How popular isMYOB?
In September 2026, people searched for MYOB by name about 16,300 times in New Zealand, a 14.2% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 8% of all New Zealand small business accounting software searches, placing MYOB second out of six brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about small business accounting software, MYOB appeared in all answers and was the second most recommended of the six.
MYOB is the second most searched of 6 competitors and the second 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, MYOB appeared in all five answers. MYOB is the second 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 MYOB?
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 MYOB and its closest rivals
Every comparison with MYOB
5 comparisons
How has branded search demand for MYOB changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for MYOB in New Zealand fell from 18.9K to 16.3K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, MYOB’s share of searches among small business accounting software in New Zealand decreased from 9.3% to 8%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, MYOB’s share of searches among small business accounting software in New Zealand peaked at 11% in December 2025 and was lowest at 8% in September 2026.
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 MYOB’s branded searches counted?
6 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using MYOB’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.
- myob
- myob accounting
- myob accounting software
- myob invoicing
- myob payroll
- myob tax
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