AUS Software & Technology Payroll / Accounting - PPC Market Share Analysis October 2026

Leveraging Adthena’s Whole Market View, this analysis explores recent trends in Google Ads for the AUS Payroll / Accounting category from the last month. Our Data Analyst, Ask Arlo provides commentary on key findings.

Payroll / Accounting – AUS

Google AI Overview visibility for Software & Technology Payroll / Accounting AUS

See how often AIOs appear and how search intent is distributed across buying signals.

AIO Frequency

How often a Google AI overview appears on search terms relevant to this category.

Frequency Percentage
Frequency 59.4455749506
40.5544250494
59%

Complex Query Frequency

A complex query is a longer, more detailed search that often contains multiple keywords, specific conditions, or multi-part questions.

Frequency Percentage
Frequency 24
76
24%

Search Intent Distribution

Breakdown of search queries by their underlying goal.

Intent Distribution
Investigational 13%
Transactional 5%
Navigational 26%
Seasonal 0%
Local 0%
Problem Solving 13%

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Market Exposure

Share of Clicks for top 10 AUS Software & Technology Payroll / Accounting brands

Here are the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Clicks for the last month.

Share of Clicks - Last month
Share of Clicks - Last month
Domain Share of clicks
xero.com 73.31
myob.com 14.73
adp.com 4.53
invoicehome.com 1.63
sage.com 1.05
paypal.com 0.86
reckon.com 0.51
tradifyhq.com 0.46
hnry.com.au 0.39
simprogroup.com 0.2
others 2.33
  • xero.com - 73.31%
  • myob.com - 14.73%
  • adp.com - 4.53%
  • invoicehome.com - 1.63%
  • sage.com - 1.05%
  • paypal.com - 0.86%
  • reckon.com - 0.51%
  • tradifyhq.com - 0.46%
  • hnry.com.au - 0.39%
  • simprogroup.com - 0.2%
  • others - 2.33%

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In the PPC landscape, Xero dominates with 73.31% click share, followed by MYOB at 14.73%. ADP holds 4.53%, while ‘others’ collectively capture 2.33%.

Market Exposure

Share of Spend for the top 10 AUS Software & Technology Payroll / Accounting brands

Curious about your market position? Here you can see the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Spend for the last month. 

