Addepar vs Vanguard:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Addepar had more branded searches than Vanguard among wealth management platforms worldwide. Addepar had about 33,100 branded searches, while Vanguard had 18,100. Addepar made up 0.94% of all wealth management platform searches we track, and Vanguard accounted for 0.51%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about wealth management platforms, Addepar and Vanguard each appeared in two of the five answers. Addepar and Vanguard were each mentioned first in two of the four answers.
Who do people search for more?
Addepar, about 83% more searches than Vanguard
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 2 of 5 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Each is named first in 2 of 4 answers.
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Top wealth management platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Addepar was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Vanguard was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Addepar and Vanguard were each listed first in two of the four answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Charles Schwab1st
Vanguard1st
Addepar3rd
Envestnet4th
Orion5th
Betterment6th
Wealthbox7th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Charles Schwab2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Betterment2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Addepar2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Vanguard2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Envestnet2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Orion2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Wealthbox1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about wealth management platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which wealth management platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best wealth management platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best wealth management platform for a financial adviser?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“wealth management platforms”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“portfolio management software”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Addepar or Vanguard more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Addepar and Vanguard by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven wealth management platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Addepar, Vanguard. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Charles Schwab | Betterment | Addepar | Vanguard | Envestnet | Wealthbox | Orion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 94.7% | 3.1% | 0.94% | 0.63% | 0.28% | 0.28% | 0.07% |
| Nov 2025 | 94.7% | 3.1% | 0.94% | 0.63% | 0.28% | 0.28% | 0.05% |
| Dec 2025 | 94.9% | 3.1% | 0.77% | 0.63% | 0.28% | 0.28% | 0.07% |
| Jan 2026 | 94.3% | 3.8% | 0.76% | 0.62% | 0.23% | 0.23% | 0.07% |
| Feb 2026 | 94.3% | 3.8% | 0.76% | 0.62% | 0.28% | 0.23% | 0.06% |
| Mar 2026 | 94% | 3.8% | 0.93% | 0.62% | 0.28% | 0.28% | 0.06% |
| Apr 2026 | 94.3% | 3.8% | 0.76% | 0.62% | 0.28% | 0.23% | 0.06% |
| May 2026 | 95.5% | 2.6% | 0.94% | 0.52% | 0.23% | 0.23% | 0.06% |
| Jun 2026 | 95.4% | 2.6% | 0.94% | 0.52% | 0.23% | 0.28% | 0.06% |
| Jul 2026 | 94.8% | 3.1% | 0.94% | 0.51% | 0.28% | 0.28% | 0.05% |
| Aug 2026 | 94.8% | 3.1% | 0.94% | 0.51% | 0.34% | 0.28% | 0.07% |
| Sep 2026 | 94.7% | 3.1% | 0.94% | 0.51% | 0.34% | 0.34% | 0.05% |
How has the Addepar and Vanguard comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Addepar was ahead of Vanguard in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Addepar’s share of searches among wealth management platforms worldwide held steady at 0.94%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 40.5K to 33.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Vanguard’s share of searches among wealth management platforms worldwide moved from 0.63% to 0.51%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 27.1K to 18.1K.
How did search popularity change for wealth management platforms worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Addepar’s and Vanguard’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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