni-Link changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Muni-Link worldwide rose from 480 to 590.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Muni-Link’s share of searches among utility billing software worldwide increased from 1.3% to 1.8%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Muni-Link rose from 5th to 4th among utility billing software worldwide.
How did search popularity change for utility billing software worldwide in September 2026?
5 changes

In September 2026, VertexOne gained share of searches among utility billing software worldwide, from 32.9% to 37.6%.

In September 2026, Itron lost share of searches among utility billing software worldwide, from 60.1% to 56.2%.

In September 2026, Muni-Link rose from 5th to 4th among utility billing software worldwide.

In September 2026, Cayenta fell from 4th to 5th among utility billing software worldwide.
Estimated monthly branded searches for El Dorado Utility Billing worldwide fell 28.6% over 12 measured months, from 70 to 50 in September 2026.
How are Muni-Link’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Muni-Link’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.
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