Airbase vs Tipalti:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Tipalti had more branded searches than Airbase among accounts payable automation platforms worldwide. Tipalti had about 49,900 branded searches, while Airbase had 40,500. Tipalti made up 10.4% of all accounts payable automation platform searches we track, and Airbase accounted for 8.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about accounts payable automation platforms, Tipalti appeared in all five answers and Airbase in none.
Who do people search for more?
Tipalti, about 23% more searches than Airbase
Who does AI mention more?
Tipalti, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Tipalti, the only one of the two named
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Top accounts payable automation platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Tipalti appeared in all five answers. Airbase 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.
- 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.
Is Airbase or Tipalti more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Airbase and Tipalti by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten accounts payable automation platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Tipalti, Airbase. 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% |
How has the Airbase and Tipalti comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Airbase took it in February 2026, Tipalti took it in April 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Airbase’s share of searches among accounts payable automation platforms worldwide moved from 8.4% to 8.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 40.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Tipalti’s share of searches among accounts payable automation platforms worldwide moved from 10.3% to 10.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 49.8K to 49.9K.
How did search popularity change for accounts payable automation platforms worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Tipalti lost share of searches among accounts payable automation platforms worldwide, from 11.6% to 10.4%.
In September 2026, Airbase lost share of searches among accounts payable automation platforms worldwide, from 9.5% to 8.5%.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Airbase’s and Tipalti’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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