Printful vs Zendrop:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Printful and Zendrop were level in searches among dropshipping apps in New Zealand, with an estimated 590 versus 600 branded searches, at 22.9% and 23.3% of the total. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about dropshipping apps, Printful appeared in four of the five answers and Zendrop in two. Printful and Zendrop were each mentioned first in two of the four answers.
Who do people search for more?
Zendrop and Printful are searched for about as often as each other.
Who does AI mention more?
Printful, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Zendrop in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Each is named first in 2 of 4 answers.
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Top dropshipping apps in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Printful was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Zendrop was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Printful and Zendrop were each listed first in two of the four 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.
CJdropshipping4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Printful4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
DSers4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Syncee3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Zendrop2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
AutoDS2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Spocket2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which dropshipping app should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best dropshipping apps in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best dropshipping app in New Zealand for online store sourcing?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“dropshipping apps”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“dropshipping suppliers nz”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Printful or Zendrop more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Printful and Zendrop by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven dropshipping apps we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Zendrop, Printful. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Zendrop | CJdropshipping | Printful | AutoDS | DSers | Spocket | Syncee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 18% | 17.4% | 26.3% | 21.9% | 6.9% | 7.5% | 2.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 17.5% | 21.6% | 25.7% | 21.6% | 6.4% | 5.2% | 2% |
| Dec 2025 | 21.5% | 21.2% | 21.2% | 21.5% | 7.9% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 19.1% | 24.3% | 21.7% | 19.3% | 7.2% | 6.5% | 2% |
| Feb 2026 | 18.3% | 21.3% | 26.8% | 18.3% | 6.7% | 6.4% | 2.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 15.5% | 23.3% | 27.3% | 15.5% | 8.4% | 7.8% | 2.2% |
| Apr 2026 | 16.2% | 26.3% | 28.6% | 14.3% | 7.1% | 5.8% | 1.6% |
| May 2026 | 18% | 27.2% | 26% | 15.4% | 6.5% | 5.6% | 1.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 18.3% | 27% | 25.9% | 15.1% | 7.9% | 4.3% | 1.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 14.8% | 24.4% | 26.6% | 19.2% | 8.5% | 4.8% | 1.8% |
| Aug 2026 | 15.7% | 25.5% | 28.2% | 16.9% | 7.1% | 4.7% | 2% |
| Sep 2026 | 23.3% | 22.9% | 22.9% | 15.5% | 8.9% | 4.7% | 1.9% |
How has the Printful and Zendrop comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 3 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Zendrop took it in December 2025, Printful took it in January 2026, Zendrop took it in September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Printful’s share of searches among dropshipping apps in New Zealand moved from 26.3% to 22.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 880 to 590.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Zendrop’s share of searches among dropshipping apps in New Zealand moved from 18% to 23.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 600.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand dropshipping apps in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Zendrop overtook Printful and 2 others to become the leader among dropshipping apps in New Zealand, with 23.3% of the searches.
In September 2026, Printful lost share of searches among dropshipping apps in New Zealand, from 28.2% to 22.9%.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Printful’s and Zendrop’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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