How popular isEmburse?
In September 2026, people searched for Emburse by name about 90 times in New Zealand, a 125% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 1.8% of all New Zealand expense management software searches, placing Emburse seventh out of ten brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about expense management software, Emburse did not appear in any of the answers.
Emburse is the seventh most searched of 10 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
AirwallexShare of searches 49.2%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
DextShare of searches 22.3%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
SAP ConcurShare of searches 11.1%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
ExpensifyShare of searches 10%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
EmburseShare of searches 1.8%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top expense management software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Emburse 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.
Xero Expenses1st
Dext2nd
Airwallex3rd
Expensify4th
Ramp5th
Brex6th
Pleo7th
SAP Concur–
Emburse–
Weel–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Airwallex4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Dext3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Expensify3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Xero Expenses3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Pleo2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Brex1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Ramp1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
SAP Concur0 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
Weel0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about expense management software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which expense management tool should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best expense management tools in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best expense management tool in New Zealand for a small business?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best expense app”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“spend management tools”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which expense management software compete with Emburse?
Share of searches by month for Airwallex, Dext, SAP Concur, Expensify, Xero Expenses, Emburse. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Airwallex | Dext | SAP Concur | Expensify | Xero Expenses | Brex | Emburse | Pleo | Ramp | Weel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 38.6% | 28.3% | 13.8% | 12.2% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.81% | 0.81% | 0.61% | 0.41% |
| Nov 2025 | 40.7% | 23.6% | 14.3% | 12.8% | 2.4% | 3% | 1.5% | 0.86% | 0.43% | 0.43% |
| Dec 2025 | 54.5% | 17.9% | 10.7% | 11.5% | 1.3% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.56% | 0.38% | 0.38% |
| Jan 2026 | 44.8% | 22.4% | 10.8% | 14.2% | 1.2% | 4% | 0.71% | 0.94% | 0.47% | 0.47% |
| Feb 2026 | 43.1% | 24.3% | 10.7% | 13.6% | 2% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 0.91% | 0.45% | 0.45% |
| Mar 2026 | 47.1% | 22.4% | 11% | 11.9% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 0.65% | 0.32% | 0.32% |
| Apr 2026 | 49.1% | 22.1% | 9.6% | 12.3% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 0.61% | 0.41% | 0.41% |
| May 2026 | 48.2% | 20.9% | 11% | 12.2% | 2.2% | 2.8% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Jun 2026 | 52.1% | 19.2% | 12.2% | 10.8% | 2% | 2% | 0.72% | 0.36% | 0.36% | 0.36% |
| Jul 2026 | 49.1% | 21.9% | 11.7% | 10.2% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.61% | 0.41% | 0.2% |
| Aug 2026 | 48% | 21.8% | 13.6% | 10% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Sep 2026 | 49.2% | 22.3% | 11.1% | 10% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.61% | 0.41% | 0.41% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 49.2% | 2.4K | 0% | +1.2 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 22.3% | 1.1K | 0% | +0.5 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 11.1% | 540 | -20.6% | -2.5 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 10% | 490 | -2% | 0 points | |
| 5, moved from 6th to 5th | 2.3% | 110 | +22.2% | +0.5 pointsmoved from 6th to 5th | |
| 6, moved from 5th to 6th | 1.8% | 90 | -18.2% | -0.4 pointsmoved from 5th to 6th | |
| 7, held 7th | 1.8% | 90 | +28.6% | +0.4 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.61% | 30 | +50% | +0.2 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 0.41% | 20 | 0% | 0 points | |
| 10, held 10th | 0.41% | 20 | 0% | 0 points |
49.2%
Held 1st. 2.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.2 points.
2.
Dext22.3%
Held 2nd. 1.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
11.1%
Held 3rd. 540 estimated branded searches, -20.6% vs prior month. Share -2.5 points.
10%
Held 4th. 490 estimated branded searches, -2% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
2.3%
Moved from 6th to 5th. 110 estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
6.
Brex1.8%
Moved from 5th to 6th. 90 estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
7.
Emburse1.8%
Held 7th. 90 estimated branded searches, +28.6% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
8.
Pleo0.61%
Held 8th. 30 estimated branded searches, +50% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
9.
Ramp0.41%
Held 9th. 20 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
10.
Weel0.41%
Held 10th. 20 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between Emburse and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Emburse
6 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Emburse changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Emburse in New Zealand rose from 40 to 90.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Emburse’s share of searches among expense management software in New Zealand increased from 0.81% to 1.8%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Emburse’s share of searches among expense management software in New Zealand peaked at 1.8% in September 2026 and was lowest at 0.71% in January 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand expense management software in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Airwallex gained share of searches among expense management software in New Zealand, from 48% to 49.2%.

In September 2026, Dext gained share of searches among expense management software in New Zealand, from 21.8% to 22.3%.

In September 2026, SAP Concur lost share of searches among expense management software in New Zealand, from 13.6% to 11.1%.

In September 2026, Xero Expenses rose from 6th to 5th among expense management software in New Zealand.

In September 2026, Brex fell from 5th to 6th among expense management software in New Zealand.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Emburse in New Zealand rose 125% over 12 measured months, from 40 to 90 in September 2026.
How are Emburse’s branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Emburse’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- emburse
- emburse expense management
- emburse expenses
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