Shopify vs Unleashed:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, Unleashed had more branded searches than Shopify among inventory management software in New Zealand. Unleashed had about 510 branded searches, while Shopify had 10. Unleashed made up 15.5% of all inventory management software searches we track, and Shopify accounted for 0.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about inventory management software, Shopify and Unleashed each appeared in four of the five answers. Unleashed was mentioned before Shopify in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Unleashed, about 51 searches for every 1 for Shopify
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 4 of 5 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Unleashed, named ahead of Shopify in 4 of 4 answers
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Top inventory management software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Shopify and Unleashed were each mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Unleashed was listed before Shopify in every answer that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Unleashed1st
Cin72nd
Zoho Inventory3rd
Shopify4th
Sortly5th
inFlow Inventory6th
Katana7th
Fishbowl8th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Cin74 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Unleashed4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Shopify4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Zoho Inventory3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Fishbowl2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Katana2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Sortly1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- inFlow Inventory1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about inventory management software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which inventory management tool should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best inventory management tools in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best inventory management tool in New Zealand for product stock?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“inventory management software nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“inventory software for small business”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Shopify or Unleashed more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Shopify and Unleashed by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight inventory management software we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Unleashed, Shopify. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Cin7 | Fishbowl | Unleashed | Zoho Inventory | Sortly | inFlow Inventory | Katana | Shopify |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 54.1% | 14.5% | 15.4% | 6.3% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 48.4% | 19.4% | 17.1% | 4.6% | 3.9% | 4.9% | 1.3% | 0.33% |
| Jan 2026 | 51.3% | 17.1% | 14.8% | 6.1% | 4.3% | 4.9% | 1.2% | 0.29% |
| Feb 2026 | 52.7% | 14.3% | 16.7% | 6.3% | 3.9% | 4.5% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 46.9% | 21.9% | 14.7% | 5.7% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 1.3% | 0.22% |
| Apr 2026 | 54.5% | 14.4% | 13.2% | 6.3% | 4.5% | 5.4% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| May 2026 | 54.7% | 15.1% | 14.1% | 5.4% | 4.6% | 4.9% | 1% | 0.26% |
| Jun 2026 | 55% | 15.2% | 13.9% | 5.4% | 4.9% | 4.4% | 1% | 0.26% |
| Jul 2026 | 58.3% | 13.1% | 14.2% | 4.6% | 5.2% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 0.27% |
| Aug 2026 | 55.8% | 12.3% | 15.9% | 6.7% | 4.1% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 0.26% |
| Sep 2026 | 54.5% | 17.3% | 14.7% | 5% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 0.29% |
| Oct 2026 | 54.9% | 18% | 15.5% | 5.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
Shopify sells other things too, so only its searches that name this product count here, like “shopify inventory”.
How has branded search for Shopify and Unleashed changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Unleashed was ahead of Shopify in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Shopify’s share of searches among inventory management software in New Zealand held steady at 0.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 10.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Unleashed’s share of searches among inventory management software in New Zealand moved from 15.4% to 15.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 510.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand inventory management software in October 2026?
1 change
In October 2026, Unleashed gained share of searches among inventory management software in New Zealand, from 14.7% to 15.5%.
How are Shopify’s and Unleashed’s branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Shopify’s and Unleashed’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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