How popular isMeld Studio?
In September 2026, people searched for Meld Studio by name about 18,100 times worldwide, a 22.3% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 0.31% of all global live streaming software searches, placing Meld Studio sixth out of seven brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about live streaming software, Meld Studio appeared in three of the five answers and was the fourth most recommended of the seven.
Meld Studio is the sixth most searched of 7 competitors and the fourth most recommended in AI answers.
OBS StudioShare of searches 80.3%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
StreamlabsShare of searches 7.6%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
StreamYardShare of searches 6.2%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
RestreamShare of searches 4.2%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
Meld StudioShare of searches 0.31%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
Follow Meld Studio and get free monthly updates on what changed
By continuing you'll get index updates and occasional product news from Brandwave. Unsubscribe any time. Privacy
Top live streaming software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Meld Studio was mentioned in three out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Meld Studio is the fourth most recommended of the seven.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- OBS Studio1st
- Streamlabs2nd
- StreamYard3rd
- Meld Studio4th
vMix5th- Restream6th
Ecamm Live7th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- OBS Studio5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Streamlabs5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- vMix5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- StreamYard4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Meld Studio3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Restream2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Ecamm Live2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about live streaming software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which live streaming software should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best live streaming software options?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best live streaming software for a streamer?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“live streaming software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“obs alternatives”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 19, 2026.
Which live streaming software compete with Meld Studio?
Share of searches by month for OBS Studio, Streamlabs, StreamYard, Restream, Meld Studio. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | OBS Studio | Streamlabs | StreamYard | Restream | vMix | Meld Studio | Ecamm Live |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 79.2% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 0.25% | 0.11% |
| Nov 2025 | 82.1% | 7.1% | 5.8% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 0.23% | 0.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 82.3% | 7.2% | 5.8% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 0.24% | 0.09% |
| Jan 2026 | 84.3% | 7.1% | 4.8% | 2.6% | 0.96% | 0.19% | 0.09% |
| Feb 2026 | 80.8% | 7.8% | 6.4% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 0.26% | 0.11% |
| Mar 2026 | 80.1% | 7.7% | 6.3% | 4.2% | 1.3% | 0.25% | 0.11% |
| Apr 2026 | 80.6% | 7% | 7% | 3.8% | 1.2% | 0.28% | 0.08% |
| May 2026 | 80.7% | 7.8% | 6.3% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 0.31% | 0.09% |
| Jun 2026 | 83.9% | 6.5% | 5.3% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 0.18% | 0.06% |
| Jul 2026 | 78.9% | 8.3% | 6.8% | 4.5% | 1.1% | 0.22% | 0.07% |
| Aug 2026 | 78.8% | 8.3% | 6.8% | 4.5% | 1.1% | 0.33% | 0.07% |
| Sep 2026 | 80.3% | 7.6% | 6.2% | 4.2% | 1.3% | 0.31% | 0.06% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 80.3% | 4.7M | +11% | +1.5 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 7.6% | 450K | 0% | -0.7 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 6.2% | 368K | 0% | -0.6 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 4.2% | 246K | 0% | -0.4 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 1.3% | 74K | +22.3% | +0.1 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.31% | 18.1K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.06% | 3.6K | 0% | 0 points |
80.3%
Held 1st. 4.7M estimated branded searches, +11% vs prior month. Share +1.5 points.
7.6%
Held 2nd. 450K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.7 points.
6.2%
Held 3rd. 368K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.
4.
Restream4.2%
Held 4th. 246K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
5.
vMix1.3%
Held 5th. 74K estimated branded searches, +22.3% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
0.31%
Held 6th. 18.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.06%
Held 7th. 3.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between Meld Studio and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Meld Studio
12 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Meld Studio changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Meld Studio worldwide rose from 14.8K to 18.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Meld Studio’s share of searches among live streaming software worldwide held steady, from 0.25% to 0.31%.
How did search popularity change for live streaming software worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, OBS Studio gained share of searches among live streaming software worldwide, from 78.8% to 80.3%.
In September 2026, Streamlabs lost share of searches among live streaming software worldwide, from 8.3% to 7.6%.
In September 2026, StreamYard lost share of searches among live streaming software worldwide, from 6.8% to 6.2%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Restream worldwide rose 22.4% over 12 measured months, from 201K to 246K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Meld Studio worldwide rose 22.3% over 12 measured months, from 14.8K to 18.1K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Ecamm Live worldwide fell 45.5% over 12 measured months, from 6.6K to 3.6K in September 2026.
How are Meld Studio’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Meld Studio’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.
- meld studio
Do you work for Meld Studio? To request corrections or removal please contact us via our support page and we will be happy to assist.
Where does Meld Studio compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadcast software | 8th of 14 | 0.3% | Show ranking |
| Live streaming software | 6th of 7 | 0.31% | Shown above |
Is Meld Studio your brand?
Put your own campaigns, spend and outcomes next to this demand line, so you can see which of your marketing lined up with the movements above.