AUS Software & Technology Payroll / Accounting - PPC Market Share Analysis April 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 18.8753661738
81.1246338262
18%

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 38
62
38%

Search Intent Distribution

Breakdown of search queries by their underlying goal.

Intent Distribution
Investigational 23%
Transactional 6%
Navigational 5%
Seasonal 0%
Local 0%
Problem Solving 12%

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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 61.38
myob.com 23.76
quickbooks.intuit.com 4.94
sage.com 1.23
invoicehome.com 1.18
hnry.com.au 1.09
paypal.com 0.86
adp.com 0.7
reckon.com 0.47
tradifyhq.com 0.41
others 3.98
  • xero.com - 61.38%
  • myob.com - 23.76%
  • quickbooks.intuit.com - 4.94%
  • sage.com - 1.23%
  • invoicehome.com - 1.18%
  • hnry.com.au - 1.09%
  • paypal.com - 0.86%
  • adp.com - 0.7%
  • reckon.com - 0.47%
  • tradifyhq.com - 0.41%
  • others - 3.98%

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In the PPC landscape, Xero.com dominates with 61.38% click share, followed by MYOB.com at 23.76%. QuickBooks trails at 4.94%, while ‘others’ collectively hold 3.98%.

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 myob.com xero.com quickbooks.intuit.com sage.com invoicehome.com airwallex.com tradifyhq.com reckon.com netsuite.com.au hnry.com.au
2026/04/01 26.27% 34.92% 9.87% 3.09% 2.17% 2.09% 1.1% 1.25% 3.99% 3.46%
2026/04/02 25.82% 36.6% 10.04% 4.2% 3.83% 0.81% 0.98% 1.52% 3.78% 1.34%
2026/04/03 25.47% 37.22% 10.21% 3.44% 3.03% 1.22% 0.42% 1.62% 4.89% 1.99%
2026/04/04 27.02% 36.62% 11.25% 2.91% 2.08% 1.15% 0.95% 2.16% 4.76% 2.7%
2026/04/05 28.5% 36.27% 11.94% 3.54% 1.59% 0.9% 1.17% 2.47% 1.97% 2.8%
2026/04/06 26.44% 39.26% 9.04% 4.93% 1.75% 0.51% 0.95% 2% 2.77% 2.23%
2026/04/07 28.69% 33.62% 8.27% 3.42% 2.73% 0.86% 1.35% 2.76% 2.86% 2.65%
2026/04/08 29.53% 31.1% 9.4% 3.61% 2.67% 1.47% 0.98% 2.76% 3.06% 2.21%
2026/04/09 30.13% 30.69% 10.07% 6.5% 3.03% 0.8% 2.92% 2.73% 1.94% 2.12%
2026/04/10 30.14% 33.15% 10.14% 4.82% 2.43% 0.63% 1.48% 2.26% 2.21% 1.96%
2026/04/11 28.66% 35.21% 10.85% 5.84% 2.02% 0.52% 1.65% 2.57% 1.95% 1.89%
2026/04/12 29.58% 34.72% 8.41% 5.86% 2.03% 0.54% 1.37% 2.64% 2.42% 3.26%
2026/04/13 28.59% 27.85% 9.79% 5.32% 3.01% 1.35% 1.95% 2.8% 4.03% 3.11%
2026/04/14 27.84% 28.82% 9.67% 5.41% 3.71% 1.15% 2.26% 2.75% 2.32% 1.5%
2026/04/15 28.78% 25.85% 8.77% 6.07% 4.06% 1.35% 2.57% 2.49% 2.9% 1.85%
2026/04/16 29% 23.59% 11.21% 7.95% 3.72% 1.19% 2.59% 2.75% 2.95% 1.73%
2026/04/17 29.79% 21.07% 12.75% 8.09% 3.34% 0.98% 2.1% 2.72% 2.09% 0.67%
2026/04/18 25.94% 34.87% 11.45% 5.53% 2.43% 0.91% 3.1% 2.24% 1.94% 0.53%
2026/04/19 25% 35.74% 11.78% 4.71% 2.27% 1.18% 2.82% 3.14% 2.21% 0.77%
2026/04/20 24.85% 30.16% 11.32% 5.99% 2.95% 1.24% 2.94% 1.94% 3.12% 0.56%
2026/04/21 26.91% 26.91% 11.36% 4.2% 3.25% 2.11% 3.1% 1.75% 4.26% 0.88%
2026/04/22 24.57% 27.92% 11.15% 3.87% 3.51% 3.08% 2.71% 2.76% 2.6% 0.78%
2026/04/23 26.22% 29.09% 10.09% 5.77% 3.27% 1.85% 2.09% 2.92% 1.37% 1.17%
2026/04/24 23.48% 30.29% 12.41% 5.64% 2.82% 2.24% 2.07% 4.05% 1.16% 0.67%
2026/04/25 24.62% 28.97% 11.38% 4.31% 3.41% 4.28% 3.3% 3.4% 2.19% 0.59%
2026/04/26 24.54% 33.57% 10.81% 4.54% 2.89% 2.86% 1.91% 3.71% 0.75% 0.69%
2026/04/27 24.89% 32.33% 10.83% 4.68% 3.38% 2.17% 2.29% 2.97% 0.79% 0.65%
2026/04/28 25.72% 28.44% 9.6% 5.3% 4.28% 3.21% 2.66% 3.61% 0.88% 0.78%
2026/04/29 26.81% 31.39% 9.33% 4.93% 4.86% 2.95% 1.99% 2.17% 0.43% 0.62%
2026/04/30 27.88% 27.18% 10.66% 5.17% 4.61% 3.65% 2.61% 1.73% 1.14% 0.89%
  • myob.com
  • xero.com
  • quickbooks.intuit.com
  • sage.com
  • invoicehome.com
  • airwallex.com
  • tradifyhq.com
  • reckon.com
  • netsuite.com.au
  • hnry.com.au

