US Software & Technology Payroll / Accounting - PPC Market Share Analysis June 2026

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

Payroll / Accounting – US

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

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 36.6048994009
63.3951005991
36%

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 37
63
37%

Search Intent Distribution

Breakdown of search queries by their underlying goal.

Intent Distribution
Investigational 13%
Transactional 9%
Navigational 12%
Seasonal 0%
Local 0%
Problem Solving 13%

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Market Exposure

Share of Clicks for top 10 US 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
turbotax.intuit.com 52.04
quickbooks.intuit.com 27.55
paycom.com 2.5
adp.com 2.32
xero.com 1.39
sage.com 1.05
gusto.com 1.03
freshbooks.com 1.01
freetaxusa.com 0.77
paycor.com 0.68
others 9.66
  • turbotax.intuit.com - 52.04%
  • quickbooks.intuit.com - 27.55%
  • paycom.com - 2.5%
  • adp.com - 2.32%
  • xero.com - 1.39%
  • sage.com - 1.05%
  • gusto.com - 1.03%
  • freshbooks.com - 1.01%
  • freetaxusa.com - 0.77%
  • paycor.com - 0.68%
  • others - 9.66%

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In the PPC landscape, TurboTax dominates with 52.04% click share, followed by QuickBooks at 27.55%. Others collectively hold 9.66%, overshadowing smaller players.

Market Exposure

Share of Spend for the top 10 US 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 quickbooks.intuit.com sage.com xero.com gusto.com netsuite.com surepayroll.com adp.com freshbooks.com paycom.com turbotax.intuit.com
2026/06/01 21.01% 5.47% 5.13% 4.09% 4.55% 1.71% 5.92% 5.71% 1.16% 6.49%
2026/06/02 20.51% 6.2% 5.77% 4.17% 5.21% 1.79% 6.45% 6.39% 1.43% 6.2%
2026/06/03 20.17% 5.3% 2.65% 4.02% 4.28% 1.17% 8.37% 7.45% 1.22% 5.35%
2026/06/04 22.23% 6.68% 3.74% 4.67% 4.74% 1.02% 6.8% 6.02% 1.3% 5.59%
2026/06/05 22.42% 6.57% 3.19% 4.5% 0.28% 1.6% 7.22% 5.74% 1.67% 5.09%
2026/06/06 23.71% 3.58% 6.3% 4.4% 0.07% 1.52% 6.47% 4.92% 1.72% 5.94%
2026/06/07 22.83% 3.51% 5.92% 3.79% 0.06% 1.93% 7.38% 6.2% 1.63% 6.27%
2026/06/08 23.39% 7.9% 6.16% 3.78% 1% 1.12% 7.33% 2.52% 1.65% 5.16%
2026/06/09 23.48% 5.91% 4.79% 2.8% 2.39% 0.9% 7.65% 2.97% 1.38% 7.94%
2026/06/10 22.02% 7.89% 5.95% 3.28% 3.54% 1.2% 8.26% 2.89% 0.96% 6.99%
2026/06/11 23.84% 8.13% 4.5% 2.58% 4.06% 1.24% 6.86% 3.29% 1.24% 6.15%
2026/06/12 28.68% 6.03% 2.74% 4.28% 4.34% 1.29% 6.98% 3.46% 1.02% 6.87%
2026/06/13 26.3% 4.79% 4.44% 3.58% 3.69% 1.37% 6% 3.93% 1.66% 5.92%
2026/06/14 26.89% 5.49% 5.24% 3.03% 4.37% 1.49% 8.91% 2.94% 1.92% 6.62%
2026/06/15 22.55% 7.13% 9.84% 2.91% 3.25% 1.16% 7.68% 1.85% 1.48% 6.6%
2026/06/16 24.52% 5.23% 10.44% 4.23% 3.04% 1.36% 7.22% 1.54% 1.5% 6.39%
2026/06/17 25.96% 5.06% 7.93% 3.74% 3.79% 1.33% 7.77% 1.74% 1.24% 7.71%
2026/06/18 27.35% 9.09% 7.7% 3.94% 1.78% 0.97% 7.09% 2.46% 1.51% 6.89%
2026/06/19 27.98% 7.18% 5.27% 3.81% 2.04% 2.65% 6.89% 3.78% 1.98% 7.47%
2026/06/20 28.92% 7.46% 8.08% 4.9% 3.03% 1.79% 4.47% 5.29% 1.53% 8.29%
2026/06/21 28% 6.62% 8.77% 4.29% 3.05% 1.95% 7.93% 5.33% 2.14% 8.14%
2026/06/22 27.87% 10.18% 6.04% 4.45% 1.66% 1.17% 6.51% 3.55% 1.86% 7.86%
2026/06/23 27.64% 9.21% 9.39% 5.15% 3.16% 1.6% 5.97% 5.67% 1.67% 7.06%
2026/06/24 31.54% 9.61% 7.26% 5.82% 2.61% 2.33% 7.71% 4.22% 1.64% 8.02%
2026/06/25 33.48% 10.15% 7.37% 4.94% 2.82% 2.09% 4.1% 4.07% 2.11% 7.6%
2026/06/26 32.69% 10.89% 5.42% 6.76% 1.24% 3.34% 6.15% 3.69% 2.04% 7.24%
2026/06/27 31.99% 9.72% 8.11% 6.69% 1.31% 2.56% 5.97% 3.68% 2.13% 6.67%
2026/06/28 30.62% 10.43% 7.96% 4.78% 2.21% 2.44% 5.21% 5.53% 2.47% 6.85%
2026/06/29 30.92% 11.35% 6.88% 4.49% 4.45% 1.72% 7.12% 3.96% 1.95% 5.48%
2026/06/30 46.03% 10.98% 5.39% 4.06% 3.25% 2.68% 2.54% 2.49% 1.57% 0.78%
  • quickbooks.intuit.com
  • sage.com
  • xero.com
  • gusto.com
  • netsuite.com
  • surepayroll.com
  • adp.com
  • freshbooks.com
  • paycom.com
  • turbotax.intuit.com

