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Multiplier vs Remote:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Multiplier had more branded searches than Remote among employer of record platforms in New Zealand. Multiplier had about 220 branded searches, while Remote had 20. Multiplier made up 1.3% of all employer of record platform searches we track, and Remote accounted for 0.12%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about employer of record platforms, Remote appeared in all five answers and Multiplier in three. Remote was mentioned before Multiplier in four out of five answers.

Among employer of record platforms in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Multiplier, about 11 searches for every 1 for Remote

Multiplier 220 searchesRemote 20 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Remote, mentioned in every answer we collected

Remote in 5 of 5Multiplier in 3 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Remote, named ahead of Multiplier in 4 of 5 answers

Remote first in 4Multiplier first in 1

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Top employer of record platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Remote appeared in all five answers. Multiplier was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Remote was listed before Multiplier in four out of five answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Deel1st
  2. Remote2nd
  3. Employment Hero3rd
  4. Multiplier4th
  5. RemoFirst5th
  6. Oyster HR6th
  7. G-P–
  8. Pebl–
  9. Atlas HXM–
  10. Papaya Global–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Deel5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Remote5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Employment Hero3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Multiplier3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • RemoFirst3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Oyster HR1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • G-P0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Pebl0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Atlas HXM0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Papaya Global0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.

Is Multiplier or Remote more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Multiplier and Remote by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten employer of record platforms we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

Multiplier and Remote among employer of record platforms in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Multiplier, Remote. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthEmployment HeroG-PDeelMultiplierPeblOyster HRRemoteAtlas HXMPapaya GlobalRemoFirst
Oct 202552.5%42.9%3.1%0.8%0.11%0.11%0.11%0.05%0.11%0.16%
Nov 202552.1%42.6%3.8%0.95%0.11%0.11%0.11%0%0.05%0.16%
Dec 202556.6%37.7%4.1%1%0.07%0.14%0.14%0.07%0.07%0.07%
Jan 202651.5%42%4.6%1.2%0.19%0.13%0.13%0.06%0.06%0.19%
Feb 202652%42.4%3.8%1.2%0.13%0.19%0.19%0.06%0.06%0.06%
Mar 202656.4%37.6%4.1%1.3%0.11%0.06%0.11%0.06%0.06%0.17%
Apr 202656.1%37.4%4.1%1.5%0.21%0.14%0.21%0.07%0.07%0.28%
May 202659.6%32.5%6%1.3%0.12%0.06%0.12%0.06%0.06%0.12%
Jun 202660.6%33.1%4.4%1.4%0.06%0.06%0.12%0.06%0.06%0.12%
Jul 202661.3%33.4%3.7%1.1%0.12%0.06%0.12%0.06%0.06%0.12%
Aug 202660.7%33.1%4.4%1.1%0.18%0.12%0.12%0.06%0.06%0.12%
Sep 202660.5%33%4.4%1.3%0.31%0.12%0.12%0.06%0.06%0.06%

How has the Multiplier and Remote comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings

How did search popularity change for New Zealand employer of record platforms in September 2026?

2 changes

  1. In September 2026, Remote rose from 8th to 7th among employer of record platforms in New Zealand.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for Multiplier in New Zealand rose 46.7% over 12 measured months, from 150 to 220 in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

4 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Multiplier’s and Remote’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.

Multiplier

2 branded search terms

  • multiplier eor
  • multiplier hr

Remote

2 branded search terms

  • remote global
  • remote payroll

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