Grocer vs PriceSpy:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, PriceSpy had more branded searches than Grocer among price comparison sites in New Zealand. PriceSpy had about 18,100 branded searches, while Grocer had 480. PriceSpy made up 79.4% of all price comparison site searches we track, and Grocer accounted for 2.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about price comparison sites, PriceSpy appeared in all five answers and Grocer in four. PriceSpy was mentioned before Grocer in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
PriceSpy, about 38 searches for every 1 for Grocer
Who does AI mention more?
PriceSpy, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
PriceSpy, named ahead of Grocer in every answer
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Top price comparison sites in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, PriceSpy appeared in all five answers. Grocer was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. PriceSpy was listed before Grocer 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.
- PriceSpy5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
PriceMe5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Grocer4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Pricer3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Grosave2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Getprice2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Canstar1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Glimp1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which price comparison site should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best price comparison sites in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best price comparison site in New Zealand for cheap deals?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“price comparison sites nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“compare prices nz”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Grocer or PriceSpy more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Grocer and PriceSpy by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight price comparison sites we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for PriceSpy, Grocer. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | PriceSpy | PriceMe | Grosave | Grocer | Canstar | Glimp | Pricer | Getprice |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 77.4% | 15.3% | 1.4% | 1.7% | 1.5% | 2.5% | 0.24% | 0.03% |
| Nov 2025 | 79.9% | 16% | 0.77% | 0.95% | 0.75% | 1.4% | 0.14% | 0.06% |
| Dec 2025 | 82.3% | 13.4% | 0.79% | 1.5% | 0.65% | 1.2% | 0.17% | 0.05% |
| Jan 2026 | 77.1% | 15.3% | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 0.17% | 0.07% |
| Feb 2026 | 79.4% | 12.7% | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 2.6% | 0.18% | 0.04% |
| Mar 2026 | 79.4% | 12.8% | 1.7% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 2.1% | 0.25% | 0.04% |
| Apr 2026 | 82.3% | 10.7% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.26% | 0.04% |
| May 2026 | 83.1% | 10.8% | 0.97% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.19% | 0.04% |
| Jun 2026 | 82.9% | 10.8% | 1.2% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.34% | 0.04% |
| Jul 2026 | 70.8% | 9.2% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 15.4% | 1.2% | 0.16% | 0.03% |
| Aug 2026 | 72.1% | 11.5% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 9% | 1.3% | 0.28% | 0.04% |
| Sep 2026 | 79.4% | 12.7% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.39% | 0.04% |
How has the Grocer and PriceSpy comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- PriceSpy was ahead of Grocer in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Grocer’s share of searches among price comparison sites in New Zealand moved from 1.7% to 2.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 480.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, PriceSpy’s share of searches among price comparison sites in New Zealand moved from 77.4% to 79.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 22.2K to 18.1K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand price comparison sites in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, PriceSpy gained share of searches among price comparison sites in New Zealand, from 72.1% to 79.4%.
In September 2026, Grocer lost share of searches among price comparison sites in New Zealand, from 2.9% to 2.1%.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Grocer’s and PriceSpy’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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