Airbase vs Melio:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Airbase had more branded searches than Melio among accounts payable automation platforms worldwide. Airbase had about 40,500 branded searches, while Melio had 5,510. Airbase made up 8.5% of all accounts payable automation platform searches we track, and Melio accounted for 1.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about accounts payable automation platforms, neither Airbase nor Melio appeared in any of the five answers.
Who do people search for more?
Airbase, about 7 searches for every 1 for Melio
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 0 of 5 answers.
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Top accounts payable automation platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, neither Airbase nor Melio showed up 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 Melio more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Airbase and Melio 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 Airbase, Melio. 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 Melio comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Airbase was ahead of Melio in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 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, Melio’s share of searches among accounts payable automation platforms worldwide moved from 0.94% to 1.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 4.6K to 5.5K.
How did search popularity change for accounts payable automation platforms worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Airbase lost share of searches among accounts payable automation platforms worldwide, from 9.5% to 8.5%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Melio worldwide rose 20.6% over 12 measured months, from 4.6K to 5.5K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Airbase’s and Melio’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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