How popular isHnry?
In September 2026, people searched for Hnry by name about 15,300 times in New Zealand, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 7.5% of all New Zealand small business accounting software searches, placing Hnry third out of six brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about small business accounting software, Hnry appeared in all answers and was the third most recommended of the six.
Hnry is the third most searched of 6 competitors and the third most recommended in AI answers.
XeroShare of searches 83.6%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
MYOBShare of searches 8%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
HnryShare of searches 7.5%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
ReckonShare of searches 0.69%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
SoloShare of searches 0.07%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top small business accounting software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Hnry appeared in all five answers. Hnry is the third most recommended of the six.
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.
Xero5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
MYOB5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Hnry5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Reckon3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Cashbook Complete2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Solo0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about small business accounting software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which small business accounting software should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best small business accounting software brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best small business accounting software in New Zealand for a small business?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“small business accounting software nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“bookkeeping software nz”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 19, 2026.
Which small business accounting software compete with Hnry?
Share of searches by month for Xero, MYOB, Hnry. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Xero | MYOB | Hnry | Reckon | Solo | Cashbook Complete |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 82.3% | 9.3% | 7.4% | 0.71% | 0.13% | 0.08% |
| Nov 2025 | 80.9% | 11% | 7.3% | 0.64% | 0.13% | 0.08% |
| Dec 2025 | 80.8% | 11% | 7.3% | 0.69% | 0.13% | 0.08% |
| Jan 2026 | 77.9% | 10.7% | 10.5% | 0.76% | 0.16% | 0.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 81.1% | 9.1% | 8.9% | 0.66% | 0.15% | 0.08% |
| Mar 2026 | 79.3% | 9.1% | 10.7% | 0.67% | 0.15% | 0.08% |
| Apr 2026 | 77.6% | 8.7% | 12.8% | 0.63% | 0.19% | 0.08% |
| May 2026 | 81.1% | 9% | 9% | 0.7% | 0.13% | 0.08% |
| Jun 2026 | 81% | 9% | 9% | 0.7% | 0.13% | 0.08% |
| Jul 2026 | 81% | 9% | 9% | 0.7% | 0.13% | 0.08% |
| Aug 2026 | 82.5% | 9.2% | 7.5% | 0.57% | 0.1% | 0.13% |
| Sep 2026 | 83.6% | 8% | 7.5% | 0.69% | 0.07% | 0.07% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 83.6% | 169K | +1.3% | +1.1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 8% | 16.3K | -12.5% | -1.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 7.5% | 15.3K | +0.39% | 0 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 0.69% | 1.4K | +20.7% | +0.1 points | |
| 5, moved from 6th to 5th | 0.07% | 150 | -28.6% | 0 pointsmoved from 6th to 5th | |
| 6, moved from 5th to 6th | 0.07% | 140 | -46.2% | -0.1 pointsmoved from 5th to 6th |
1.
Xero83.6%
Held 1st. 169K estimated branded searches, +1.3% vs prior month. Share +1.1 points.
2.
MYOB8%
Held 2nd. 16.3K estimated branded searches, -12.5% vs prior month. Share -1.1 points.
3.
Hnry7.5%
Held 3rd. 15.3K estimated branded searches, +0.39% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
4.
Reckon0.69%
Held 4th. 1.4K estimated branded searches, +20.7% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
5.
Solo0.07%
Moved from 6th to 5th. 150 estimated branded searches, -28.6% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.07%
Moved from 5th to 6th. 140 estimated branded searches, -46.2% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
Compare popularity between Hnry and its closest rivals
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How has branded search demand for Hnry changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Hnry in New Zealand held steady, from 15.2K to 15.3K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Hnry’s share of searches among small business accounting software in New Zealand peaked at 12.8% in April 2026 and was lowest at 7.3% in December 2025.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand small business accounting software in September 2026?
4 changes

In September 2026, Xero gained share of searches among small business accounting software in New Zealand, from 82.5% to 83.6%.

In September 2026, MYOB lost share of searches among small business accounting software in New Zealand, from 9.2% to 8%.

In September 2026, Solo rose from 6th to 5th among small business accounting software in New Zealand.

In September 2026, Cashbook Complete fell from 5th to 6th among small business accounting software in New Zealand.
How are Hnry’s branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Hnry’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.
- hnry
- hnry accounting
- hnry invoicing
- hnry tax
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Where does Hnry compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small business accounting software | 3rd of 6 | 7.5% | Shown above |
| Invoicing apps | 2nd of 8 | 8.1% | Show ranking |

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