Jobber vs NextMinute:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In September 2026, Jobber had more branded searches than NextMinute among field service management platforms in New Zealand. Jobber had about 880 branded searches, while NextMinute had 480. Jobber made up 8.8% of all field service management platform searches we track, and NextMinute accounted for 4.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about field service management platforms, Jobber and NextMinute each appeared in two of the five answers. NextMinute was mentioned before Jobber in two out of three answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Jobber, about 83% more searches than NextMinute
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 2 of 5 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
NextMinute, named ahead of Jobber 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, Jobber was mentioned in two out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in both 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. NextMinute was listed before Jobber 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
- Jobber2nd
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Jobber2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- NextMinute2 of 5Named in 1 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 Jobber or NextMinute more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Jobber 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 Jobber, NextMinute. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Jobber | NextMinute |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 5.4% | 6.6% |
| Dec 2025 | 5.7% | 5.7% |
| Jan 2026 | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 6% | 6% |
| Mar 2026 | 5% | 6.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| May 2026 | 5.5% | 5.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 7% | 5.7% |
| Jul 2026 | 7.4% | 4.9% |
| Aug 2026 | 66.7% | 2.2% |
| Sep 2026 | 8.8% | 4.8% |
| Oct 2026 | — | — |
How has branded search for Jobber and NextMinute changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands once in the 11 months ending September 2026: Jobber took it in June 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending September 2026, Jobber’s share of searches among field service management platforms in New Zealand moved from 5.4% to 8.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 480 to 880.
- 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?
5 changes
In September 2026, Tradify overtook Jobber to become the leader among field service management platforms in New Zealand, with 44.7% of the searches.
In September 2026, Simpro overtook Jobber to rank 2nd among field service management platforms in New Zealand, with 21.9% of the searches.
In September 2026, ServiceM8 overtook Jobber to rank 3rd among field service management platforms in New Zealand, with 10.2% of the searches.
In September 2026, NextMinute gained share of searches among field service management platforms in New Zealand, from 2.2% to 4.8%.
In September 2026, Jobber lost share of searches among field service management platforms in New Zealand, from 66.7% to 8.8%.
How are Jobber’s and NextMinute’s branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Jobber’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.
Jobber
1 branded search term
- jobber
NextMinute
2 branded search terms
- next minute
- nextminute
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