Smartrak vs Verizon Connect:Which is more popular?

Name: Smartrak vs Verizon Connect: Which is searched more in New Zealand?
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In September 2026, Smartrak had more branded searches than Verizon Connect among fleet management platforms in New Zealand. Smartrak had about 390 branded searches, while Verizon Connect had 60. Smartrak made up 2.5% of all fleet management platform searches we track, and Verizon Connect accounted for 0.38%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about fleet management platforms, Smartrak appeared in two of the five answers and Verizon Connect in none.

Among fleet management platforms in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Smartrak, about 7 searches for every 1 for Verizon Connect

Smartrak 390 searchesVerizon Connect 60 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Smartrak, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Verizon Connect in 0

Smartrak in 2 of 5Verizon Connect in 0 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Smartrak, the only one of the two named

Smartrak first in 2Verizon Connect never named

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Top fleet management platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Smartrak was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Verizon Connect did not appear in any of the five answers.

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.

How many AI answers named each brand
Brand	ChatGPT	Google	Answers that named it
Teletrac Navman	Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 2 of 2 Google AI Overviews	5 of 5
EROAD	Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 1 of 2 Google AI Overviews	4 of 5
Cartrack	Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 2 of 2 Google AI Overviews	4 of 5
Argus Tracking	Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 2 Google AI Overviews	3 of 5
Fleetpin	Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 2 Google AI Overviews	2 of 5
Smartrak	Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 2 Google AI Overviews	2 of 5
Geotab	Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 2 Google AI Overviews	1 of 5
Motive	Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 2 Google AI Overviews	0 of 5
Verizon Connect	Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 2 Google AI Overviews	0 of 5
Azuga	Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 2 Google AI Overviews	0 of 5

Teletrac Navman5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
EROAD4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Cartrack4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Argus Tracking3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Fleetpin2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Smartrak2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Geotab1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Motive0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Verizon Connect0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Azuga0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

Asked ChatGPT
“Which fleet management platform should I use in New Zealand?”
1. 1Argus Tracking
2. 2EROAD
3. 3Teletrac Navman
4. 4Smartrak
5. 5Cartrack
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best fleet management platforms in New Zealand?”
1. 1EROAD
2. 2Argus Tracking
3. 3Teletrac Navman
4. 4Smartrak
5. 5Geotab
6. 6Fleetpin
7. 7Cartrack
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best fleet management platform in New Zealand for vehicle tracking?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“fleet management software nz”
1. 1EROAD
2. 2Teletrac Navman
3. 3Cartrack
Searched Google, AI Overview
“vehicle tracking software”
1. 1Cartrack
2. 2Teletrac Navman

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 Smartrak or Verizon Connect more popular in search?

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

Smartrak and Verizon Connect among fleet management platforms in New Zealand, by month

Month	EROAD	Cartrack	Fleetpin	Argus Tracking	Teletrac Navman	Smartrak	Motive	Geotab	Verizon Connect	Azuga
Oct 2025	60.6%	15.5%	6.5%	6.5%	3.1%	4.6%	1.7%	0.9%	0.58%	0.06%
Nov 2025	59.6%	14.9%	8.1%	5.5%	3.7%	5.5%	1.3%	0.87%	0.5%	0.06%
Dec 2025	60.6%	15.1%	8%	5.7%	3.1%	4.7%	1.4%	0.88%	0.48%	0.08%
Jan 2026	57.5%	18.1%	7.6%	5.4%	4.5%	4.5%	1.3%	0.68%	0.53%	0%
Feb 2026	59.1%	15.9%	8.6%	5.8%	3.2%	4.8%	1.4%	0.93%	0.33%	0.07%
Mar 2026	56%	17.7%	9.8%	6.1%	3.7%	4.4%	1.3%	0.86%	0.18%	0.06%
Apr 2026	59.7%	16.2%	8.8%	5.9%	2.6%	4%	1.5%	0.94%	0.27%	0.07%
May 2026	60.3%	16.4%	8.9%	6%	2.2%	3.3%	1.8%	0.95%	0.27%	0.07%
Jun 2026	57.7%	19%	8.5%	6.5%	2.6%	2.6%	1.7%	1.1%	0.26%	0.13%
Jul 2026	58.3%	19.1%	8.6%	5.8%	3.2%	2.1%	1.5%	1.1%	0.33%	0.07%
Aug 2026	57.1%	18.6%	8.3%	6.4%	3.1%	2.5%	2.5%	1.1%	0.38%	0%
Sep 2026	58.7%	18.5%	8.3%	5.6%	3.1%	2.5%	1.7%	1.1%	0.38%	0.06%

How has the Smartrak and Verizon Connect comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings

Smartrak was ahead of Verizon Connect in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Smartrak’s share of searches among fleet management platforms in New Zealand moved from 4.6% to 2.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 720 to 390.
Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Verizon Connect’s share of searches among fleet management platforms in New Zealand moved from 0.58% to 0.38%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 90 to 60.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand fleet management platforms in September 2026?

2 changes

In September 2026, Smartrak rose from 7th to 6th among fleet management platforms in New Zealand.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Verizon Connect in New Zealand fell 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 90 to 60 in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

4 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Smartrak’s and Verizon Connect’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.