FYI vs M-Files:Which is more popular?

Name: FYI vs M-Files: Which is searched more in New Zealand?
Creator: Brandwave
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In September 2026, FYI had more branded searches than M-Files among document management software in New Zealand. FYI had about 720 branded searches, while M-Files had 90. FYI made up 3.5% of all document management software searches we track, and M-Files accounted for 0.44%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about document management software, M-Files appeared in all five answers and FYI in none.

Among document management software in New Zealand in September 2026

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Top document management software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, M-Files appeared in all five answers. FYI 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.

How many AI answers named each brand
Brand	ChatGPT	Google	Answers that named it
SharePoint	Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 2 of 2 Google AI Overviews	5 of 5
M-Files	Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 2 of 2 Google AI Overviews	5 of 5
DocuWare	Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 2 of 2 Google AI Overviews	5 of 5
Objective	Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 2 Google AI Overviews	2 of 5
FYI	Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 2 Google AI Overviews	0 of 5

SharePoint5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
M-Files5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
DocuWare5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Objective2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
FYI0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

Asked ChatGPT
“Which document management system should I use in New Zealand?”
1. 1SharePoint
2. 2M-Files
3. 3Objective
4. 4DocuWare
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best document management systems in New Zealand?”
1. 1SharePoint
2. 2M-Files
3. 3Objective
4. 4DocuWare
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best document management system in New Zealand for a small office?”
1. 1SharePoint
2. 2M-Files
3. 3DocuWare
Searched Google, AI Overview
“document management software nz”
1. 1M-Files
2. 2SharePoint
3. 3DocuWare
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best document management system”
1. 1SharePoint
2. 2M-Files
3. 3DocuWare

Not named in any answer:

FYI

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.

Is FYI or M-Files more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for FYI and M-Files by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five document management software we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

FYI and M-Files among document management software in New Zealand, by month

Month	SharePoint	FYI	M-Files	Objective	DocuWare
Oct 2025	94.9%	4.2%	0.67%	0.19%	0.05%
Nov 2025	93.6%	5.1%	0.81%	0.29%	0.17%
Dec 2025	92.7%	6.1%	0.76%	0.25%	0.17%
Jan 2026	93.9%	5.1%	0.64%	0.21%	0.14%
Feb 2026	93.2%	5.8%	0.63%	0.23%	0.12%
Mar 2026	94.2%	4.8%	0.67%	0.19%	0.14%
Apr 2026	94.6%	4.3%	0.69%	0.2%	0.15%
May 2026	94.8%	4.3%	0.54%	0.19%	0.15%
Jun 2026	94.3%	4.8%	0.53%	0.19%	0.14%
Jul 2026	94.7%	4.3%	0.68%	0.19%	0.1%
Aug 2026	94.8%	4.3%	0.54%	0.19%	0.15%
Sep 2026	95.7%	3.5%	0.44%	0.25%	0.1%

How has the FYI and M-Files comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings

FYI was ahead of M-Files in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
Across the 12 months ending September 2026, FYI’s share of searches among document management software in New Zealand moved from 4.2% to 3.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 880 to 720.
Across the 12 months ending September 2026, M-Files’ share of searches among document management software in New Zealand moved from 0.67% to 0.44%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 140 to 90.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand document management software in September 2026?

2 changes

In September 2026, FYI lost share of searches among document management software in New Zealand, from 4.3% to 3.5%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for M-Files in New Zealand fell 35.7% over 12 measured months, from 140 to 90 in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

3 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using FYI’s and M-Files’ 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.