Bustle vs Shopify POS:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Bustle had more branded searches than Shopify POS among POS systems in New Zealand. Bustle had about 1,890 branded searches, while Shopify POS had 290. Bustle made up 25.7% of all POS system searches we track, and Shopify POS accounted for 3.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about POS systems, Shopify POS appeared in three of the five answers and Bustle in two. Shopify POS was mentioned before Bustle in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Bustle, about 7 searches for every 1 for Shopify POS
Who does AI mention more?
Shopify POS, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Bustle in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Shopify POS, named ahead of Bustle in every answer
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Top POS systems in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Shopify POS was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Bustle was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Shopify POS was listed before Bustle in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Lightspeed1st- Shopify POS2nd
Hike POS3rd- Bustle4th
Square5th- Kounta5th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Lightspeed4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Shopify POS3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Hike POS3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Bustle2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Square1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Kounta1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about POS systems
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which POS system should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best POS systems in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best POS system in New Zealand for retail store?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“pos systems nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“point of sale system”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Bustle or Shopify POS more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Bustle and Shopify POS by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six POS systems we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Bustle, Shopify POS. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Lightspeed | Bustle | Square | Kounta | Shopify POS | Hike POS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 55.3% | 27.5% | 6.7% | 4.7% | 5.4% | 0.35% |
| Nov 2025 | 49.7% | 32.9% | 6.5% | 4.7% | 5.8% | 0.35% |
| Dec 2025 | 47.2% | 33.9% | 6.3% | 5.8% | 6.5% | 0.29% |
| Jan 2026 | 48.8% | 29.8% | 8.6% | 4.6% | 7.9% | 0.27% |
| Feb 2026 | 49.4% | 27.9% | 9.7% | 3.6% | 8.9% | 0.51% |
| Mar 2026 | 51.5% | 25% | 10.1% | 3.6% | 9.5% | 0.32% |
| Apr 2026 | 56.3% | 21.7% | 10.9% | 3.9% | 6.7% | 0.46% |
| May 2026 | 51.2% | 22.1% | 14.3% | 3.9% | 8.1% | 0.35% |
| Jun 2026 | 52.9% | 19.1% | 16.2% | 4.9% | 6.6% | 0.36% |
| Jul 2026 | 53.3% | 20.4% | 14.9% | 4.7% | 6.2% | 0.55% |
| Aug 2026 | 53% | 24% | 13.5% | 4.5% | 4.3% | 0.68% |
| Sep 2026 | 53.1% | 25.7% | 11.8% | 4.5% | 3.9% | 0.95% |
How has the Bustle and Shopify POS comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Bustle was ahead of Shopify POS in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bustle’s share of searches among POS systems in New Zealand moved from 27.5% to 25.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.3K to 1.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Shopify POS’s share of searches among POS systems in New Zealand moved from 5.4% to 3.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 460 to 290.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand POS systems in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Bustle gained share of searches among POS systems in New Zealand, from 24% to 25.7%.
Shopify POS’s share of searches among POS systems in New Zealand has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 6.6% to 3.9% in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
9 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Bustle’s and Shopify POS’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.
Bustle
3 branded search terms
- bustle pos
- bustle pos system
- posboss
Shopify POS
6 branded search terms
- shopify pos app
- shopify pos fee
- shopify pos payments
- shopify pos pro
- shopify pos system
- shopifypos
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