PurposeTech vs VolunteerHub:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, VolunteerHub had more branded searches than PurposeTech among volunteer management software in New Zealand. VolunteerHub had about 20 branded searches, while PurposeTech had 10. VolunteerHub made up 4.9% of all volunteer management software searches we track, and PurposeTech accounted for 2.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about volunteer management software, PurposeTech and VolunteerHub each appeared in two of the five answers. PurposeTech and VolunteerHub were each mentioned first in two of the four answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
VolunteerHub, about 2 searches for every 1 for PurposeTech
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 2 of 5 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Each is named first in 2 of 4 answers.
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Top volunteer management software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, PurposeTech was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. VolunteerHub was mentioned in two out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in both Google AI Overviews. PurposeTech and VolunteerHub were each listed first in two of the four answers 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.
Better Impact5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Rosterfy3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Volgistics2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
VolunteerHub2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
PurposeTech2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Bloomerang Volunteer0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about volunteer management software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which volunteer management platform should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best volunteer management platforms in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best volunteer management platform in New Zealand for volunteers?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“volunteer management software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“volunteer scheduling 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 21, 2026.
Is PurposeTech or VolunteerHub more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for PurposeTech and VolunteerHub by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six volunteer management software we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for VolunteerHub, PurposeTech. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Better Impact | Rosterfy | Volgistics | VolunteerHub | Bloomerang Volunteer | PurposeTech |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 60% | 20% | 5% | 7.5% | 5% | 2.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 65.5% | 20.7% | 3.4% | 6.9% | 0% | 3.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 48.9% | 34% | 6.4% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 2.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 68.3% | 19.5% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 0% | 2.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 60.4% | 16.7% | 6.3% | 14.6% | 0% | 2.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 44.4% | 13.3% | 2.2% | 37.8% | 0% | 2.2% |
| May 2026 | 52.8% | 11.3% | 1.9% | 32.1% | 0% | 1.9% |
| Jun 2026 | 45.1% | 15.7% | 3.9% | 33.3% | 0% | 2% |
| Jul 2026 | 61.5% | 12.8% | 2.6% | 17.9% | 2.6% | 2.6% |
| Aug 2026 | 77.1% | 8.3% | 4.2% | 8.3% | 0% | 2.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 63.6% | 22.7% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 2.3% | 2.3% |
| Oct 2026 | 46.3% | 36.6% | 7.3% | 4.9% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
How has branded search for PurposeTech and VolunteerHub changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- VolunteerHub was ahead of PurposeTech in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, PurposeTech’s share of searches among volunteer management software in New Zealand moved from 2.5% to 2.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 10.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, VolunteerHub’s share of searches among volunteer management software in New Zealand moved from 7.5% to 4.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 30 to 20.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand volunteer management software in October 2026?
1 change

Estimated monthly branded searches for VolunteerHub in New Zealand fell 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 30 to 20 in October 2026.
How are PurposeTech’s and VolunteerHub’s branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using PurposeTech’s and VolunteerHub’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.
PurposeTech
1 branded search term
- purposetech
VolunteerHub
2 branded search terms
- volunteer hub software
- volunteerhub
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