ApprovalMax vs Melio:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, ApprovalMax had more branded searches than Melio among accounts payable platforms in New Zealand. ApprovalMax had about 3,600 branded searches, while Melio had 140. ApprovalMax made up 47% of all accounts payable platform searches we track, and Melio accounted for 1.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about accounts payable platforms, ApprovalMax appeared in three of the five answers and Melio in none.
Who do people search for more?
ApprovalMax, about 26 searches for every 1 for Melio
Who does AI mention more?
ApprovalMax, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Melio in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
ApprovalMax, the only one of the two named
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Top accounts payable platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, ApprovalMax was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Melio did not appear in any of the five 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.
Tipalti4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- ApprovalMax3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Airwallex3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Lightyear3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Dext2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
EzzyBills2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Stampli2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Ramp1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Melio0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which accounts payable platform should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best accounts payable platforms in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best accounts payable platform in New Zealand for a finance team?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best accounts payable software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“invoice approval software”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.
Is ApprovalMax or Melio more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for ApprovalMax and Melio by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine accounts payable platforms we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for ApprovalMax, Melio. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | ApprovalMax | Airwallex | Dext | EzzyBills | Melio | Tipalti | Stampli | Lightyear | Ramp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 53.1% | 22.9% | 16.5% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.48% | 0.12% |
| Nov 2025 | 54.3% | 23.4% | 13.4% | 2.6% | 3.9% | 0.86% | 0.86% | 0.49% | 0.12% |
| Dec 2025 | 40.2% | 40.2% | 12.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.97% | 0.97% | 0.83% | 0% |
| Jan 2026 | 46% | 30.1% | 14.7% | 2.2% | 4.1% | 1.1% | 0.79% | 0.95% | 0% |
| Feb 2026 | 55.2% | 23.8% | 13.2% | 2.1% | 3.3% | 0.88% | 0.88% | 0.63% | 0% |
| Mar 2026 | 53% | 28.5% | 13.2% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.69% | 0.88% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 47.4% | 31.6% | 14.1% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.53% | 0% |
| May 2026 | 50.9% | 27.8% | 12% | 2.4% | 4.5% | 0.81% | 1% | 0.46% | 0% |
| Jun 2026 | 49.2% | 32.4% | 11.7% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1% | 0.78% | 0.34% | 0.11% |
| Jul 2026 | 47.6% | 31.7% | 13.9% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.93% | 1.2% | 0.53% | 0% |
| Aug 2026 | 52.5% | 28.6% | 12.8% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.84% | 1.1% | 0.48% | 0% |
| Sep 2026 | 47% | 31.3% | 14% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.91% | 0.39% | 0% |
How has the ApprovalMax and Melio comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- ApprovalMax was ahead of Melio in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, ApprovalMax’s share of searches among accounts payable platforms in New Zealand moved from 53.1% to 47%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 4.4K to 3.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Melio’s share of searches among accounts payable platforms in New Zealand moved from 2.5% to 1.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 210 to 140.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand accounts payable platforms in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, ApprovalMax lost share of searches among accounts payable platforms in New Zealand, from 52.5% to 47%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Melio in New Zealand fell 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 210 to 140 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using ApprovalMax’s and Melio’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.
ApprovalMax
1 branded search term
- approvalmax
Melio
1 branded search term
- melio
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