Eftpos NZ vs Windcave:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Windcave had more branded searches than Eftpos NZ among POS terminal brands in New Zealand. Windcave had about 3,630 branded searches, while Eftpos NZ had 1,900. Windcave made up 30.5% of all POS terminal brand searches we track, and Eftpos NZ accounted for 16%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about POS terminal brands, Eftpos NZ appeared in four of the five answers and Windcave in three. Windcave was mentioned before Eftpos NZ in two out of three answers.
Who do people search for more?
Windcave, about 91% more searches than Eftpos NZ
Who does AI mention more?
Eftpos NZ, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Windcave in 3
Who does AI recommend more?
Windcave, named ahead of Eftpos NZ in 2 of 3 answers
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Top POS terminal brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Eftpos NZ was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Windcave was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Windcave was listed before Eftpos NZ 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.
- Eftpos NZ4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Shift44 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Verifone4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Windcave3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Square2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Lightspeed1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Adyen0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which POS terminal brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best POS terminal brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best POS terminal brand in New Zealand for counter payments?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best pos terminal”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“eftpos terminal nz”
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 Eftpos NZ or Windcave more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Eftpos NZ and Windcave by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven POS terminal brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Windcave, Eftpos NZ. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Lightspeed | Windcave | Eftpos NZ | Shift4 | Square | Adyen | Verifone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 37.4% | 36.7% | 15.7% | 1.2% | 4.7% | 2.6% | 1.7% |
| Nov 2025 | 35.2% | 31.8% | 20.9% | 2.3% | 4.8% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 33.3% | 38.8% | 17.1% | 1.2% | 4.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
| Jan 2026 | 33.5% | 36% | 18.6% | 1.1% | 6.2% | 2.6% | 2.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 33.9% | 33.3% | 17.4% | 3.6% | 7% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| Mar 2026 | 33.3% | 26.7% | 17.6% | 11.7% | 6.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% |
| Apr 2026 | 35.3% | 27.5% | 14.2% | 11.9% | 7.1% | 2.4% | 1.6% |
| May 2026 | 32.9% | 28.6% | 14.7% | 10.1% | 9.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Jun 2026 | 32.9% | 28.1% | 14.7% | 10% | 10.5% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 30.8% | 29.9% | 15.7% | 10.7% | 8.9% | 2.1% | 1.7% |
| Aug 2026 | 31.2% | 30.2% | 15.8% | 10.8% | 8.3% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Sep 2026 | 31.4% | 30.5% | 16% | 10.9% | 7.3% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
How has the Eftpos NZ and Windcave comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Windcave was ahead of Eftpos NZ in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Eftpos NZ’s share of searches among POS terminal brands in New Zealand moved from 15.7% to 16%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 1.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Windcave’s share of searches among POS terminal brands in New Zealand moved from 36.7% to 30.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 4.5K to 3.6K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand POS terminal brands in September 2026?
2 changes
Windcave’s share of searches among POS terminal brands in New Zealand has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 28.1% to 30.5% in September 2026.
Eftpos NZ’s share of searches among POS terminal brands in New Zealand has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 14.7% to 16% in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Eftpos NZ’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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