Airwallex vs Certify:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Airwallex and Certify were level in searches among expense management platforms worldwide, with an estimated 166K versus 165K branded searches, at 12.7% of the total each. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about expense management platforms, Airwallex appeared in three of the five answers and Certify in none.
Who do people search for more?
Airwallex and Certify are searched for about as often as each other.
Who does AI mention more?
Airwallex, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Certify in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Airwallex, the only one of the two named
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Top expense management platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Airwallex was mentioned in three out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Certify 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.
Expensify5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Zoho Expense5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Ramp5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
SAP Concur3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Airwallex3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Navan2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Brex2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Rydoo1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Certify0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Emburse0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about expense management platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which expense management platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best expense management platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best expense management platform for a small finance team?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“expense management software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“expense management platform”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Is Airwallex or Certify more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Airwallex and Certify by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 11 expense management platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Airwallex, Certify. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Navan | SAP Concur | Airwallex | Certify | Expensify | Brex | Zoho Expense | Rydoo | Emburse | Ramp | Pleo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 28.8% | 20.1% | 10.1% | 15% | 10.1% | 7.1% | 3.7% | 3% | 1.7% | 0.24% | 0.13% |
| Nov 2025 | 23.7% | 20.2% | 12.5% | 15.1% | 10.2% | 8.4% | 4.5% | 3% | 2% | 0.25% | 0.14% |
| Dec 2025 | 18.7% | 19.2% | 17.8% | 14.6% | 12% | 8.1% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 2% | 0.23% | 0.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 22.1% | 15.5% | 14.1% | 14.1% | 9.6% | 17.3% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.19% | 0.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 21.9% | 18.8% | 17.1% | 14% | 9.6% | 9.4% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 0.29% | 0.13% |
| Mar 2026 | 24.1% | 20.4% | 15.3% | 12.5% | 10.5% | 8.5% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 2% | 0.32% | 0.11% |
| Apr 2026 | 24.7% | 20.7% | 15.6% | 12.8% | 8.7% | 8.6% | 3.8% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 0.26% | 0.11% |
| May 2026 | 26% | 18.1% | 16.5% | 13.5% | 9% | 7.5% | 4% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 0.27% | 0.12% |
| Jun 2026 | 25.1% | 21% | 15.9% | 13% | 8.7% | 7.3% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 0.26% | 0.12% |
| Jul 2026 | 26% | 18.1% | 16.7% | 13.6% | 9.1% | 7.6% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.22% | 0.12% |
| Aug 2026 | 29.9% | 17.1% | 15.8% | 12.9% | 8.6% | 7.1% | 3.9% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.26% | 0.09% |
| Sep 2026 | 29.5% | 20.4% | 12.7% | 12.7% | 8.4% | 7% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.25% | 0.11% |
How has the Airwallex and Certify comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands once in the 12 months ending September 2026: Airwallex took it in December 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Airwallex’s share of searches among expense management platforms worldwide moved from 10.1% to 12.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 136K to 166K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Certify’s share of searches among expense management platforms worldwide moved from 15% to 12.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 202K to 165K.
How did search popularity change for expense management platforms worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Airwallex lost share of searches among expense management platforms worldwide, from 15.8% to 12.7%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Certify worldwide fell 18.1% over 12 measured months, from 202K to 165K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
9 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Airwallex’s and Certify’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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