Ramp vs Xero Expenses:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Xero Expenses had more branded searches than Ramp among expense management software in New Zealand. Xero Expenses had about 110 branded searches, while Ramp had 20. Xero Expenses made up 2.3% of all expense management software searches we track, and Ramp accounted for 0.41%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about expense management software, Xero Expenses appeared in three of the five answers and Ramp in one. Xero Expenses was mentioned before Ramp in three out of four answers.
Who do people search for more?
Xero Expenses, about 6 searches for every 1 for Ramp
Who does AI mention more?
Xero Expenses, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Ramp in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Xero Expenses, named ahead of Ramp in 3 of 4 answers
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Top expense management software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Xero Expenses was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Ramp was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Xero Expenses was listed before Ramp in three out of four answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Xero Expenses1st
Dext2nd
Airwallex3rd
Expensify4th
Ramp5th
Brex6th
Pleo7th
SAP Concur–
Emburse–
Weel–
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
Dext3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Expensify3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Xero Expenses3 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
Brex1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Ramp1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
SAP Concur0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Emburse0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Weel0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about expense management software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which expense management tool should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best expense management tools in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best expense management tool in New Zealand for a small business?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best expense app”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“spend management tools”
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 Ramp or Xero Expenses more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Ramp and Xero Expenses by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten expense management software we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Xero Expenses, Ramp. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Airwallex | Dext | SAP Concur | Expensify | Xero Expenses | Brex | Emburse | Pleo | Ramp | Weel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 38.6% | 28.3% | 13.8% | 12.2% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.81% | 0.81% | 0.61% | 0.41% |
| Nov 2025 | 40.7% | 23.6% | 14.3% | 12.8% | 2.4% | 3% | 1.5% | 0.86% | 0.43% | 0.43% |
| Dec 2025 | 54.5% | 17.9% | 10.7% | 11.5% | 1.3% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.56% | 0.38% | 0.38% |
| Jan 2026 | 44.8% | 22.4% | 10.8% | 14.2% | 1.2% | 4% | 0.71% | 0.94% | 0.47% | 0.47% |
| Feb 2026 | 43.1% | 24.3% | 10.7% | 13.6% | 2% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 0.91% | 0.45% | 0.45% |
| Mar 2026 | 47.1% | 22.4% | 11% | 11.9% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 0.65% | 0.32% | 0.32% |
| Apr 2026 | 49.1% | 22.1% | 9.6% | 12.3% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 0.61% | 0.41% | 0.41% |
| May 2026 | 48.2% | 20.9% | 11% | 12.2% | 2.2% | 2.8% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Jun 2026 | 52.1% | 19.2% | 12.2% | 10.8% | 2% | 2% | 0.72% | 0.36% | 0.36% | 0.36% |
| Jul 2026 | 49.1% | 21.9% | 11.7% | 10.2% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.61% | 0.41% | 0.2% |
| Aug 2026 | 48% | 21.8% | 13.6% | 10% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Sep 2026 | 49.2% | 22.3% | 11.1% | 10% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.61% | 0.41% | 0.41% |
How has the Ramp and Xero Expenses comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Xero Expenses was ahead of Ramp in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ramp’s share of searches among expense management software in New Zealand moved from 0.61% to 0.41%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 30 to 20.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Xero Expenses’ share of searches among expense management software in New Zealand moved from 2.2% to 2.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 110.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand expense management software in September 2026?
2 changes

In September 2026, Xero Expenses rose from 6th to 5th among expense management software in New Zealand.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Ramp in New Zealand fell 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 30 to 20 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Ramp’s and Xero Expenses’ 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.
Ramp
2 branded search terms
- ramp card
- ramp expense management
Xero Expenses
1 branded search term
- xero expenses
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