Airbase vs Spendesk:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Airbase had more branded searches than Spendesk among corporate card platforms worldwide. Airbase had about 40,500 branded searches, while Spendesk had 29,000. Airbase made up 9% of all corporate card platform searches we track, and Spendesk accounted for 6.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about corporate card platforms, Airbase appeared in three of the five answers and Spendesk in none.
Who do people search for more?
Airbase, about 40% more searches than Spendesk
Who does AI mention more?
Airbase, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Spendesk in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Airbase, the only one of the two named
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Top corporate card platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Airbase was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Spendesk 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.
Brex4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Ramp4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Airbase3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Airwallex0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Pleo0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Spendesk0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which corporate card platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best corporate card platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best corporate card platform for business expense control?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“corporate cards for business”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“business card platform”
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 Spendesk more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Airbase and Spendesk by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six corporate card platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Airbase, Spendesk. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Airwallex | Pleo | Brex | Airbase | Spendesk | Ramp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 32.3% | 26.7% | 22.4% | 9.5% | 7.9% | 1.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 34.3% | 23.3% | 23% | 10.1% | 8.4% | 0.93% |
| Dec 2025 | 45.8% | 17.2% | 20.7% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 0.89% |
| Jan 2026 | 32.2% | 14.8% | 39.2% | 7.8% | 5.3% | 0.69% |
| Feb 2026 | 40.4% | 18.6% | 22.2% | 12% | 5.5% | 1.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 37.7% | 17.3% | 20.8% | 16.7% | 6.3% | 1.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 40.8% | 18.7% | 22.5% | 9.9% | 6.8% | 1.3% |
| May 2026 | 43.7% | 20% | 19.9% | 8.7% | 6.2% | 1.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 43.8% | 20.1% | 19.9% | 8.7% | 6.2% | 1.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 45.4% | 17.1% | 20.7% | 9% | 6.5% | 1.3% |
| Aug 2026 | 46.5% | 17.4% | 21% | 9.2% | 4.5% | 1.3% |
| Sep 2026 | 37.4% | 25.3% | 20.6% | 9% | 6.5% | 1.3% |
How has the Airbase and Spendesk comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Airbase was ahead of Spendesk in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Airbase’s share of searches among corporate card platforms worldwide moved from 9.5% to 9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 40.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Spendesk’s share of searches among corporate card platforms worldwide moved from 7.9% to 6.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 33.7K to 29K.
How did search popularity change for corporate card platforms worldwide in September 2026?
1 change
In September 2026, Spendesk gained share of searches among corporate card platforms worldwide, from 4.5% to 6.5%.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Airbase’s and Spendesk’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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