Shopify vs Stripe:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Stripe had more branded searches than Shopify among checkout optimisation platforms worldwide. Stripe had about 9,900 branded searches, while Shopify had 2,900. Stripe made up 49.7% of all checkout optimisation platform searches we track, and Shopify accounted for 14.6%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about checkout optimisation platforms, Shopify appeared in all five answers and Stripe in four. Shopify was mentioned before Stripe in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Stripe, about 3 searches for every 1 for Shopify
Who does AI mention more?
Shopify, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Shopify, named ahead of Stripe in every answer
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Top checkout optimisation platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Shopify appeared in all five answers. Stripe was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Shopify was listed before Stripe in every answer.
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.
- Shopify5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Stripe4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Checkout Champ2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Bolt2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
PayPal1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
AfterSell0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Zipify0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
CartHook0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which checkout optimisation platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best checkout optimisation platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best checkout optimisation platform for more online sales?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“ecommerce checkout software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“improve checkout conversion”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Is Shopify or Stripe more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Shopify and Stripe by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight checkout optimisation platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Stripe, Shopify. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Stripe | Checkout Champ | Shopify | AfterSell | Zipify | Bolt | PayPal | CartHook |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 51.5% | 12.3% | 15.3% | 8.1% | 5.5% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 54.9% | 10.9% | 13.1% | 7.3% | 5.9% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 1.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 50.8% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 8.2% | 8.2% | 3.7% | 3% | 1.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 53.5% | 12.8% | 12.8% | 7.1% | 5.7% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 1.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 54.5% | 13.1% | 13.1% | 7.2% | 4.5% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 1.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 52.3% | 12.5% | 15.6% | 8.2% | 4.3% | 3.1% | 2.6% | 1.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 53.5% | 12.8% | 12.8% | 8.4% | 5.7% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| May 2026 | 53.1% | 12.7% | 12.7% | 7% | 7% | 3.9% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Jun 2026 | 54.1% | 13% | 13% | 8.5% | 4.5% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.7% |
| Jul 2026 | 56% | 13.4% | 13.4% | 7.4% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 1.2% |
| Aug 2026 | 50.4% | 14.8% | 14.8% | 9.7% | 4.5% | 3% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Sep 2026 | 49.7% | 14.6% | 14.6% | 9.5% | 4.4% | 3.6% | 2% | 1.6% |
How has the Shopify and Stripe comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Stripe was ahead of Shopify in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Shopify’s share of searches among checkout optimisation platforms worldwide moved from 15.3% to 14.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 3.6K to 2.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Stripe’s share of searches among checkout optimisation platforms worldwide moved from 51.5% to 49.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 12.1K to 9.9K.
How did search popularity change for checkout optimisation platforms worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Stripe lost share of searches among checkout optimisation platforms worldwide, from 50.4% to 49.7%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Shopify worldwide fell 19.4% over 12 measured months, from 3.6K to 2.9K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Shopify’s and Stripe’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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