Canstar vs Money Compare:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Canstar had more branded searches than Money Compare among financial comparison sites in New Zealand. Canstar had about 400 branded searches, while Money Compare had 20. Canstar made up 1% of all financial comparison site searches we track, and Money Compare accounted for 0.05%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about financial comparison sites, Canstar and Money Compare each appeared in four of the five answers. Canstar was mentioned before Money Compare in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Canstar, about 20 searches for every 1 for Money Compare
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 4 of 5 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Canstar, named ahead of Money Compare in every answer
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Top financial comparison sites in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Canstar and Money Compare were each mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Canstar was listed before Money Compare in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Canstar1st
MoneyHub2nd
Money Compare3rd
interest.co.nz4th
Glimp–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Canstar4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Money Compare4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- interest.co.nz3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- MoneyHub2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Glimp0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which financial comparison site should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best financial comparison sites in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best financial comparison site in New Zealand for better rates?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“mortgage rate comparison”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“insurance comparison nz”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Canstar or Money Compare more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Canstar and Money Compare by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five financial comparison sites we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Canstar, Money Compare. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | interest.co.nz | MoneyHub | Canstar | Glimp | Money Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 90.2% | 7% | 1% | 1.7% | 0.05% |
| Nov 2025 | 90.1% | 7.1% | 0.96% | 1.8% | 0.05% |
| Dec 2025 | 91.7% | 5.9% | 0.84% | 1.5% | 0.03% |
| Jan 2026 | 87.9% | 8.8% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.03% |
| Feb 2026 | 89.9% | 7.3% | 1% | 1.8% | 0.03% |
| Mar 2026 | 90.4% | 7.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.03% |
| Apr 2026 | 90.6% | 7.4% | 1% | 1% | 0.03% |
| May 2026 | 87.2% | 10.6% | 0.98% | 1.2% | 0.03% |
| Jun 2026 | 87% | 10.6% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.03% |
| Jul 2026 | 78.6% | 7.6% | 12.7% | 1% | 0.03% |
| Aug 2026 | 84.5% | 8.2% | 6.4% | 0.9% | 0.03% |
| Sep 2026 | 92.1% | 6.1% | 1% | 0.67% | 0.05% |
How has the Canstar and Money Compare comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Canstar was ahead of Money Compare in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Canstar’s share of searches among financial comparison sites in New Zealand held steady at 1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 430 to 400.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Money Compare’s share of searches among financial comparison sites in New Zealand held steady at 0.05%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 20.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand financial comparison sites in September 2026?
1 change
In September 2026, Canstar lost share of searches among financial comparison sites in New Zealand, from 6.4% to 1%.
How are branded searches counted?
5 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Canstar’s and Money Compare’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.
Canstar
4 branded search terms
- canstar
- canstar kiwisaver
- canstar mortgage rates
- canstar term deposit
Money Compare
1 branded search term
- money compare
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