Cashbook Complete vs Solo:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Cashbook Complete and Solo were level in searches among small business accounting software in New Zealand, with an estimated 140 versus 150 branded searches, at 0.07% of the total each. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about small business accounting software, Cashbook Complete appeared in two of the five answers and Solo in none.
Who do people search for more?
Solo, about 7% more searches than Cashbook Complete
Who does AI mention more?
Cashbook Complete, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Solo in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Cashbook Complete, the only one of the two named
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Top small business accounting software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Cashbook Complete was mentioned in two out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in both Google AI Overviews. Solo 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.
Xero5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
MYOB5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Hnry5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Reckon3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Cashbook Complete2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Solo0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which small business accounting software should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best small business accounting software brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best small business accounting software in New Zealand for a small business?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“small business accounting software nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“bookkeeping software 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 19, 2026.
Is Cashbook Complete or Solo more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Cashbook Complete and Solo by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six small business accounting software we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Solo, Cashbook Complete. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Xero | MYOB | Hnry | Reckon | Solo | Cashbook Complete |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 82.3% | 9.3% | 7.4% | 0.71% | 0.13% | 0.08% |
| Nov 2025 | 80.9% | 11% | 7.3% | 0.64% | 0.13% | 0.08% |
| Dec 2025 | 80.8% | 11% | 7.3% | 0.69% | 0.13% | 0.08% |
| Jan 2026 | 77.9% | 10.7% | 10.5% | 0.76% | 0.16% | 0.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 81.1% | 9.1% | 8.9% | 0.66% | 0.15% | 0.08% |
| Mar 2026 | 79.3% | 9.1% | 10.7% | 0.67% | 0.15% | 0.08% |
| Apr 2026 | 77.6% | 8.7% | 12.8% | 0.63% | 0.19% | 0.08% |
| May 2026 | 81.1% | 9% | 9% | 0.7% | 0.13% | 0.08% |
| Jun 2026 | 81% | 9% | 9% | 0.7% | 0.13% | 0.08% |
| Jul 2026 | 81% | 9% | 9% | 0.7% | 0.13% | 0.08% |
| Aug 2026 | 82.5% | 9.2% | 7.5% | 0.57% | 0.1% | 0.13% |
| Sep 2026 | 83.6% | 8% | 7.5% | 0.69% | 0.07% | 0.07% |
How has the Cashbook Complete and Solo comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Cashbook Complete took it in August 2026, Solo took it in September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Cashbook Complete’s share of searches among small business accounting software in New Zealand moved from 0.08% to 0.07%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 170 to 140.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Solo’s share of searches among small business accounting software in New Zealand moved from 0.13% to 0.07%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 270 to 150.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand small business accounting software in September 2026?
2 changes

In September 2026, Solo rose from 6th to 5th among small business accounting software in New Zealand.

In September 2026, Cashbook Complete fell from 5th to 6th among small business accounting software in New Zealand.
How are branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Cashbook Complete’s and Solo’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.
Cashbook Complete
1 branded search term
- cashbook complete
Solo
3 branded search terms
- solo accounting
- solo app
- solo software
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