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In June 2026, QuickBooks led with a significant surge, peaking at 46.03% on the 30th. Sage and Xero showed steady growth, while Gusto and NetSuite fluctuated. TurboTax ended with a sharp decline.

Market Exposure

Competitor Count for US 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
2026/06/01 693
2026/06/02 634
2026/06/03 703
2026/06/04 635
2026/06/05 649
2026/06/06 633
2026/06/07 634
2026/06/08 668
2026/06/09 673
2026/06/10 670
2026/06/11 659
2026/06/12 645
2026/06/13 612
2026/06/14 616
2026/06/15 608
2026/06/16 584
2026/06/17 599
2026/06/18 573
2026/06/19 571
2026/06/20 563
2026/06/21 572
2026/06/22 579
2026/06/23 562
2026/06/24 569
2026/06/25 556
2026/06/26 555
2026/06/27 546
2026/06/28 544
2026/06/29 566
2026/06/30 544

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June began with 693 advertisers, peaking at 703, then steadily declined, ending at 544.

Campaign Efficiency

Market Loss & Market Gains for US 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
quickbooks.intuit.com 4.07%
xero.com 0.42%
sage.com 0.29%
surepayroll.com 0.13%
intuit.com 0.07%
taxact.com -0.18%
quicken.com -0.22%
meliopayments.com -0.35%
paycor.com -0.46%
turbotax.intuit.com -0.74%

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QuickBooks surged with a 4.07% click share increase, while TurboTax dropped by 0.74%. Xero and Sage saw modest gains, whereas Paycor and MelioPayments experienced declines.