Share of Spend - Last Month
Share of Spend - Last Month
Date xero.com myob.com invoicehome.com sage.com reckon.com tradifyhq.com capterra.com adp.com simprogroup.com deel.com
2026/10/01 44.55% 23.65% 4.59% 4.3% 0.65% 6.67% 0.13% 1.54% 0.04% 1.39%
2026/10/02 45.17% 22.21% 5.07% 4.14% 0.4% 7.02% 0.17% 1.43% 0.04% 1.4%
2026/10/03 48% 24.08% 4.74% 2.8% 1.37% 3.85% 0.12% 1.4% 0.57% 1.44%
2026/10/04 41.99% 25.28% 5.36% 2.24% 2.19% 3.29% 0.17% 1.03% 1.27% 1.4%
2026/10/05 41.24% 25.73% 6.19% 2.67% 1.8% 2.17% 0.42% 1.45% 0.92% 1.66%
2026/10/06 43.53% 22.47% 6.84% 2.85% 1.82% 3.79% 1.49% 1.38% 0.52% 1.74%
2026/10/07 44.84% 21.78% 6.73% 2.47% 1.3% 3.31% 0.56% 1.48% 0.83% 1.69%
2026/10/08 44.15% 17.7% 7.24% 2.93% 1.45% 3.17% 1.5% 1.72% 0.28% 2.57%
2026/10/09 44.21% 18.53% 7% 2.41% 2.8% 2.44% 0.46% 2.28% 0.84% 2.28%
2026/10/10 41.8% 20.55% 5.61% 2.6% 2.89% 2.87% 1.16% 2.74% 0.45% 1.94%
2026/10/11 40.63% 22.27% 7.23% 2.66% 2.4% 2.88% 0.66% 3.08% 0.61% 2.13%
2026/10/12 41.08% 20.96% 6.7% 2.35% 2.57% 3.13% 0.97% 1.94% 0.45% 1.99%
2026/10/13 42.23% 20.37% 6.51% 2.11% 3.44% 2.57% 1.31% 2.2% 2.2% 2.17%
2026/10/14 41.8% 21.4% 6.43% 2.38% 1.69% 4.77% 0.62% 2.72% 0.59% 1.9%
2026/10/15 39.84% 18.43% 7.75% 3.16% 2.74% 2.62% 0.38% 2.71% 2.69% 2.29%
2026/10/16 39.36% 20.05% 7.12% 3.49% 2.72% 3.48% 0.99% 3.08% 2.89% 2.24%
2026/10/17 41.06% 23.48% 4.94% 2.62% 3.35% 2.35% 0.6% 2.88% 4.36% 1.09%
2026/10/18 42.5% 23.19% 5.69% 2.75% 3.38% 2.46% 0.65% 2.12% 2.54% 1.77%
2026/10/19 42.89% 23.2% 5.04% 2.72% 3.29% 2.31% 0.99% 1.51% 2.47% 1.88%
2026/10/20 41.89% 24.16% 5.71% 3.21% 3% 3.04% 1.08% 1.77% 0.45% 1.99%
2026/10/21 42.18% 24.36% 7.63% 3.69% 2.4% 3.25% 1.44% 1.41% 0.32% 2.29%
2026/10/22 38.9% 27.56% 7.08% 4% 2.14% 2.23% 1.33% 1.5% 0.29% 2.8%
2026/10/23 39.24% 30.39% 7.82% 3.06% 1.47% 2.16% 0.97% 1.62% 0.26% 3.34%
2026/10/24 40.63% 29.94% 4.81% 5.06% 2.27% 1.51% 0.67% 1.46% 1.22% 0.95%
2026/10/25 38.66% 29.39% 4.82% 4.82% 1.52% 2.06% 1.14% 2.21% 3.46% 0.33%
2026/10/26 39.38% 30.18% 5.26% 3.69% 1.39% 2.28% 1.69% 1.03% 1.28% 0.41%
2026/10/27 38.46% 30.36% 5.28% 2.18% 1.52% 1.78% 2.13% 1.4% 0.9% 0.42%
2026/10/28 37.1% 29.15% 5.77% 2.45% 0.92% 2.54% 3.18% 2.05% 0.95% 0.32%
2026/10/29 35.37% 28.68% 6.14% 2.76% 2.13% 2.87% 2.85% 2.17% 1.46% 0.34%
2026/10/30 36.92% 27.59% 6.53% 2.99% 1.86% 2.8% 1.89% 1.2% 1.54% 0.17%
2026/10/31 37.16% 29.35% 5.43% 2.79% 2.61% 2.59% 1.81% 1.74% 1.12% 0.11%
  • xero.com
  • myob.com
  • invoicehome.com
  • sage.com
  • reckon.com
  • tradifyhq.com
  • capterra.com
  • adp.com
  • simprogroup.com
  • deel.com

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In October 2026, Xero’s PPC spend share started strong at 44.55%, peaking at 48.00% before declining to 37.16%. Meanwhile, MYOB’s share rose from 23.65% to 29.35%, showing a steady increase. Invoicehome and Sage experienced fluctuations, ending at 5.43% and 2.79%, respectively. Reckon and Tradifyhq saw varied trends, closing at 2.61% and 2.59%. Capterra’s share increased, peaking at 3.18% before settling at 1.81%. ADP and Simprogroup showed minor fluctuations, ending at 1.74% and 1.12%. Deel’s share decreased significantly, finishing at 0.11%.

Market Exposure

Competitor Count for AUS Software & Technology Payroll / Accounting

Ever wondered how many competitors you’re up against in your industry? Well look no further, here we can see the number of advertisers bidding over the last month. 

