BlackLine vs Numeric:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, BlackLine had more branded searches than Numeric among financial close management platforms in New Zealand. BlackLine had about 480 branded searches, while Numeric had 210. BlackLine made up 51.6% of all financial close management platform searches we track, and Numeric accounted for 22.6%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about financial close management platforms, BlackLine appeared in four of the five answers and Numeric in one. BlackLine was mentioned before Numeric in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
BlackLine, about 2 searches for every 1 for Numeric
Who does AI mention more?
BlackLine, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Numeric in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
BlackLine, named ahead of Numeric in every answer
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Top financial close management platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, BlackLine was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Numeric was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. BlackLine was listed before Numeric in every answer.
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.
- BlackLine4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
FloQast4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Trintech3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
OneStream2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Numeric1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Trullion0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which financial close management platform should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best financial close management platforms in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best financial close management platform in New Zealand for month end close?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“close management software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“month end close 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 BlackLine or Numeric more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for BlackLine and Numeric by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six financial close management platforms we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for BlackLine, Numeric. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | BlackLine | Numeric | FloQast | OneStream | Trintech | Trullion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 50.5% | 22.1% | 7.4% | 17.9% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 48.5% | 21.2% | 11.1% | 17.2% | 1% | 1% |
| Dec 2025 | 45.6% | 19.3% | 12.3% | 19.3% | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| Jan 2026 | 34.4% | 23% | 11.5% | 27.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Feb 2026 | 45.9% | 24.7% | 10.6% | 16.5% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 48.8% | 26.4% | 9.1% | 14% | 0.83% | 0.83% |
| Apr 2026 | 41% | 26.9% | 11.5% | 17.9% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| May 2026 | 41.4% | 27.6% | 9.5% | 18.1% | 2.6% | 0.86% |
| Jun 2026 | 46.2% | 20.2% | 16.3% | 13.5% | 2.9% | 0.96% |
| Jul 2026 | 40.5% | 21.5% | 13.9% | 21.5% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Aug 2026 | 52.2% | 28.3% | 7.6% | 9.8% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 51.6% | 22.6% | 11.8% | 11.8% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
How has the BlackLine and Numeric comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- BlackLine was ahead of Numeric in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, BlackLine’s share of searches among financial close management platforms in New Zealand moved from 50.5% to 51.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 480.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Numeric’s share of searches among financial close management platforms in New Zealand moved from 22.1% to 22.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 210.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand financial close management platforms in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Numeric lost share of searches among financial close management platforms in New Zealand, from 28.3% to 22.6%.
In September 2026, BlackLine lost share of searches among financial close management platforms in New Zealand, from 52.2% to 51.6%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using BlackLine’s and Numeric’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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