Lightyear vs Melio:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Melio had more branded searches than Lightyear among accounts payable platforms in New Zealand. Melio had about 140 branded searches, while Lightyear had 30. Melio made up 1.8% of all accounts payable platform searches we track, and Lightyear accounted for 0.39%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about accounts payable platforms, Lightyear appeared in three of the five answers and Melio in none.
Who do people search for more?
Melio, about 5 searches for every 1 for Lightyear
Who does AI mention more?
Lightyear, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Melio in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Lightyear, the only one of the two named
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Top accounts payable platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Lightyear was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Melio 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.
Tipalti4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
ApprovalMax3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Airwallex3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Lightyear3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Dext2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
EzzyBills2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Stampli2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Ramp1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Melio0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which accounts payable platform should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best accounts payable platforms in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best accounts payable platform in New Zealand for a finance team?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best accounts payable software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“invoice approval software”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.
Is Lightyear or Melio more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Lightyear and Melio by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine accounts payable platforms we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Melio, Lightyear. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | ApprovalMax | Airwallex | Dext | EzzyBills | Melio | Tipalti | Stampli | Lightyear | Ramp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 53.1% | 22.9% | 16.5% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.48% | 0.12% |
| Nov 2025 | 54.3% | 23.4% | 13.4% | 2.6% | 3.9% | 0.86% | 0.86% | 0.49% | 0.12% |
| Dec 2025 | 40.2% | 40.2% | 12.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.97% | 0.97% | 0.83% | 0% |
| Jan 2026 | 46% | 30.1% | 14.7% | 2.2% | 4.1% | 1.1% | 0.79% | 0.95% | 0% |
| Feb 2026 | 55.2% | 23.8% | 13.2% | 2.1% | 3.3% | 0.88% | 0.88% | 0.63% | 0% |
| Mar 2026 | 53% | 28.5% | 13.2% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.69% | 0.88% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 47.4% | 31.6% | 14.1% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.53% | 0% |
| May 2026 | 50.9% | 27.8% | 12% | 2.4% | 4.5% | 0.81% | 1% | 0.46% | 0% |
| Jun 2026 | 49.2% | 32.4% | 11.7% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1% | 0.78% | 0.34% | 0.11% |
| Jul 2026 | 47.6% | 31.7% | 13.9% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.93% | 1.2% | 0.53% | 0% |
| Aug 2026 | 52.5% | 28.6% | 12.8% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.84% | 1.1% | 0.48% | 0% |
| Sep 2026 | 47% | 31.3% | 14% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.91% | 0.39% | 0% |
How has the Lightyear and Melio comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Melio was ahead of Lightyear in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Lightyear’s share of searches among accounts payable platforms in New Zealand moved from 0.48% to 0.39%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 40 to 30.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Melio’s share of searches among accounts payable platforms in New Zealand moved from 2.5% to 1.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 210 to 140.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand accounts payable platforms in September 2026?
2 changes
How are branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Lightyear’s and Melio’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.
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