Expeditors vs Thomson Reuters:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Thomson Reuters had more branded searches than Expeditors among trade compliance platforms worldwide. Thomson Reuters had about 135,000 branded searches, while Expeditors had 90,500. Thomson Reuters made up 26.6% of all trade compliance platform searches we track, and Expeditors accounted for 17.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about trade compliance platforms, Thomson Reuters appeared in four of the five answers and Expeditors in none.
Who do people search for more?
Thomson Reuters, about 49% more searches than Expeditors
Who does AI mention more?
Thomson Reuters, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Expeditors in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Thomson Reuters, the only one of the two named
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Top trade compliance platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Thomson Reuters was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Expeditors 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.
- Thomson Reuters4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Oracle Global Trade Management3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- e2open Global Trade Management3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Descartes MacroPoint3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Amber Road1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
CargoWise1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Livingston0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Expeditors0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about trade compliance platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which trade compliance platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best trade compliance platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best trade compliance platform for cross border trade?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“global trade compliance”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“customs compliance software”
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 21, 2026.
Is Expeditors or Thomson Reuters more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Expeditors and Thomson Reuters by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight trade compliance platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Thomson Reuters, Expeditors. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Livingston | Thomson Reuters | Expeditors | Amber Road | CargoWise | Oracle Global Trade Management | e2open Global Trade Management | Descartes MacroPoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 44.7% | 30% | 16.4% | 6% | 2.7% | 0.13% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 44.9% | 30.2% | 16.5% | 5% | 3.3% | 0.13% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 44.4% | 29.8% | 16.4% | 6% | 3.3% | 0.09% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 39.8% | 32.7% | 17.9% | 6.6% | 2.9% | 0.1% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 40.3% | 33.1% | 18.1% | 5.4% | 3% | 0.14% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 40% | 32.8% | 18% | 5.4% | 3.6% | 0.18% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 44.1% | 29.6% | 16.2% | 7.3% | 2.7% | 0.11% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| May 2026 | 47.3% | 26% | 17.4% | 6.4% | 2.8% | 0.11% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 48.7% | 26.7% | 17.9% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 0.12% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 53.8% | 24.1% | 16.2% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 0.09% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 48.7% | 26.7% | 17.9% | 2.9% | 3.6% | 0.1% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 48.4% | 26.6% | 17.8% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.09% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
How has the Expeditors and Thomson Reuters comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Thomson Reuters was ahead of Expeditors in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Expeditors’ share of searches among trade compliance platforms worldwide moved from 16.4% to 17.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 90.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Thomson Reuters’ share of searches among trade compliance platforms worldwide moved from 30% to 26.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 165K to 135K.
How did search popularity change for trade compliance platforms worldwide in September 2026?
1 change
Estimated monthly branded searches for Thomson Reuters worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 165K to 135K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Expeditors’ and Thomson Reuters’ 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.
Expeditors
1 branded search term
- expeditors
Thomson Reuters
1 branded search term
- thomson reuters
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