Botpress vs Drift:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Botpress had more branded searches than Drift among chatbot builders in New Zealand. Botpress had about 70 branded searches, while Drift had 0. Botpress made up 3.7% of all chatbot builder searches we track, and Drift accounted for 0%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about chatbot builders, Botpress appeared in three of the four answers and Drift in none.
Who do people search for more?
Botpress, the only one of the two with measured searches
Who does AI mention more?
Botpress, mentioned in 3 of 4 answers, Drift in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Botpress, the only one of the two named
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Top chatbot builders in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Botpress was mentioned in three out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in the Google AI Overview. Drift did not appear in any of the four 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.
Manychat3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Tidio3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers- Botpress3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Chatbase3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Chatfuel1 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
LiveChat0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Drift0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which chatbot builder should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best chatbot builders in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best chatbot builder in New Zealand for a small support team?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best chatbot builder”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“customer support chatbot”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.
Is Botpress or Drift more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Botpress and Drift by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven chatbot builders we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Botpress, Drift. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Manychat | Tidio | Botpress | Chatbase | LiveChat | Chatfuel | Drift |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 67.8% | 12.1% | 4.7% | 11.4% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.67% |
| Nov 2025 | 76.9% | 8.9% | 4.1% | 6.5% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.59% |
| Dec 2025 | 80.2% | 6.2% | 5.6% | 4.3% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.62% |
| Jan 2026 | 78.5% | 8.8% | 3.4% | 6.8% | 0.98% | 0.98% | 0.49% |
| Feb 2026 | 73.4% | 10.1% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 2.3% | 0.92% | 0.46% |
| Mar 2026 | 76.7% | 9% | 4.3% | 6.7% | 1.9% | 0.95% | 0.48% |
| Apr 2026 | 79.2% | 8.9% | 3.5% | 5.4% | 2% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| May 2026 | 77.7% | 8.7% | 3.4% | 6.8% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.49% |
| Jun 2026 | 80% | 7.5% | 3.5% | 5.5% | 2.5% | 1% | 0% |
| Jul 2026 | 83.9% | 4.7% | 3.6% | 4.7% | 2.1% | 0.52% | 0.52% |
| Aug 2026 | 82.9% | 5.2% | 3.6% | 4.7% | 2.1% | 1% | 0.52% |
| Sep 2026 | 85.1% | 5.3% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 0.53% | 0% |
How has the Botpress and Drift comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Botpress was ahead of Drift in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Botpress’ share of searches among chatbot builders in New Zealand moved from 4.7% to 3.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 70.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Drift’s share of searches among chatbot builders in New Zealand moved from 0.67% to 0%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 10 to 0.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand chatbot builders in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Drift lost share of searches among chatbot builders in New Zealand, from 0.52% to 0%.
In September 2026, Botpress rose from 4th to 3rd among chatbot builders in New Zealand.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Botpress’ and Drift’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.
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