How popular isCOMSOL in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 33.1K branded searches for COMSOL worldwide which is down 18.3% over the last 11 months. COMSOL holds 9.3% estimated Share of Search among simulation software worldwide and is ranked 3rd of 5 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which simulation software compete with COMSOL?
Share of Search by month for Altair, Ansys, COMSOL, SimScale, Abaqus. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Altair | Ansys | COMSOL | SimScale | Abaqus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 43.5% | 35.7% | 8.8% | 4.8% | 7.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 47.2% | 31.7% | 9.5% | 5.2% | 6.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 51.1% | 28% | 8.4% | 5.6% | 6.9% |
| Jan 2026 | 47.2% | 31.7% | 9.5% | 5.2% | 6.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 43.1% | 35.3% | 8.7% | 5.8% | 7.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 46.7% | 31.3% | 9.4% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 41.8% | 34.2% | 10.3% | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| May 2026 | 45.5% | 30.4% | 9.1% | 7.5% | 7.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 46.2% | 30.8% | 9.3% | 7.6% | 6.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 45.4% | 30.3% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 6.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 46.2% | 30.8% | 9.3% | 7.6% | 6.2% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 46.2% | 165K | 0% | +0.8 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 30.8% | 110K | 0% | +0.5 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 9.3% | 33.1K | 0% | +0.2 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 7.6% | 27.1K | -18.1% | -1.5 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 6.2% | 22.2K | 0% | +0.1 points |
1.Altair
46.2%
Held 1st. 165K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.8 points.
2.Ansys
30.8%
Held 2nd. 110K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
3.COMSOL
9.3%
Held 3rd. 33.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
4.SimScale
7.6%
Held 4th. 27.1K estimated branded searches, -18.1% vs prior month. Share -1.5 points.
5.Abaqus
6.2%
Held 5th. 22.2K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
Compare search popularity between COMSOL and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for COMSOL changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for COMSOL worldwide fell from 40.5K to 33.1K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, COMSOL’s estimated Share of Search among simulation software worldwide peaked at 10.3% in April 2026 and was lowest at 8.4% in December 2025.
How did search popularity change for simulation software worldwide in August 2026?
5 changes
In August 2026, Altair gained estimated Share of Search among simulation software worldwide, from 45.4% to 46.2%.
In August 2026, Ansys gained estimated Share of Search among simulation software worldwide, from 30.3% to 30.8%.
In August 2026, SimScale lost estimated Share of Search among simulation software worldwide, from 9.1% to 7.6%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Abaqus worldwide fell 32.9% over 11 measured months, from 33.1K to 22.2K in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for COMSOL worldwide fell 18.3% over 11 measured months, from 40.5K to 33.1K in August 2026.
Where does COMSOL compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simulation software | 3rd of 5 | 9.3% | Shown above |
| Finite element analysis software | 3rd of 5 | 9.9% | Show ranking |
| CFD software | 1st of 5 | 30.9% | Show ranking |
How is COMSOL measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using COMSOL’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.
1 branded search term
- comsol
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