How popular isPC-DMIS?
In September 2026, people searched for PC-DMIS by name about 3,600 times worldwide, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 0.95% of all global metrology software searches, placing PC-DMIS sixth out of eight brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about metrology software, PC-DMIS appeared in all answers and was the third most recommended of the eight.
PC-DMIS is the sixth most searched of 8 competitors and the third most recommended in AI answers.
ZeissShare of searches 64.8%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
MitutoyoShare of searches 19.5%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 7th
RenishawShare of searches 8.7%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
HexagonShare of searches 3.2%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
PC-DMISShare of searches 0.95%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
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Top metrology software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, PC-DMIS appeared in all five answers. PC-DMIS is the third most recommended of the eight.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Zeiss5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Hexagon5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
PolyWorks5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
PC-DMIS5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Verisurf2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Faro2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Mitutoyo1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Renishaw0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about metrology software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which metrology software should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best metrology software options?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best metrology software for precision measurement?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“metrology software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“3d measurement software”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Which metrology software compete with PC-DMIS?
Share of searches by month for Zeiss, Mitutoyo, Renishaw, Hexagon, PolyWorks, PC-DMIS. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Zeiss | Mitutoyo | Renishaw | Hexagon | PolyWorks | PC-DMIS | Verisurf | Faro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 60.9% | 22.4% | 8.2% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.89% | 0.32% | 0.03% |
| Nov 2025 | 61.3% | 22.6% | 8.3% | 3% | 3.7% | 0.9% | 0.25% | 0.02% |
| Dec 2025 | 64.9% | 19.5% | 7.1% | 2.6% | 4.8% | 0.77% | 0.26% | 0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 65.9% | 19.8% | 7.3% | 2.7% | 3.2% | 0.79% | 0.28% | 0.02% |
| Feb 2026 | 63.9% | 19.2% | 8.6% | 3.1% | 3.8% | 0.94% | 0.26% | 0.03% |
| Mar 2026 | 60.8% | 22.4% | 8.2% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 0.25% | 0.02% |
| Apr 2026 | 64.4% | 19.4% | 8.7% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.94% | 0.26% | 0.02% |
| May 2026 | 65.4% | 19.7% | 7.2% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.96% | 0.27% | 0.02% |
| Jun 2026 | 60% | 22.1% | 9.9% | 3.6% | 3% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.02% |
| Jul 2026 | 61.1% | 22.5% | 8.2% | 3.7% | 3% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.03% |
| Aug 2026 | 65.3% | 19.7% | 7.2% | 2.6% | 3.9% | 0.96% | 0.27% | 0.02% |
| Sep 2026 | 64.8% | 19.5% | 8.7% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 0.95% | 0.26% | 0.02% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 64.8% | 246K | 0% | -0.6 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 19.5% | 74K | 0% | -0.2 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 8.7% | 33.1K | +22.1% | +1.5 points | |
| 4, moved from 5th to 4th | 3.2% | 12.1K | +22.2% | +0.6 pointsmoved from 5th to 4th | |
| 5, moved from 4th to 5th | 2.6% | 9.9K | -33.1% | -1.3 pointsmoved from 4th to 5th | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.95% | 3.6K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.26% | 1K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.02% | 70 | -22.2% | 0 points |
1.
Zeiss64.8%
Held 1st. 246K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.
2.
Mitutoyo19.5%
Held 2nd. 74K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
3.
Renishaw8.7%
Held 3rd. 33.1K estimated branded searches, +22.1% vs prior month. Share +1.5 points.
4.
Hexagon3.2%
Moved from 5th to 4th. 12.1K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.
2.6%
Moved from 4th to 5th. 9.9K estimated branded searches, -33.1% vs prior month. Share -1.3 points.
6.
PC-DMIS0.95%
Held 6th. 3.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
7.
Verisurf0.26%
Held 7th. 1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
8.
Faro0.02%
Held 8th. 70 estimated branded searches, -22.2% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for PC-DMIS changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for PC-DMIS worldwide held steady at 3.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, PC-DMIS’s share of searches among metrology software worldwide held steady, from 0.89% to 0.95%.
How did search popularity change for metrology software worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Hexagon overtook PolyWorks to rank 4th among metrology software worldwide, with 3.2% of the searches.

In September 2026, Renishaw gained share of searches among metrology software worldwide, from 7.2% to 8.7%.

In September 2026, PolyWorks lost share of searches among metrology software worldwide, from 3.9% to 2.6%.

In September 2026, Zeiss lost share of searches among metrology software worldwide, from 65.3% to 64.8%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Faro worldwide fell 36.4% over 12 measured months, from 110 to 70 in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Verisurf worldwide fell 23.1% over 12 measured months, from 1.3K to 1K in September 2026.
How are PC-DMIS’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using PC-DMIS’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- pc dmis
- pcdmis
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