Bettr vs Emergency Consult:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, Bettr had more branded searches than Emergency Consult among telehealth providers in New Zealand. Bettr had about 1,070 branded searches, while Emergency Consult had 720. Bettr made up 13.3% of all telehealth provider searches we track, and Emergency Consult accounted for 9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about telehealth providers, Bettr appeared in three of the five answers and Emergency Consult in two. Bettr was mentioned before Emergency Consult in three out of four answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Bettr, about 49% more searches than Emergency Consult
Who does AI mention more?
Bettr, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Emergency Consult in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Bettr, named ahead of Emergency Consult in 3 of 4 answers
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Top telehealth providers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Bettr was mentioned in three out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Emergency Consult was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Bettr was listed before Emergency Consult in three out of four answers that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Tend1st
CareHQ2nd
Practice Plus3rd- Bettr4th
Emergency Consult5th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Tend5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- CareHQ5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Practice Plus4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Bettr3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Emergency Consult2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about telehealth providers
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which telehealth provider should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best telehealth providers in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best telehealth provider in New Zealand for a quick doctor consult?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“telehealth providers nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“gp online nz”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Bettr or Emergency Consult more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Bettr and Emergency Consult by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five telehealth providers we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Bettr, Emergency Consult. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Practice Plus | Tend | CareHQ | Bettr | Emergency Consult |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 45.3% | 15.5% | 15.6% | 14.4% | 9.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 51.1% | 11.2% | 18.4% | 10.9% | 8.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 53.7% | 12.1% | 14.9% | 12.1% | 7.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 47.9% | 13% | 16.5% | 14.7% | 7.9% |
| Mar 2026 | 42.6% | 16.3% | 19.1% | 16.3% | 5.7% |
| Apr 2026 | 44.4% | 14.5% | 19.9% | 15.2% | 6% |
| May 2026 | 43.8% | 14.7% | 19.6% | 14.7% | 7.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 39.6% | 27.4% | 14.3% | 12.2% | 6.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 47.8% | 14.9% | 17.4% | 12.1% | 7.8% |
| Aug 2026 | 42.9% | 16.2% | 19.1% | 11.4% | 10.3% |
| Sep 2026 | 40.7% | 19.1% | 18.1% | 12.1% | 10% |
| Oct 2026 | 36.1% | 25.4% | 16.2% | 13.3% | 9% |
How has branded search for Bettr and Emergency Consult changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Bettr was ahead of Emergency Consult in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Bettr’s share of searches among telehealth providers in New Zealand moved from 14.4% to 13.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 920 to 1.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Emergency Consult’s share of searches among telehealth providers in New Zealand moved from 9.2% to 9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 590 to 720.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand telehealth providers in October 2026?
2 changes
In October 2026, Bettr gained share of searches among telehealth providers in New Zealand, from 12.1% to 13.3%.
In October 2026, Emergency Consult lost share of searches among telehealth providers in New Zealand, from 10% to 9%.
How are Bettr’s and Emergency Consult’s branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Bettr’s and Emergency Consult’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.
Bettr
2 branded search terms
- bettr
- bettr nz
Emergency Consult
1 branded search term
- emergency consult
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