Acumatica vs First Software:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Acumatica had more branded searches than First Software among ERP software in New Zealand. Acumatica had about 190 branded searches, while First Software had 30. Acumatica made up 2.1% of all ERP software searches we track, and First Software accounted for 0.33%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about ERP software, Acumatica appeared in all five answers and First Software in two. Acumatica was mentioned before First Software in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Acumatica, about 6 searches for every 1 for First Software
Who does AI mention more?
Acumatica, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Acumatica, named ahead of First Software in every answer
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Top ERP software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Acumatica appeared in all five answers. First Software was mentioned in two out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in both Google AI Overviews. Acumatica was listed before First Software in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Microsoft Dynamics 3651st
MYOB Acumatica2nd- Acumatica3rd
NetSuite4th
Cin75th
Odoo6th
SAP Business One7th
First Software8th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- NetSuite5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Microsoft Dynamics 3655 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- MYOB Acumatica5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Acumatica5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Odoo4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Cin73 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- SAP Business One2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- First Software2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about ERP software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which ERP platform should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best ERP platforms in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best ERP platform in New Zealand for finance and stock?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“erp software nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“erp systems nz”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Acumatica or First Software more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Acumatica and First Software by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight ERP software we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Acumatica, First Software. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | NetSuite | Odoo | Cin7 | Microsoft Dynamics 365 | MYOB Acumatica | Acumatica | SAP Business One | First Software |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 23.8% | 20.7% | 24.4% | 20% | 6.6% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 0.57% |
| Nov 2025 | 24.9% | 22.8% | 21.4% | 20.8% | 5.5% | 2.9% | 0.72% | 0.84% |
| Dec 2025 | 26.9% | 23.3% | 22.4% | 18.3% | 5.8% | 2% | 0.77% | 0.46% |
| Jan 2026 | 23.4% | 23.7% | 23.2% | 20.1% | 6.2% | 1.7% | 0.79% | 0.92% |
| Feb 2026 | 22.5% | 22.4% | 21% | 23.5% | 6.3% | 2.3% | 0.95% | 1.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 23.3% | 20.2% | 22% | 22% | 8.1% | 2.9% | 0.83% | 0.72% |
| Apr 2026 | 23.6% | 22.8% | 22% | 22.2% | 5.2% | 2.3% | 0.73% | 1.1% |
| May 2026 | 26.1% | 23% | 22% | 20.5% | 5.1% | 2.4% | 0.52% | 0.41% |
| Jun 2026 | 28.4% | 22.6% | 21.2% | 20.1% | 4.3% | 2% | 0.6% | 0.89% |
| Jul 2026 | 21.5% | 26.7% | 23.5% | 20.6% | 4.7% | 1.8% | 0.66% | 0.44% |
| Aug 2026 | 22.7% | 24.4% | 23.4% | 21.7% | 4.6% | 1.9% | 0.86% | 0.32% |
| Sep 2026 | 26.2% | 21.3% | 20.6% | 19.8% | 8.9% | 2.1% | 0.67% | 0.33% |
How has the Acumatica and First Software comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Acumatica was ahead of First Software in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Acumatica’s share of searches among ERP software in New Zealand moved from 2.8% to 2.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 250 to 190.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, First Software’s share of searches among ERP software in New Zealand moved from 0.57% to 0.33%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 50 to 30.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand ERP software in September 2026?
2 changes
Estimated monthly branded searches for First Software in New Zealand fell 40% over 12 measured months, from 50 to 30 in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Acumatica in New Zealand fell 24% over 12 measured months, from 250 to 190 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
5 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Acumatica’s and First Software’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.
Acumatica
4 branded search terms
- acumatica
- acumatica erp
- acumatica erp software
- acumatica erp system
First Software
1 branded search term
- first software
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