Metabase vs ThoughtSpot:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, Metabase had more branded searches than ThoughtSpot among business intelligence tools in New Zealand. Metabase had about 280 branded searches, while ThoughtSpot had 20. Metabase made up 1.3% of all business intelligence tool searches we track, and ThoughtSpot accounted for 0.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about business intelligence tools, Metabase appeared in three of the five answers and ThoughtSpot in two. Metabase was mentioned before ThoughtSpot in three out of four answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Metabase, about 14 searches for every 1 for ThoughtSpot
Who does AI mention more?
Metabase, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, ThoughtSpot in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Metabase, named ahead of ThoughtSpot in 3 of 4 answers
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Top business intelligence tools in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Metabase was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. ThoughtSpot was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Metabase was listed before ThoughtSpot in three out of four answers that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Power BI1st
Tableau2nd
Looker Studio3rd
Qlik4th- Metabase5th
ThoughtSpot6th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Power BI5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Tableau5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Looker Studio4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Qlik3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Metabase3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- ThoughtSpot2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about business intelligence tools
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which business intelligence tool should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best business intelligence tools in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best business intelligence tool in New Zealand for reporting and dashboards?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“business intelligence tools”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“data visualisation tools”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.
Is Metabase or ThoughtSpot more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Metabase and ThoughtSpot by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six business intelligence tools we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Metabase, ThoughtSpot. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Power BI | Looker Studio | Tableau | Qlik | Metabase | ThoughtSpot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 77.8% | 12.3% | 6.3% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.23% |
| Dec 2025 | 80.3% | 10.7% | 5.5% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 0.18% |
| Jan 2026 | 78.5% | 11.9% | 6.1% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.12% |
| Feb 2026 | 79.9% | 9.9% | 6.6% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.14% |
| Mar 2026 | 79.3% | 10.3% | 6.8% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.08% |
| Apr 2026 | 77.1% | 12.4% | 6.4% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.32% |
| May 2026 | 76% | 12% | 8.1% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.23% |
| Jun 2026 | 81.3% | 10.6% | 4.6% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 0.16% |
| Jul 2026 | 80.7% | 10% | 5.5% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 0.14% |
| Aug 2026 | 79.9% | 8.7% | 6.6% | 2.6% | 2% | 0.19% |
| Sep 2026 | 79% | 8.5% | 6.4% | 2.5% | 3.5% | 0.14% |
| Oct 2026 | 80.7% | 8.8% | 6.5% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
How has branded search for Metabase and ThoughtSpot changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Metabase was ahead of ThoughtSpot in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Metabase’s share of searches among business intelligence tools in New Zealand held steady at 1.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 280.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, ThoughtSpot’s share of searches among business intelligence tools in New Zealand moved from 0.23% to 0.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 50 to 20.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand business intelligence tools in October 2026?
2 changes
In October 2026, Metabase lost share of searches among business intelligence tools in New Zealand, from 3.5% to 1.3%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for ThoughtSpot in New Zealand fell 60% over 12 measured months, from 50 to 20 in October 2026.
How are Metabase’s and ThoughtSpot’s branded searches counted?
5 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Metabase’s and ThoughtSpot’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.
Metabase
4 branded search terms
- metabase
- metabase bi
- metabase dashboard
- metabase reports
ThoughtSpot
1 branded search term
- thoughtspot
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