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In April 2026, MYOB’s PPC spend share fluctuated, peaking at 30.14% mid-month before settling at 27.88%. Xero started strong, reaching 39.26%, but ended at 27.18%. QuickBooks saw a steady rise, closing at 10.66%. Sage’s share increased, finishing at 5.17%. InvoiceHome and Airwallex showed growth, ending at 4.61% and 3.65%, respectively. TradifyHQ and Reckon had modest gains, while Netsuite and Hnry experienced declines, closing at 1.14% and 0.89%.

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
2026/04/01 174
2026/04/02 182
2026/04/03 191
2026/04/04 185
2026/04/05 182
2026/04/06 191
2026/04/07 191
2026/04/08 195
2026/04/09 190
2026/04/10 190
2026/04/11 184
2026/04/12 186
2026/04/13 189
2026/04/14 193
2026/04/15 188
2026/04/16 179
2026/04/17 181
2026/04/18 169
2026/04/19 177
2026/04/20 179
2026/04/21 175
2026/04/22 179
2026/04/23 173
2026/04/24 169
2026/04/25 175
2026/04/26 177
2026/04/27 180
2026/04/28 175
2026/04/29 171
2026/04/30 172

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April began with 174 advertisers, peaking at 195 mid-month. A decline followed, ending with 172. The month showcased dynamic shifts, reflecting competitive fluctuations.

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 1.63%
quickbooks.intuit.com 0.84%
airwallex.com 0.36%
invoicehome.com 0.25%
adp.com 0.24%
deel.com -0.09%
netsuite.com.au -0.16%
paypal.com -0.27%
hnry.com.au -0.47%
xero.com -3.54%

