How popular isPie?
In September 2026, people searched for Pie by name about 390 times in the United Kingdom, an 18.8% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 3.3% of all United Kingdom self assessment tax return software searches, placing Pie fifth out of ten brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about self assessment tax return software, Pie did not appear in any of the answers.
Pie is the fifth most searched of 10 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
TaxfixShare of searches 40.5%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
TaxCalcShare of searches 37.1%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
GoSimpleTaxShare of searches 7.4%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
AndicaShare of searches 6.1%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
PieShare of searches 3.3%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top self assessment tax return software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Pie 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.
FreeAgent1st
GoSimpleTax2nd
Sage Accounting3rd
Xero4th
TaxCalc5th
Andica6th
Coconut7th
Taxfix–
Pie–
Untied–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
FreeAgent3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
GoSimpleTax2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Sage Accounting2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Xero2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
TaxCalc1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Andica1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Coconut1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Taxfix0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Pie0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Untied0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about self assessment tax return software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best software for filing a self assessment tax return?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which apps can sole traders use for Making Tax Digital?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the easiest way to do my self assessment tax return?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“making tax digital software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“self assessment software”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United Kingdom on October 28, 2026.
Which self assessment tax return software compete with Pie?
Share of searches by month for Taxfix, TaxCalc, GoSimpleTax, Andica, Pie, Sage Accounting. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Taxfix | TaxCalc | GoSimpleTax | Andica | Pie | Sage Accounting | Coconut | Untied | FreeAgent | Xero |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 48.6% | 33.7% | 8.1% | 3.7% | 3% | 0.25% | 1.3% | 0.69% | 0.37% | 0.31% |
| Nov 2025 | 50.3% | 30.2% | 8.9% | 3.3% | 4% | 0.28% | 1.5% | 0.67% | 0.39% | 0.39% |
| Dec 2025 | 57.7% | 23.5% | 8.6% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.21% | 1.1% | 0.48% | 0.43% | 0.27% |
| Jan 2026 | 56.5% | 18.9% | 12.6% | 5.6% | 3% | 0.4% | 0.91% | 0.77% | 0.82% | 0.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 41.1% | 34.2% | 7.8% | 4.6% | 7.8% | 0.39% | 2% | 1.2% | 0.47% | 0.54% |
| Mar 2026 | 35.2% | 40.1% | 7.9% | 4.4% | 7.9% | 0.43% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.43% | 0.67% |
| Apr 2026 | 35.9% | 40.3% | 9.5% | 5% | 5% | 0.35% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.55% | 0.45% |
| May 2026 | 38.6% | 39.3% | 7.3% | 6.4% | 4.3% | 0.22% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 0.44% | 0.36% |
| Jun 2026 | 42.2% | 38% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 3.4% | 0.28% | 2.3% | 0.77% | 0.42% | 0.35% |
| Jul 2026 | 39.4% | 38.7% | 7.2% | 6.3% | 3.4% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 1% | 0.36% | 0.29% |
| Aug 2026 | 35.6% | 42.7% | 7% | 7% | 3.8% | 0.71% | 2.1% | 0.71% | 0.24% | 0.24% |
| Sep 2026 | 40.5% | 37.1% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 0.93% | 0.42% | 0.25% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, moved from 2nd to 1st | 40.5% | 4.8K | +6.7% | +4.9 pointsmoved from 2nd to 1st | |
| 2, moved from 1st to 2nd | 37.1% | 4.4K | -18.5% | -5.6 pointsmoved from 1st to 2nd | |
| 3, moved from 4th to 3rd | 7.4% | 880 | 0% | +0.5 pointsmoved from 4th to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 3rd to 4th | 6.1% | 720 | -18.2% | -0.9 pointsmoved from 3rd to 4th | |
| 5, held 5th | 3.3% | 390 | -18.8% | -0.5 points | |
| 6, moved from 7th to 6th | 2.2% | 260 | +188.9% | +1.5 pointsmoved from 7th to 6th | |
| 7, moved from 6th to 7th | 1.8% | 210 | -19.2% | -0.3 pointsmoved from 6th to 7th | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.93% | 110 | +22.2% | +0.2 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 0.42% | 50 | +66.7% | +0.2 points | |
| 10, held 10th | 0.25% | 30 | 0% | 0 points |
1.
Taxfix40.5%
Moved from 2nd to 1st. 4.8K estimated branded searches, +6.7% vs prior month. Share +4.9 points.
2.
TaxCalc37.1%
Moved from 1st to 2nd. 4.4K estimated branded searches, -18.5% vs prior month. Share -5.6 points.
7.4%
Moved from 4th to 3rd. 880 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
4.
Andica6.1%
Moved from 3rd to 4th. 720 estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.9 points.
5.
Pie3.3%
Held 5th. 390 estimated branded searches, -18.8% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
2.2%
Moved from 7th to 6th. 260 estimated branded searches, +188.9% vs prior month. Share +1.5 points.
7.
Coconut1.8%
Moved from 6th to 7th. 210 estimated branded searches, -19.2% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
8.
Untied0.93%
Held 8th. 110 estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
0.42%
Held 9th. 50 estimated branded searches, +66.7% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
10.
Xero0.25%
Held 10th. 30 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Sage Accounting, FreeAgent and Xero sell other things too, so only their searches that name this product count here, like “sage self assessment”.
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How has branded search demand for Pie changed in the United Kingdom over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Pie in the United Kingdom fell from 480 to 390.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Pie’s share of searches among self assessment tax return software in the United Kingdom peaked at 7.9% in March 2026 and was lowest at 3% in October 2025.
How did search popularity change for United Kingdom self assessment tax return software in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Taxfix overtook TaxCalc to become the leader among self assessment tax return software in the United Kingdom, with 40.5% of the searches.

In September 2026, Sage Accounting overtook Coconut to rank 6th among self assessment tax return software in the United Kingdom, with 2.2% of the searches.

In September 2026, TaxCalc lost share of searches among self assessment tax return software in the United Kingdom, from 42.7% to 37.1%.

In September 2026, Andica lost share of searches among self assessment tax return software in the United Kingdom, from 7% to 6.1%.

In September 2026, Pie lost share of searches among self assessment tax return software in the United Kingdom, from 3.8% to 3.3%.

In September 2026, GoSimpleTax rose from 4th to 3rd among self assessment tax return software in the United Kingdom.
How are Pie’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Pie’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- pie tax
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