Itron vs Muni-Link:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Itron had more branded searches than Muni-Link among utility billing software worldwide. Itron had about 18,100 branded searches, while Muni-Link had 590. Itron made up 56.2% of all utility billing software searches we track, and Muni-Link accounted for 1.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about utility billing software, Muni-Link appeared in four of the five answers and Itron in none.
Who do people search for more?
Itron, about 31 searches for every 1 for Muni-Link
Who does AI mention more?
Muni-Link, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Itron in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Muni-Link, the only one of the two named
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Top utility billing software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Muni-Link was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Itron 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.
- Muni-Link4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
MuniBilling3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- El Dorado Utility Billing3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Itron0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
VertexOne0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Cayenta0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which utility billing software should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best utility billing software options?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best utility billing software for customer billing?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“utility billing software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“utility billing system”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Itron or Muni-Link more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Itron and Muni-Link by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six utility billing software we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Itron, Muni-Link. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Itron | VertexOne | MuniBilling | Muni-Link | Cayenta | El Dorado Utility Billing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 60.9% | 33.2% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 2% | 0.19% |
| Nov 2025 | 65.6% | 29.3% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.15% |
| Dec 2025 | 60.9% | 33.3% | 2.4% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.13% |
| Jan 2026 | 60.6% | 33.2% | 2.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.23% |
| Feb 2026 | 69% | 25.2% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.22% |
| Mar 2026 | 64.6% | 28.8% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.15% |
| Apr 2026 | 64.4% | 28.7% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.2% |
| May 2026 | 64.2% | 28.7% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.14% |
| Jun 2026 | 60.5% | 33.1% | 2.4% | 2% | 2% | 0.13% |
| Jul 2026 | 59.9% | 32.8% | 2.9% | 2% | 2.4% | 0.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 60.1% | 32.9% | 2.9% | 2% | 2% | 0.13% |
| Sep 2026 | 56.2% | 37.6% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.16% |
How has the Itron and Muni-Link comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Itron was ahead of Muni-Link in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Itron’s share of searches among utility billing software worldwide moved from 60.9% to 56.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 22.2K to 18.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Muni-Link’s share of searches among utility billing software worldwide moved from 1.3% to 1.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 480 to 590.
How did search popularity change for utility billing software worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Itron lost share of searches among utility billing software worldwide, from 60.1% to 56.2%.
In September 2026, Muni-Link rose from 5th to 4th among utility billing software worldwide.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Itron’s and Muni-Link’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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