Melio vs Stampli:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Melio had more branded searches than Stampli among accounts payable platforms in New Zealand. Melio had about 140 branded searches, while Stampli had 70. Melio made up 1.8% of all accounts payable platform searches we track, and Stampli accounted for 0.91%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about accounts payable platforms, Stampli appeared in two of the five answers and Melio in none.
Who do people search for more?
Melio, about 2 searches for every 1 for Stampli
Who does AI mention more?
Stampli, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Melio in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Stampli, 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, Stampli was mentioned in two out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in both 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 Melio or Stampli more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Melio and Stampli 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, Stampli. 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 Melio and Stampli comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Melio was ahead of Stampli in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- 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.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Stampli’s share of searches among accounts payable platforms in New Zealand moved from 1.1% to 0.91%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 90 to 70.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand accounts payable platforms in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Stampli fell from 6th to 7th among accounts payable platforms in New Zealand.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Melio in New Zealand fell 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 210 to 140 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Melio’s and Stampli’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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