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NextMinute vs ServiceM8:Which is more popular in New Zealand?

In September 2026, ServiceM8 had more branded searches than NextMinute among trade and field-service job management software in New Zealand. ServiceM8 had about 1,020 branded searches, while NextMinute had 480. ServiceM8 made up 10.6% of all trade and field-service job management software searches we track, and NextMinute accounted for 5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about trade and field-service job management software, ServiceM8 appeared in all five answers and NextMinute in three. ServiceM8 was mentioned before NextMinute in every answer.

Among trade and field-service job management software in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

ServiceM8, about 2 searches for every 1 for NextMinute

ServiceM8 1K searchesNextMinute 480 searches

Who does AI mention more?

ServiceM8, mentioned in every answer we collected

ServiceM8 in 5 of 5NextMinute in 3 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

ServiceM8, named ahead of NextMinute in every answer

ServiceM8 first in 5NextMinute never first

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Top trade and field-service job management software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, ServiceM8 appeared in all five answers. NextMinute was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. ServiceM8 was listed before NextMinute in every answer.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. ServiceM81st
  2. NextMinute2nd

Mentioned by AI

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

  • ServiceM85 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • NextMinute3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers

See every answer about trade and field-service job management software

5 answers

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which field job management app should I use in New Zealand?”

    1. 3ServiceM8
    2. 4NextMinute

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best field job management apps in New Zealand?”

    1. 3ServiceM8
    2. 4NextMinute

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best field job management app in New Zealand for a small trade team?”

    1. 3ServiceM8

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “field job management software”

    1. 1ServiceM8

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “best job management app”

    1. 3ServiceM8
    2. 4NextMinute

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

Is NextMinute or ServiceM8 more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for NextMinute and ServiceM8 by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six trade and field-service job management software we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

NextMinute and ServiceM8 among trade and field-service job management software in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for ServiceM8, NextMinute. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthServiceM8NextMinute
Nov 202511.2%6.5%
Dec 202513.2%5.8%
Jan 202611.1%6.5%
Feb 202610.4%6.1%
Mar 202611%6.1%
Apr 202613.3%6%
May 20269.4%5.5%
Jun 202612.8%5.8%
Jul 202610.6%5%
Aug 202610.4%6.1%
Sep 202610.6%5%
Oct 2026——

How has branded search for NextMinute and ServiceM8 changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?

3 findings

How did search popularity change for New Zealand trade and field-service job management software in September 2026?

1 change

  1. In September 2026, NextMinute lost share of searches among trade and field-service job management software in New Zealand, from 6.1% to 5%.

How are NextMinute’s and ServiceM8’s branded searches counted?

5 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using NextMinute’s and ServiceM8’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.

NextMinute

2 branded search terms

  • next minute
  • nextminute

ServiceM8

3 branded search terms

  • service m8
  • ServiceM8
  • servicem8 app

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