Subscription billing software in New Zealand:Which brands are most popular in search?
In August 2026, Chargebee was the most searched among subscription billing software in New Zealand, with an estimated 140 branded searches and 58.3% estimated Share of Search within this set.
Chargebee58.3%
Recharge16.7%Paddle8.3%
Recurly8.3%
Seal Subscriptions8.3%
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Compare the subscription and recurring billing tools New Zealand businesses charge customers with. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.
Share of Search by month for Chargebee, Recharge, Paddle, Recurly, Seal Subscriptions. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Chargebee | Recharge | Paddle | Recurly | Seal Subscriptions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 65.5% | 20.7% | 6.9% | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Nov 2025 | 65.4% | 19.2% | 7.7% | 3.8% | 3.8% |
| Dec 2025 | 40% | 20% | 16% | 12% | 12% |
| Jan 2026 | 58.1% | 16.1% | 12.9% | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 58.1% | 19.4% | 12.9% | 3.2% | 6.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 59.4% | 12.5% | 9.4% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 60.7% | 14.3% | 14.3% | 3.6% | 7.1% |
| May 2026 | 50% | 21.4% | 14.3% | 7.1% | 7.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 58.3% | 12.5% | 16.7% | 4.2% | 8.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 50% | 20% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Aug 2026 | 58.3% | 16.7% | 8.3% | 8.3% | 8.3% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
This month’s ranking, August 2026
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 58.3% | 140 | +40% | +8.3 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 16.7% | 40 | 0% | -3.3 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 8.3% | 20 | 0% | -1.7 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 8.3% | 20 | 0% | -1.7 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 8.3% | 20 | 0% | -1.7 points |
58.3%
held 1st · 140 estimated branded searches · +40% vs prior month · +8.3 points
2.
Recharge16.7%
held 2nd · 40 estimated branded searches · 0% vs prior month · -3.3 points
3.
Paddle
8.3%
held 3rd · 20 estimated branded searches · 0% vs prior month · -1.7 points
4.
Recurly
8.3%
held 4th · 20 estimated branded searches · 0% vs prior month · -1.7 points
8.3%
held 5th · 20 estimated branded searches · 0% vs prior month · -1.7 points
Compare search popularity between leading brands
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Recharge vs Recurly: compare search popularity

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Which brand is most popular in search among subscription billing software in New Zealand?
5 brands
In August 2026, Chargebee was the most searched among subscription billing software in New Zealand, with an estimated 140 branded searches and 58.3% estimated Share of Search within this set. Recharge is in 2nd place, 41.7 percentage points behind at 16.7% Share of Search.
| Brand | Share of Search | Peak | Low | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65.5% → 58.3% | 65.5%Oct 2025 | 40%Dec 2025 | 1st | |
| 20.7% → 16.7% | 21.4%May 2026 | 12.5%Mar 2026 | 2nd | |
| 6.9% → 8.3% | 16.7%Jun 2026 | 6.9%Oct 2025 | 3rd | |
| 3.4% → 8.3% | 12%Dec 2025 | 3.2%Feb 2026 | 4th | |
| 3.4% → 8.3% | 12%Dec 2025 | 3.4%Oct 2025 | 5th |
Each finding as a sentence
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Chargebee’s estimated Share of Search among subscription billing software in New Zealand decreased from 65.5% to 58.3%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Recharge’s estimated Share of Search among subscription billing software in New Zealand decreased from 20.7% to 16.7%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Paddle’s estimated Share of Search among subscription billing software in New Zealand increased from 6.9% to 8.3%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Recurly’s estimated Share of Search among subscription billing software in New Zealand increased from 3.4% to 8.3%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Seal Subscriptions’ estimated Share of Search among subscription billing software in New Zealand increased from 3.4% to 8.3%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Chargebee’s estimated Share of Search among subscription billing software in New Zealand peaked at 65.5% in October 2025 and was lowest at 40% in December 2025.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Recharge’s estimated Share of Search among subscription billing software in New Zealand peaked at 21.4% in May 2026 and was lowest at 12.5% in March 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Paddle’s estimated Share of Search among subscription billing software in New Zealand peaked at 16.7% in June 2026 and was lowest at 6.9% in October 2025.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Recurly’s estimated Share of Search among subscription billing software in New Zealand peaked at 12% in December 2025 and was lowest at 3.2% in February 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Seal Subscriptions’ estimated Share of Search among subscription billing software in New Zealand peaked at 12% in December 2025 and was lowest at 3.4% in October 2025.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand subscription billing software in August 2026?
5 changes
In August 2026, Chargebee gained estimated Share of Search among subscription billing software in New Zealand, from 50% to 58.3%.

In August 2026, Recharge lost estimated Share of Search among subscription billing software in New Zealand, from 20% to 16.7%.
In August 2026, Paddle lost estimated Share of Search among subscription billing software in New Zealand, from 10% to 8.3%.
In August 2026, Recurly lost estimated Share of Search among subscription billing software in New Zealand, from 10% to 8.3%.

In August 2026, Seal Subscriptions lost estimated Share of Search among subscription billing software in New Zealand, from 10% to 8.3%.

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