Manychat vs Tidio:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Manychat had more branded searches than Tidio among chatbot builders in New Zealand. Manychat had about 1,600 branded searches, while Tidio had 100. Manychat made up 85.1% of all chatbot builder searches we track, and Tidio accounted for 5.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about chatbot builders, Manychat and Tidio each appeared in three of the four answers. Tidio was mentioned before Manychat in two out of three answers.
Who do people search for more?
Manychat, about 16 searches for every 1 for Tidio
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 3 of 4 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Tidio, named ahead of Manychat in 2 of 3 answers
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Top chatbot builders in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Manychat was mentioned in three out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in the Google AI Overview. Tidio was mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Tidio was listed before Manychat in two out of three 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.
- Manychat3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Tidio3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Botpress3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Chatbase3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Chatfuel1 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
LiveChat0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Drift0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which chatbot builder should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best chatbot builders in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best chatbot builder in New Zealand for a small support team?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best chatbot builder”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“customer support chatbot”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.
Is Manychat or Tidio more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Manychat and Tidio by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven chatbot builders we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Manychat, Tidio. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Manychat | Tidio | Botpress | Chatbase | LiveChat | Chatfuel | Drift |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 67.8% | 12.1% | 4.7% | 11.4% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.67% |
| Nov 2025 | 76.9% | 8.9% | 4.1% | 6.5% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.59% |
| Dec 2025 | 80.2% | 6.2% | 5.6% | 4.3% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.62% |
| Jan 2026 | 78.5% | 8.8% | 3.4% | 6.8% | 0.98% | 0.98% | 0.49% |
| Feb 2026 | 73.4% | 10.1% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 2.3% | 0.92% | 0.46% |
| Mar 2026 | 76.7% | 9% | 4.3% | 6.7% | 1.9% | 0.95% | 0.48% |
| Apr 2026 | 79.2% | 8.9% | 3.5% | 5.4% | 2% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| May 2026 | 77.7% | 8.7% | 3.4% | 6.8% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.49% |
| Jun 2026 | 80% | 7.5% | 3.5% | 5.5% | 2.5% | 1% | 0% |
| Jul 2026 | 83.9% | 4.7% | 3.6% | 4.7% | 2.1% | 0.52% | 0.52% |
| Aug 2026 | 82.9% | 5.2% | 3.6% | 4.7% | 2.1% | 1% | 0.52% |
| Sep 2026 | 85.1% | 5.3% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 0.53% | 0% |
How has the Manychat and Tidio comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Manychat was ahead of Tidio in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Manychat’s share of searches among chatbot builders in New Zealand moved from 67.8% to 85.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1K to 1.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Tidio’s share of searches among chatbot builders in New Zealand moved from 12.1% to 5.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 180 to 100.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand chatbot builders in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Manychat gained share of searches among chatbot builders in New Zealand, from 82.9% to 85.1%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Tidio in New Zealand fell 44.4% over 12 measured months, from 180 to 100 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Manychat’s and Tidio’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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