Campaign Efficiency

US 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 quickbooks.intuit.com xero.com sage.com turbotax.intuit.com gusto.com freshbooks.com adp.com netsuite.com paycom.com freetaxusa.com
2026/06/01 17.01% 3.02% 2.02% 22.67% 2.29% 6.09% 3.58% 3.98% 1.33% 4.29%
2026/06/02 17.16% 2.58% 2.29% 21.07% 2.83% 6.49% 3.79% 4.12% 1.54% 2.43%
2026/06/03 15.75% 2.12% 1.89% 19.8% 2.69% 7.54% 5.48% 1.98% 1.41% 2.19%
2026/06/04 17.27% 2.35% 2.26% 20.25% 3.14% 5.72% 5.1% 3.94% 1.4% 2.94%
2026/06/05 17.8% 1.67% 2.48% 19.51% 3.82% 5.93% 4.64% 0.33% 1.75% 3.49%
2026/06/06 17.64% 3.95% 1.39% 21.99% 4.07% 5.72% 4.01% 0.03% 1.59% 3.16%
2026/06/07 16.4% 2.92% 1.39% 21.66% 3.22% 5.67% 4.67% 0.02% 1.6% 5.23%
2026/06/08 18.63% 3.62% 2.86% 20.02% 3.51% 2.51% 3.66% 0.59% 1.75% 4.63%
2026/06/09 16.79% 3.59% 2.15% 26.05% 1.88% 2.41% 4.25% 2.45% 1.38% 4.93%
2026/06/10 15.92% 4.53% 2.6% 23.5% 2.3% 2.07% 5.14% 2.99% 0.9% 7.1%
2026/06/11 18.21% 3.01% 3.17% 19.9% 1.91% 3.11% 3.23% 2.33% 1.51% 7.2%
2026/06/12 19.73% 1.81% 2% 23.51% 3.4% 3.4% 3.69% 2.64% 0.93% 7.12%
2026/06/13 18.16% 3.61% 1.71% 18.36% 3.13% 3.91% 3.53% 2.29% 1.87% 5.1%
2026/06/14 17.35% 2.82% 1.95% 23.73% 2.6% 1.89% 5.14% 3.43% 1.94% 7.18%
2026/06/15 16.19% 6.53% 2.53% 22.15% 2.12% 1.18% 4.96% 1.63% 1.5% 8.48%
2026/06/16 17.31% 6.85% 1.96% 21.67% 2.93% 1.29% 4.02% 1.6% 1.59% 6.93%
2026/06/17 17.43% 5.57% 1.63% 24.2% 2.2% 1.52% 4.55% 2.27% 1.19% 8.65%
2026/06/18 20.48% 5.22% 3.28% 22.52% 2.67% 2.3% 4.16% 0.87% 1.55% 8.62%
2026/06/19 20.18% 4.38% 2.43% 23.1% 2.39% 3.3% 4.18% 1.32% 2.05% 6.23%
2026/06/20 18.19% 6.31% 2.42% 25.6% 3.75% 4.99% 1.8% 2.1% 1.49% 10.22%
2026/06/21 17.8% 6.84% 2.23% 25.46% 2.95% 5.13% 5.79% 1.18% 2.12% 5.98%
2026/06/22 20.7% 4.68% 3.37% 24.61% 3.84% 3.77% 4.17% 0.71% 1.65% 7.08%
2026/06/23 22.11% 6.05% 3.24% 25.01% 4.53% 5.85% 3.71% 1.43% 1.63% 3.45%
2026/06/24 22.86% 5.98% 3.18% 26.33% 5.28% 4.72% 4.99% 1.19% 1.58% 5.45%
2026/06/25 24.42% 6.16% 3.29% 25.35% 3.73% 4.39% 2.05% 1.32% 1.96% 6.89%
2026/06/26 23.81% 4.66% 3.69% 23.04% 6.68% 3.72% 4.75% 0.96% 2% 4.51%
2026/06/27 21.47% 6.87% 3.18% 22.33% 6.68% 4.02% 3.92% 0.94% 1.99% 8.36%
2026/06/28 22.41% 6.24% 3.69% 23.77% 3.62% 5.5% 2.43% 1.35% 2.15% 6.6%
2026/06/29 22.81% 4.1% 4.62% 22.63% 5.21% 4.37% 4.27% 2.14% 1.77% 3.77%
2026/06/30 40.22% 7.93% 5.64% 3.95% 3.52% 3.41% 2.6% 2.1% 1.91% 0.6%
  • quickbooks.intuit.com
  • xero.com
  • sage.com
  • turbotax.intuit.com
  • gusto.com
  • freshbooks.com
  • adp.com
  • netsuite.com
  • paycom.com
  • freetaxusa.com

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In June 2026, QuickBooks saw a dramatic rise, peaking at 40.22% on the 30th. TurboTax’s share plummeted to 3.95% the same day. Xero and Sage experienced fluctuations, while Gusto and FreshBooks maintained moderate shares.

Campaign Efficiency

Google Text Ad Copy Insights & Creative Trends for US 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 US Software & Technology Payroll / Accounting - Last month
  1. 1
    FreeTaxUSA®—Free IRS Filing - E-File Directly to the IRS https://www.freetaxusa.com

    Max refund and 100% accuracy guaranteed. IRS e-file is included. Federal return is free. Flat...

  2. 2
    Quick Online Replacement - Built For Small Businesses https://www.freshbooks.com

    Online Accounting Software Difficult? Business Owners Find FreshBooks Easier to Use.

  3. 3
    Not Just Another Software | Ideal for 20+ Employees https://www.netsuite.com

    76% of NetSuite customers experienced increased visibility & control over their business. See why 43,000 companies...

  4. 4
    QuickBooks® Online https://quickbooks.intuit.com › quickbooks › online

    QuickBooks® Scales With You — Accounting Agent Automates And Categorizes Transactions And Preps Your Books For Tax Time.

  5. 5
    TurboTax® Official Site https://turbotax.intuit.com › official-site

    Online Tax Filing — File Your Taxes Online w/ America's Leader In Taxes. File And Get Your Tax Refund. Simple Or Complex, We Can Help You Get Your Taxes Done Right! Start Today. File On Any Device.

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In the competitive landscape of Google PPC, FreeTaxUSA, FreshBooks, NetSuite, QuickBooks, and TurboTax dominate with compelling narratives. FreeTaxUSA emphasizes free IRS filing and accuracy, while FreshBooks highlights ease for small businesses. NetSuite showcases enhanced business visibility, QuickBooks offers scalable automation, and TurboTax promises seamless tax filing.

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