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Fergus vs NextMinute:Which is more popular in New Zealand?

In September 2026, Fergus had more branded searches than NextMinute among field service management platforms in New Zealand. Fergus had about 830 branded searches, while NextMinute had 480. Fergus made up 8.3% of all field service management platform searches we track, and NextMinute accounted for 4.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about field service management platforms, Fergus appeared in three of the five answers and NextMinute in two. Fergus was mentioned before NextMinute in three out of four answers that named either.

Among field service management platforms in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Fergus, about 73% more searches than NextMinute

Fergus 830 searchesNextMinute 480 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Fergus, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, NextMinute in 2

Fergus in 3 of 5NextMinute in 2 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Fergus, named ahead of NextMinute in 3 of 4 answers

Fergus first in 3NextMinute first in 1

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Top field service management platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Fergus was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. NextMinute was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Fergus was listed before NextMinute in three out of four answers that named either.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Fergus1st
  2. NextMinute2nd

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Fergus3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • NextMinute2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers

See every answer about field service management platforms

5 answers

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which field service management platform should I use in New Zealand?”

    1. 2Fergus

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best field service management platforms in New Zealand?”

    1. 2Fergus
    2. 4NextMinute

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best field service management platform in New Zealand for trades jobs?”

    1. 2Fergus

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “field service management software”

    1. Searched Google, AI Overview

      “job scheduling software”

      1. 1NextMinute

    Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.

    Is Fergus or NextMinute more popular in search?

    This chart shows how often people search Google for Fergus and NextMinute by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine field service management platforms we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

    Fergus and NextMinute among field service management platforms in New Zealand, by month

    Share of searches by month for Fergus, NextMinute. The figures are in the table below the chart.

    View monthly share of searches table
    MonthFergusNextMinute
    Nov 20259.9%6.6%
    Dec 20258.7%5.7%
    Jan 20268%6.3%
    Feb 20269.4%6%
    Mar 20267.4%6.1%
    Apr 20266.7%5.9%
    May 20267.5%5.5%
    Jun 20267.9%5.7%
    Jul 20268.3%4.9%
    Aug 20262.7%2.2%
    Sep 20268.3%4.8%
    Oct 2026——

    How has branded search for Fergus and NextMinute changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?

    3 findings

    How did search popularity change for New Zealand field service management platforms in September 2026?

    2 changes

    1. In September 2026, Fergus gained share of searches among field service management platforms in New Zealand, from 2.7% to 8.3%.

    2. In September 2026, NextMinute gained share of searches among field service management platforms in New Zealand, from 2.2% to 4.8%.

    How are Fergus’ and NextMinute’s branded searches counted?

    8 search terms

    Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Fergus’ and NextMinute’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.

    Fergus

    6 branded search terms

    • fergus app
    • Fergus Go
    • fergus nz
    • Fergus software
    • Fergus Software Ltd
    • fergus software nz

    NextMinute

    2 branded search terms

    • next minute
    • nextminute

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