AvidXchange vs BILL:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, BILL had more branded searches than AvidXchange among accounts payable automation platforms worldwide. BILL had about 44,400 branded searches, while AvidXchange had 27,100. BILL made up 9.3% of all accounts payable automation platform searches we track, and AvidXchange accounted for 5.7%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about accounts payable automation platforms, AvidXchange and BILL each appeared in four of the five answers. BILL was mentioned before AvidXchange in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
BILL, about 64% more searches than AvidXchange
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 4 of 5 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
BILL, named ahead of AvidXchange in 4 of 4 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, AvidXchange and BILL were each mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. BILL was listed before AvidXchange in every answer that named either.
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 AvidXchange or BILL more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for AvidXchange and BILL 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 BILL, AvidXchange. 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 AvidXchange and BILL comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- BILL was ahead of AvidXchange in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, AvidXchange’s share of searches among accounts payable automation platforms worldwide moved from 6.8% to 5.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 33.1K to 27.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, BILL’s share of searches among accounts payable automation platforms worldwide moved from 11.2% to 9.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 54.3K to 44.4K.
How did search popularity change for accounts payable automation platforms worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, BILL lost share of searches among accounts payable automation platforms worldwide, from 10.4% to 9.3%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for AvidXchange worldwide fell 18.1% over 12 measured months, from 33.1K to 27.1K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
5 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using AvidXchange’s and BILL’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.
AvidXchange
1 branded search term
- avidxchange
BILL
4 branded search terms
- bill com
- bill.com
- bill.com ap
- bill.com ap automation
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