Competitor Count - Last month
Competitor Count - Last month
Date Competitor Count
2026/10/01 133
2026/10/02 140
2026/10/03 132
2026/10/04 144
2026/10/05 144
2026/10/06 146
2026/10/07 149
2026/10/08 148
2026/10/09 151
2026/10/10 149
2026/10/11 146
2026/10/12 152
2026/10/13 150
2026/10/14 153
2026/10/15 144
2026/10/16 155
2026/10/17 148
2026/10/18 145
2026/10/19 148
2026/10/20 137
2026/10/21 132
2026/10/22 145
2026/10/23 143
2026/10/24 160
2026/10/25 171
2026/10/26 195
2026/10/27 184
2026/10/28 194
2026/10/29 193
2026/10/30 194
2026/10/31 187

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October saw a dynamic rise in distinct advertisers, starting at 133 and peaking at 195. The month concluded with a robust 187, showcasing significant growth.

Campaign Efficiency

Market Loss & Market Gains for AUS Software & Technology Payroll / Accounting

Here we’re looking at the Top 10 biggest industry movers by market share gains and losses for the last 30 days.

Market Loss & Market Gains - Last month
Market Loss & Market Gains - Last month
Name Market Trend
myob.com 2.78%
sage.com 0.46%
payroller.com.au 0.17%
simprogroup.com 0.16%
aroflo.com 0.13%
airwallex.com -0.08%
adp.com -0.21%
hnry.com.au -0.22%
paypal.com -0.26%
xero.com -3.59%

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In the past month, myob.com surged by 2.78%, while xero.com dropped by 3.59%. Sage.com gained 0.46%, contrasting with paypal.com’s 0.26% decline.

Campaign Efficiency

AUS Software & Technology Payroll / Accounting Share of Impressions

Take a look at the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Impressions over the last month.

Date xero.com myob.com invoicehome.com adp.com sage.com reckon.com tradifyhq.com simprogroup.com paypal.com deel.com
2026/10/01 61.98% 19.92% 2.04% 2.97% 1.68% 0.24% 2.94% 0.03% 0.58% 1.13%
2026/10/02 62.01% 18.86% 2.46% 3.01% 1.5% 0.17% 3.03% 0.03% 0.75% 1.08%
2026/10/03 60.86% 20.58% 2.27% 2.74% 1.03% 1.01% 1.92% 0.27% 0.71% 1.22%
2026/10/04 53.74% 23.12% 2.94% 2.43% 1.03% 1.28% 1.96% 0.82% 1.35% 1.05%
2026/10/05 55.28% 22.45% 3.21% 3.45% 1.11% 1.55% 1.27% 0.56% 1.06% 1.34%
2026/10/06 58.9% 17.19% 3.69% 3.71% 1.19% 1.51% 1.93% 0.28% 1.13% 1.26%
2026/10/07 61.55% 15.71% 3.79% 3.56% 1.04% 0.57% 1.93% 0.59% 0.98% 1.29%
2026/10/08 62.42% 12.9% 4.06% 4.01% 1.18% 0.51% 1.82% 0.12% 1.36% 1.57%
2026/10/09 60.6% 16.22% 3.56% 3.8% 0.97% 1.68% 1.12% 0.57% 1.43% 1.45%
2026/10/10 57.71% 17.9% 3.16% 3.7% 1.13% 2.13% 1.7% 0.54% 1.27% 1.37%
2026/10/11 58.46% 18.37% 3.85% 3.89% 1.1% 1.45% 1.63% 0.82% 1.32% 1.37%
2026/10/12 59.34% 17.26% 3.74% 3.09% 0.93% 1.2% 1.92% 0.27% 1.3% 1.4%
2026/10/13 60.85% 17.01% 3.54% 3.03% 0.87% 2% 1.48% 0.87% 0.93% 1.49%
2026/10/14 59.53% 17.19% 3.52% 4.58% 0.93% 0.85% 2.61% 1.02% 1.01% 1%
2026/10/15 59.57% 15.53% 3.54% 4.19% 1.21% 1.84% 1.38% 1.4% 0.91% 1.51%
2026/10/16 58.95% 16.4% 3.34% 4.29% 1.24% 1.24% 1.69% 0.84% 0.99% 2.05%
2026/10/17 61.03% 17.29% 2.58% 4.4% 1.06% 1.36% 1.17% 0.96% 0.74% 1.38%
2026/10/18 61.88% 16.16% 3.05% 4.14% 1.18% 1.44% 1.31% 0.87% 1.09% 1.33%
2026/10/19 63.68% 15.74% 2.7% 3.41% 1.18% 1.58% 1.2% 0.83% 0.83% 1.54%
2026/10/20 62.54% 15.76% 3.05% 3.42% 1.76% 0.97% 1.7% 0.26% 0.6% 2.18%
2026/10/21 62.37% 15.91% 4.28% 2.98% 1.95% 1.18% 1.84% 0.26% 0.7% 2.34%
2026/10/22 58.44% 17.46% 4.24% 4% 2.37% 0.93% 1.17% 0.15% 0.6% 2.44%
2026/10/23 55.61% 21.2% 4.2% 4.32% 1.75% 0.74% 1.06% 0.11% 0.75% 3.31%
2026/10/24 54.08% 20.54% 3.36% 3.12% 5.19% 0.92% 1.06% 1.26% 0.62% 0.96%
2026/10/25 50.32% 20.53% 3.09% 4.01% 5.36% 0.88% 1.36% 3.6% 0.51% 0.34%
2026/10/26 51.33% 22.33% 3.61% 2.38% 3.92% 0.8% 1.55% 1.24% 0.49% 0.39%
2026/10/27 51.84% 21.39% 3.55% 3.4% 1.7% 1.2% 0.98% 1.02% 0.55% 0.46%
2026/10/28 53.04% 19.96% 3.79% 3.26% 1.57% 1.13% 1.76% 1% 0.5% 0.37%
2026/10/29 51.25% 20.03% 4.06% 3.5% 2.23% 1.5% 1.96% 1.44% 0.6% 0.33%
2026/10/30 49.03% 22.09% 3.95% 2.57% 2.31% 1.58% 1.77% 1.4% 0.36% 0.18%
2026/10/31 52.26% 22.61% 3.39% 3.21% 2% 1.82% 1.74% 1.06% 0.68% 0.12%
  • xero.com
  • myob.com
  • invoicehome.com
  • adp.com
  • sage.com
  • reckon.com
  • tradifyhq.com
  • simprogroup.com
  • paypal.com
  • deel.com

