Pleo vs Spendesk:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Pleo had more branded searches than Spendesk among corporate card platforms in New Zealand. Pleo had about 30 branded searches, while Spendesk had 10. Pleo made up 1.1% of all corporate card platform searches we track, and Spendesk accounted for 0.37%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about corporate card platforms, Pleo appeared in two of the five answers and Spendesk in one. Pleo was mentioned before Spendesk in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Pleo, about 3 searches for every 1 for Spendesk
Who does AI mention more?
Pleo, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Spendesk in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Pleo, named ahead of Spendesk in 2 of 2 answers
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Top corporate card platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Pleo was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Spendesk was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Pleo was listed before Spendesk in every answer that named either.
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.
Airwallex4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Wise3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Pleo2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Weel2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Spendesk1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Brex0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Ramp0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which corporate card platform should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best corporate card platforms in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best corporate card platform in New Zealand for business expense control?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“business card management software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“virtual corporate cards”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Pleo or Spendesk more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Pleo and Spendesk by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven corporate card platforms we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Pleo, Spendesk. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Airwallex | Wise | Brex | Pleo | Ramp | Spendesk | Weel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 88.4% | 2.3% | 5.1% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 0.47% | 0.47% |
| Nov 2025 | 86% | 4.1% | 6.3% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.45% | 0.45% |
| Dec 2025 | 92.1% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.95% | 0.63% | 0.32% | 0.32% |
| Jan 2026 | 84.1% | 4.9% | 7.5% | 1.8% | 0.88% | 0.44% | 0.44% |
| Feb 2026 | 85.2% | 4.9% | 6.3% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.45% | 0.45% |
| Mar 2026 | 89% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 1.2% | 0.61% | 0.31% | 0.31% |
| Apr 2026 | 89.2% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 1.1% | 0.74% | 0.37% | 0.37% |
| May 2026 | 86% | 6.1% | 5% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.36% | 0.36% |
| Jun 2026 | 89.5% | 5.2% | 3.4% | 0.62% | 0.62% | 0.31% | 0.31% |
| Jul 2026 | 87.9% | 6.2% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 0.73% | 0.37% | 0.37% |
| Aug 2026 | 88.6% | 5.2% | 4.1% | 0.74% | 0.74% | 0.37% | 0.37% |
| Sep 2026 | 88.9% | 5.2% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 0.74% | 0.37% | 0.37% |
How has the Pleo and Spendesk comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Pleo was ahead of Spendesk in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Pleo’s share of searches among corporate card platforms in New Zealand moved from 1.9% to 1.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 40 to 30.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Spendesk’s share of searches among corporate card platforms in New Zealand moved from 0.47% to 0.37%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 10.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand corporate card platforms in September 2026?
1 change
Estimated monthly branded searches for Pleo in New Zealand fell 25% over 12 measured months, from 40 to 30 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Pleo’s and Spendesk’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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