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Helcim vs Shopify POS:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Helcim had more branded searches than Shopify POS among payment processors worldwide. Helcim had about 27,100 branded searches, while Shopify POS had 18,100. Helcim made up 0.09% of all payment processor searches we track, and Shopify POS accounted for 0.06%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about payment processors, Helcim appeared in four of the five answers and Shopify POS in one. Helcim was mentioned before Shopify POS in every answer that named either.

Among payment processors worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Helcim, about 50% more searches than Shopify POS

Helcim 27.1K searchesShopify POS 18.1K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Helcim, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Shopify POS in 1

Helcim in 4 of 5Shopify POS in 1 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Helcim, named ahead of Shopify POS in 4 of 4 answers

Helcim first in 4Shopify POS never first

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Top payment processors in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Helcim was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Shopify POS was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Helcim was listed before Shopify POS in every answer that named either.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Stripe1st
  2. Square2nd
  3. PayPal3rd
  4. Helcim4th
  5. Shopify Payments5th
  6. Adyen6th
  7. GoCardless7th
  8. Shopify POS8th
  9. Revolut–
  10. Airwallex–
  11. +5 more

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Stripe5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Square5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • PayPal4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Helcim4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Adyen1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • GoCardless1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Shopify POS1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Shopify Payments1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Revolut0 of 5Named in 0 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

+5 more

See every answer about payment processors

5 answers

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 19, 2026.

Is Helcim or Shopify POS more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Helcim and Shopify POS by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 15 payment processors we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

Helcim and Shopify POS among payment processors worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Helcim, Shopify POS. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthPayPalRevolutStripeAdyenAirwallexGoCardlessWorldlineWiseBraintreeHelcimShopify POSShopify PaymentsCheckout.comMollieSquare
Oct 202577.2%11.4%9.1%0.54%0.42%0.44%0.42%0.18%0.02%0.07%0.08%0.07%0.02%0.04%0.03%
Nov 202578.8%9.6%9.3%0.45%0.43%0.45%0.43%0.18%0.02%0.06%0.09%0.07%0.02%0.04%0.03%
Dec 202579.9%9.8%7.8%0.55%0.65%0.45%0.35%0.2%0.02%0.06%0.07%0.07%0.02%0.04%0.03%
Jan 202677%11.4%9.1%0.53%0.62%0.53%0.34%0.22%0.02%0.07%0.08%0.07%0.02%0.04%0.04%
Feb 202674.8%11.2%10.8%0.76%0.74%0.63%0.4%0.22%0.03%0.08%0.1%0.07%0.02%0.05%0.04%
Mar 202671.3%12.9%12.6%0.61%0.71%0.6%0.57%0.27%0.03%0.09%0.09%0.08%0.02%0.04%0.05%
Apr 202675%11.2%10.9%0.63%0.74%0.52%0.4%0.27%0.03%0.1%0.1%0.08%0.02%0.04%0.04%
May 202673.3%13.1%10.7%0.62%0.73%0.5%0.39%0.26%0.02%0.08%0.1%0.08%0.02%0.04%0.04%
Jun 202673.1%13.1%10.8%0.75%0.72%0.5%0.39%0.26%0.02%0.08%0.1%0.08%0.02%0.04%0.04%
Jul 202673.4%13.2%10.7%0.51%0.73%0.5%0.32%0.26%0.02%0.1%0.1%0.06%0.02%0.04%0.04%
Aug 202673.2%13.2%10.6%0.62%0.73%0.5%0.32%0.3%0.13%0.1%0.06%0.06%0.02%0.04%0.04%
Sep 202671.5%15.6%10.3%0.61%0.58%0.49%0.32%0.25%0.11%0.09%0.06%0.04%0.03%0.03%0.03%

How has the Helcim and Shopify POS comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • The lead changed hands once in the 12 months ending September 2026: Helcim took it in August 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Helcim’s share of searches among payment processors worldwide moved from 0.07% to 0.09%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 22.2K to 27.1K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Shopify POS’s share of searches among payment processors worldwide moved from 0.08% to 0.06%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 27.1K to 18.1K.

How did search popularity change for payment processors worldwide in September 2026?

2 changes

  1. In September 2026, Shopify POS rose from 12th to 11th among payment processors worldwide.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for Helcim worldwide rose 22.1% over 12 measured months, from 22.2K to 27.1K in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Helcim’s and Shopify POS’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.

Helcim

1 branded search term

  • helcim

Shopify POS

1 branded search term

  • shopifypos

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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