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Xero’s impression share fluctuated, peaking mid-month before declining. MYOB saw a steady rise, while InvoiceHome and ADP experienced minor fluctuations. Sage and Reckon showed varied trends, with TradifyHQ and SimproGroup maintaining low shares. PayPal and Deel had minimal impact.

Campaign Efficiency

Google Text Ad Copy Insights & Creative Trends for AUS Software & Technology Payroll / Accounting

Ever wondered how your rivals’ ads are doing? Here we can see the top-performing ads in the industry over the last month.

Google Text Ad Copy Insights & Creative Trends for AUS Software & Technology Payroll / Accounting - Last month
  1. 1
    ADP payroll services https://au.adp.com › payroll

    ADP payroll — Payroll, security and compliance experts in 140 countries. Outsourced, flexible solutions. GPA Global Payroll Supplier of the Year 2023. Easily keep compliant. Single Touch Payroll. Modern payroll tech.

  2. 2
    MYOB Accounting Software https://www.myob.com › compare › features

    Businesses Agree On MYOB — Manage cashflow, payroll, inventory and invoicing all in one powerful platform. Award winning...

  3. 3
    Software That Grows With You - Award Winning Software https://www.sage.com › sage™ › intacct

    Seamlessly switch to Sage Intacct and see why small and mid-size businesses choose us.

  4. 4
    What Is Xero? Key Features and Shopify Integration https://www.shopify.com

    Expert guides to help you start and grow your online business. Free resources on ecommerce from...

  5. 5
    Xero https://www.xero.com › xero › accounting

    Accounting for Small Business — Xero accounting software is made for SMBs. Automate admin and work from anywhere, anytime.

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In the competitive landscape of Google PPC, ADP, MYOB, Sage, Shopify, and Xero shine with distinct narratives. ADP emphasizes global payroll expertise, MYOB offers an all-in-one business platform, Sage highlights seamless growth, Shopify provides ecommerce guidance, and Xero focuses on SMB automation.

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