Shift4 vs Windcave:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Windcave had more branded searches than Shift4 among EFTPOS terminal providers in New Zealand. Windcave had about 3,650 branded searches, while Shift4 had 1,410. Windcave made up 42.3% of all EFTPOS terminal provider searches we track, and Shift4 accounted for 16.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about EFTPOS terminal providers, Shift4 appeared in all four answers and Windcave in three. Shift4 was mentioned before Windcave in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Windcave, about 3 searches for every 1 for Shift4
Who does AI mention more?
Shift4, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Shift4, named ahead of Windcave in every answer
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Top EFTPOS terminal providers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Shift4 appeared in all four answers. Windcave was mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Shift4 was listed before Windcave in every answer.
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.
Eftpos NZ4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers- Shift44 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Windcave3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Smartpay3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Verifone3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Skyzer0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which EFTPOS terminal provider should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best EFTPOS terminal providers in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best EFTPOS terminal provider in New Zealand for a retail shop?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“eftpos terminal nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“eftpos providers nz”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
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.
Is Shift4 or Windcave more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Shift4 and Windcave by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six EFTPOS terminal providers we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Windcave, Shift4. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Windcave | Eftpos NZ | Shift4 | Smartpay | Verifone | Skyzer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 51.1% | 23.7% | 1.6% | 18.8% | 3.3% | 1.6% |
| Nov 2025 | 41% | 28.6% | 2.9% | 21.6% | 3.6% | 2.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 48.5% | 22.5% | 1.5% | 21.4% | 3.8% | 2.2% |
| Jan 2026 | 46.6% | 25.3% | 1.4% | 20.5% | 3.7% | 2.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 44.7% | 24.2% | 4.7% | 19.6% | 3.5% | 3.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 35.3% | 24.5% | 15.7% | 18.5% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 38.8% | 20.5% | 17.8% | 17.1% | 3.1% | 2.7% |
| May 2026 | 41.4% | 22% | 15.5% | 15% | 3.2% | 2.9% |
| Jun 2026 | 41.3% | 22% | 15.9% | 14.9% | 3% | 2.9% |
| Jul 2026 | 43% | 23% | 16.3% | 12% | 3.3% | 2.5% |
| Aug 2026 | 42.7% | 22.7% | 16.4% | 11.9% | 3.3% | 3% |
| Sep 2026 | 42.3% | 23.3% | 16.4% | 11.9% | 3.6% | 2.4% |
How has the Shift4 and Windcave comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Windcave was ahead of Shift4 in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Shift4’s share of searches among EFTPOS terminal providers in New Zealand moved from 1.6% to 16.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 140 to 1.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Windcave’s share of searches among EFTPOS terminal providers in New Zealand moved from 51.1% to 42.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 4.5K to 3.6K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand EFTPOS terminal providers in September 2026?
2 changes
How are branded searches counted?
6 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Shift4’s and Windcave’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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