Housecall Pro vs NextMinute:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In September 2026, NextMinute had more branded searches than Housecall Pro among field service management platforms in New Zealand. NextMinute had about 480 branded searches, while Housecall Pro had 20. NextMinute made up 4.8% of all field service management platform searches we track, and Housecall Pro accounted for 0.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about field service management platforms, NextMinute appeared in two of the five answers and Housecall Pro in one. NextMinute was mentioned before Housecall Pro in two out of three answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
NextMinute, about 24 searches for every 1 for Housecall Pro
Who does AI mention more?
NextMinute, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Housecall Pro in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
NextMinute, named ahead of Housecall Pro in 2 of 3 answers
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Top field service management platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, NextMinute was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Housecall Pro was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. NextMinute was listed before Housecall Pro in two out of three answers that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- NextMinute1st
Housecall Pro2nd
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- NextMinute2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Housecall Pro1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about field service management platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which field service management platform should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best field service management platforms in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best field service management platform in New Zealand for trades jobs?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“field service management software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“job scheduling software”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Housecall Pro or NextMinute more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Housecall Pro and NextMinute by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine field service management platforms we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for NextMinute, Housecall Pro. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | NextMinute | Housecall Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 6.6% | 0.56% |
| Dec 2025 | 5.7% | 0.59% |
| Jan 2026 | 6.3% | 0.53% |
| Feb 2026 | 6% | 0.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 6.1% | 0.34% |
| Apr 2026 | 5.9% | 0.4% |
| May 2026 | 5.5% | 0.28% |
| Jun 2026 | 5.7% | 0.39% |
| Jul 2026 | 4.9% | 0.31% |
| Aug 2026 | 2.2% | 0.15% |
| Sep 2026 | 4.8% | 0.2% |
| Oct 2026 | — | — |
How has branded search for Housecall Pro and NextMinute changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- NextMinute was ahead of Housecall Pro in every measured month of the 11 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending September 2026, Housecall Pro’s share of searches among field service management platforms in New Zealand moved from 0.56% to 0.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 50 to 20.
- Across the 11 months ending September 2026, NextMinute’s share of searches among field service management platforms in New Zealand moved from 6.6% to 4.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 590 to 480.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand field service management platforms in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, NextMinute gained share of searches among field service management platforms in New Zealand, from 2.2% to 4.8%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Housecall Pro in New Zealand fell 60% over 11 measured months, from 50 to 20 in September 2026.
How are Housecall Pro’s and NextMinute’s branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Housecall Pro’s and NextMinute’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.
Housecall Pro
1 branded search term
- housecall pro
NextMinute
2 branded search terms
- next minute
- nextminute
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