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MYOB.com surged with a 1.63% click share increase, while Xero.com faced a 3.54% 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 quickbooks.intuit.com airwallex.com tradifyhq.com invoicehome.com sage.com elmosoftware.com.au hnry.com.au reckon.com
2026/04/01 38.73% 20.32% 11.33% 2.28% 0.79% 1.1% 1.97% 0.87% 10.33% 1.22%
2026/04/02 39.63% 26.61% 8.02% 0.97% 0.76% 2.08% 2.25% 1.67% 2.87% 0.9%
2026/04/03 40.31% 25.07% 11.19% 2.4% 0.28% 1.25% 1.52% 1.05% 5.5% 0.76%
2026/04/04 34.13% 26.13% 15.69% 2.29% 0.57% 0.86% 0.96% 0.7% 7.98% 0.96%
2026/04/05 35.49% 29.28% 12.6% 1.5% 0.69% 0.65% 1.3% 0.93% 8.35% 1.48%
2026/04/06 43.24% 25.6% 7.87% 0.32% 0.57% 0.75% 2.73% 0.59% 6.18% 0.96%
2026/04/07 39.45% 27.53% 6.23% 0.73% 0.88% 1.14% 1.48% 0.89% 7.77% 1.27%
2026/04/08 41.23% 26.35% 5.27% 2.19% 0.7% 1.19% 1.21% 1% 6.67% 1.11%
2026/04/09 38.8% 27.57% 8.15% 1.32% 2.03% 1.37% 3.17% 1.24% 5.64% 0.93%
2026/04/10 42.5% 27.62% 8.8% 0.4% 0.95% 0.93% 1.76% 1.15% 5.4% 1.38%
2026/04/11 41.58% 27.66% 9.61% 0.3% 1.11% 0.85% 2.19% 1.07% 6.14% 1.32%
2026/04/12 35.41% 31.08% 6.46% 0.37% 0.89% 0.85% 2.46% 1.5% 10.71% 1.57%
2026/04/13 37.39% 22.71% 6.54% 1.36% 1.5% 1.38% 1.96% 1.55% 10.19% 1.29%
2026/04/14 35.99% 25.54% 7.61% 1.3% 1.83% 1.75% 2.58% 1.83% 4.39% 1.25%
2026/04/15 32.85% 26.84% 5.99% 1.3% 2.03% 1.85% 3.29% 2.08% 5.88% 1.08%
2026/04/16 31.32% 27.26% 9.24% 1.3% 2.03% 1.77% 3.82% 1.82% 5.13% 1.96%
2026/04/17 34.62% 27.45% 9.93% 0.54% 1.76% 1.7% 3.09% 1.78% 1.09% 1.32%
2026/04/18 40.44% 29.24% 10.06% 1.65% 2.26% 1.11% 1.75% 1.45% 0.55% 1.44%
2026/04/19 38.49% 26.73% 11.83% 2.39% 2.05% 1.08% 1.64% 2.21% 0.99% 2.29%
2026/04/20 39.79% 22.51% 9.02% 1.57% 2.31% 1.38% 2.32% 1.43% 0.69% 1.15%
2026/04/21 38.09% 25.08% 8.89% 2.95% 2.37% 1.53% 1.33% 1.82% 0.88% 1.18%
2026/04/22 35.51% 20.99% 8.1% 5.25% 2.07% 1.84% 1.3% 1.96% 0.92% 1.73%
2026/04/23 39.34% 24.15% 7.6% 3.75% 1.55% 1.72% 1.83% 2.34% 1.37% 1.71%
2026/04/24 40.66% 20.85% 9.8% 2.94% 1.68% 1.45% 2.11% 2% 0.75% 3.08%
2026/04/25 37.95% 23.27% 8.88% 6.91% 2.37% 1.6% 1.35% 2.74% 0.71% 1.82%
2026/04/26 40.09% 23.14% 10.16% 5.24% 1.45% 1.35% 1.3% 2.16% 0.91% 2.05%
2026/04/27 41.51% 23.89% 8.3% 3.29% 1.77% 1.61% 1.59% 2.11% 0.73% 1.78%
2026/04/28 38.02% 23.59% 6.86% 4.63% 2.05% 2.11% 1.83% 2.26% 0.92% 2.06%
2026/04/29 42.54% 22.21% 8.06% 4.48% 1.49% 2.32% 1.75% 2.4% 0.75% 1.21%
2026/04/30 36% 26.03% 9.39% 6.32% 2.21% 2.21% 1.94% 1.92% 1.33% 0.68%
  • xero.com
  • myob.com
  • quickbooks.intuit.com
  • airwallex.com
  • tradifyhq.com
  • invoicehome.com
  • sage.com
  • elmosoftware.com.au
  • hnry.com.au
  • reckon.com

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In April 2026, xero.com led with fluctuating impressions, peaking at 43.24%. myob.com followed, showing a steady presence. quickbooks.intuit.com and airwallex.com had varied trends, while tradifyhq.com and invoicehome.com maintained low but consistent shares. The month concluded with xero.com maintaining dominance.

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
    Hnry is for Sole Traders - Never Think About Tax Again https://www.hnry.com.au › automated-tax › sole-trader

    Our 1% pricing means you keep more of your earnings (and it's capped at $1,500 per year)

  2. 2
    MYOB™ https://www.myob.com

    Manage Your Business Expenses — With MYOB you can manage it all seamlessly on one, flexible business management platform. The sums without the “umms”. Feel confident and in control getting compliant from $2p/m*.

  3. 3
    QuickBooks For Small Business - The All-In-One Platform https://quickbooks.intuit.com › smallbusiness › accounting

    Manage everything in one place: books, payments, leads—all new, all in one place.

  4. 4
    Simple Invoice Generator https://www.revolut.com › business

    Create Invoices Online — Innovate your invoices with Revolut Business and maintain a healthy cash flow. T&Cs apply. Create...

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

    Xero Accounting Software — 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, Hnry, MYOB, QuickBooks, Revolut, and Xero shine with unique propositions. Hnry targets sole traders with tax simplicity, MYOB offers seamless business management, QuickBooks centralizes operations, Revolut innovates invoicing, and Xero empowers SMBs with automation.

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