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Rapid Global vs Remote:Which is more popular in New Zealand?

In October 2026, Rapid Global had more branded searches than Remote among contractor management platforms in New Zealand. Rapid Global had about 720 branded searches, while Remote had 40. Rapid Global made up 13.1% of all contractor management platform searches we track, and Remote accounted for 0.73%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about contractor management platforms, Remote appeared in three of the five answers and Rapid Global in two. Rapid Global and Remote were each mentioned first in two of the four answers.

Among contractor management platforms in New Zealand in October 2026

Who do people search for more?

Rapid Global, about 18 searches for every 1 for Remote

Rapid Global 720 searchesRemote 40 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Remote, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Rapid Global in 2

Remote in 3 of 5Rapid Global in 2 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Each is named first in 2 of 4 answers.

Rapid Global first in 2Remote first in 2

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Top contractor management platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Remote was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Rapid Global was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Rapid Global and Remote were each listed first in two of the four answers.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. IMPAC1st
  2. SiteConnect2nd
  3. Deel3rd
  4. Remote4th
  5. SiteWise5th
  6. Rapid Global6th
  7. Worksuite7th
  8. HealthSafe SecurePass8th
  9. Ontop–
  10. Worksome–

Mentioned by AI

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

  • HealthSafe SecurePass3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Remote3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • SiteWise2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Deel2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Rapid Global2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • IMPAC2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • SiteConnect2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Worksuite1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Ontop0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Worksome0 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 Rapid Global or Remote more popular in search?

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

Rapid Global and Remote among contractor management platforms in New Zealand, by month

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

View monthly share of searches table
MonthSiteWiseDeelRapid GlobalIMPACSiteConnectOntopHealthSafe SecurePassRemoteWorksomeWorksuite
Nov 202560%12%12%6.5%6.5%0.83%1.3%0.5%0.17%0.17%
Dec 202552.9%16.4%13.4%5.8%7.2%1.4%1.4%0.84%0.28%0.28%
Jan 202652.9%15.9%13%5.7%8.6%1.1%1.8%0.66%0.22%0.22%
Feb 202658.6%11.9%11.9%5.3%7.9%1.4%1.8%0.81%0.2%0.2%
Mar 202657.2%11.4%14%6.2%7.6%1.1%1.6%0.48%0.16%0.16%
Apr 202656.3%11.5%14%6.2%7.6%1.7%1.6%0.78%0.19%0.19%
May 202655.7%15.5%13.6%6%6%1.1%1.4%0.46%0.15%0%
Jun 202657.1%11.4%15.9%6.2%6.2%1.1%1.3%0.48%0.16%0.16%
Jul 202659.4%9.7%16.5%5.3%6.4%0.66%1.2%0.5%0.17%0.17%
Aug 202656.3%11.3%15.6%7.5%6.1%1.1%1.3%0.47%0.16%0.16%
Sep 202657.7%11.5%14.1%6.3%6.3%1.8%1.6%0.48%0.16%0.16%
Oct 202652.9%13.1%13.1%7.1%7.1%4.7%0.73%0.73%0.18%0.18%

How has branded search for Rapid Global and Remote changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?

3 findings

How did search popularity change for New Zealand contractor management platforms in October 2026?

3 changes

  1. In October 2026, Deel overtook Rapid Global to rank 2nd among contractor management platforms in New Zealand, with 13.1% of the searches.

  2. In October 2026, Rapid Global lost share of searches among contractor management platforms in New Zealand, from 14.1% to 13.1%.

  3. Estimated monthly branded searches for Remote in New Zealand rose 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 30 to 40 in October 2026.

How are Rapid Global’s and Remote’s branded searches counted?

4 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Rapid Global’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.

Rapid Global

1 branded search term

  • rapid global

Remote

3 branded search terms

  • remote contractor
  • remote global
  • remote payroll

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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