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Braintree vs Paystation:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Braintree and Paystation were level in searches among payment processors in New Zealand, with an estimated 420 versus 390 branded searches, at 0.74% and 0.69% of the total. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about payment processors, Paystation appeared in two of the five answers and Braintree in none.

Among payment processors in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Braintree, about 8% more searches than Paystation

Braintree 420 searchesPaystation 390 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Paystation, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Braintree in 0

Paystation in 2 of 5Braintree in 0 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Paystation, the only one of the two named

Paystation first in 2Braintree never named

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Top payment processors in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Paystation was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Braintree 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.

  1. Stripe1st
  2. Windcave2nd
  3. PayPal3rd
  4. Square3rd
  5. Paystation5th
  6. Airwallex6th
  7. Shopify POS6th
  8. Adyen8th
  9. Revolut–
  10. +4 more
  11. Braintree–
  12. +1 more

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Stripe5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • PayPal3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Windcave3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Square3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Shopify POS3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Paystation2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Adyen2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Airwallex1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Revolut0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Braintree0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

+5 more

See every answer about payment processors

5 answers

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 19, 2026.

Is Braintree or Paystation more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Braintree and Paystation by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 15 payment processors we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

Braintree and Paystation among payment processors in New Zealand, by month

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

View monthly share of searches table
MonthPayPalRevolutWindcaveAirwallexGoCardlessStripeWorldlineWiseSquareMollieBraintreePaystationAdyenShopify POSCheckout.com
Oct 202568.1%11.1%7.2%3.1%2.7%1.2%2.2%0.7%0.71%0.78%0.53%0.63%0.52%0.52%0.02%
Nov 202567.3%13.4%5.9%3.1%2.2%1.2%2.1%0.76%0.74%0.77%0.79%0.77%0.51%0.51%0.02%
Dec 202567.3%13.4%5.8%4.7%2.2%0.95%1.9%0.64%0.56%0.77%0.53%0.51%0.42%0.42%0.02%
Jan 202665.6%15.9%5.7%3%2.6%1.1%1.8%0.73%0.79%0.92%0.53%0.5%0.4%0.5%0.02%
Feb 202667.2%13.4%5.8%3%2.7%1.4%2.1%0.69%0.69%0.63%0.53%0.63%0.51%0.63%0.02%
Mar 202663.2%15.4%5.5%4.4%3%1.1%2.6%0.89%0.74%0.73%0.6%0.73%0.48%0.59%0.02%
Apr 202666.7%13.4%5.9%3.8%2.2%1.1%2.6%0.81%0.75%0.62%0.52%0.62%0.51%0.41%0.02%
May 202666.5%13.4%5.9%3.8%2.7%1.1%2%0.78%0.75%0.76%0.65%0.62%0.51%0.51%0.02%
Jun 202663.6%15.6%5.5%4.4%2.6%1.5%2%0.88%0.79%0.73%0.92%0.59%0.48%0.48%0.02%
Jul 202664.9%16.4%5.6%3.7%2.6%1.1%1.4%0.81%0.69%0.74%0.63%0.6%0.4%0.4%0.02%
Aug 202662.7%15.8%6.6%4.3%3%1.3%1.3%0.99%1%0.7%0.6%0.7%0.47%0.38%0.02%
Sep 202661.1%18.5%6.4%4.2%2.5%1.3%1.2%0.9%0.86%0.85%0.74%0.69%0.46%0.3%0.02%

How has the Braintree and Paystation comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • The lead changed hands 5 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Braintree took it in November 2025, Paystation took it in February 2026, Braintree took it in May 2026, Paystation took it in August 2026, Braintree took it in September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Braintree’s share of searches among payment processors in New Zealand moved from 0.53% to 0.74%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 330 to 420.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Paystation’s share of searches among payment processors in New Zealand moved from 0.63% to 0.69%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 390.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand payment processors in September 2026?

2 changes

  1. In September 2026, Braintree rose from 12th to 11th among payment processors in New Zealand.

  2. In September 2026, Paystation fell from 11th to 12th among payment processors in New Zealand.

How are branded searches counted?

3 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Braintree’s and Paystation’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.

Braintree

2 branded search terms

  • braintree
  • braintree payment

Paystation

1 branded search term

  • paystation

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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