How popular isVectorworks?
In September 2026, people searched for Vectorworks by name about 75,300 times worldwide, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 8.5% of all global landscape design software searches, placing Vectorworks fifth out of seven brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about landscape design software, Vectorworks appeared in three of the five answers and was the fourth most recommended of the seven.
Vectorworks is the fifth most searched of 7 competitors and the fourth most recommended in AI answers.
iScapeShare of searches 23.4%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
PRO LandscapeShare of searches 23.4%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Structure StudiosShare of searches 18.9%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
Land F/XShare of searches 12.4%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
VectorworksShare of searches 8.5%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
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Top landscape design software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Vectorworks was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Vectorworks 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.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
PRO Landscape5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Realtime Landscaping5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
iScape4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Vectorworks3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Structure Studios1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
DynaSCAPE1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Land F/X0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about landscape design software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which landscape design software should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best landscape design software options?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best landscape design software for a landscaping contractor?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“landscape design software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“landscape design app”
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 22, 2026.
Which landscape design software compete with Vectorworks?
Share of searches by month for iScape, PRO Landscape, Structure Studios, Land F/X, Vectorworks, Realtime Landscaping, DynaSCAPE. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | iScape | PRO Landscape | Structure Studios | Land F/X | Vectorworks | Realtime Landscaping | DynaSCAPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 38.5% | 17.1% | 13.8% | 11.4% | 4.8% | 8.2% | 6.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 31.6% | 17% | 17% | 14.1% | 5.9% | 8.6% | 5.9% |
| Dec 2025 | 33% | 17.7% | 17.7% | 11.6% | 5.4% | 8.3% | 6.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 35% | 15.6% | 19% | 10.4% | 5.6% | 7.4% | 6.9% |
| Feb 2026 | 31.7% | 17.3% | 17.3% | 11.5% | 6.2% | 8.3% | 7.7% |
| Mar 2026 | 35.7% | 15.9% | 15.9% | 10.5% | 4.7% | 10.5% | 6.9% |
| Apr 2026 | 41.3% | 18.4% | 12.3% | 8.2% | 4.4% | 9.9% | 5.5% |
| May 2026 | 35.6% | 19.3% | 15.8% | 8.3% | 4.4% | 10.9% | 5.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 29.2% | 23.8% | 15.7% | 10.3% | 5.4% | 8.6% | 7% |
| Jul 2026 | 25.3% | 20.7% | 16.6% | 10.9% | 5.7% | 13.3% | 7.5% |
| Aug 2026 | 25.9% | 21.2% | 21.2% | 9.4% | 7.7% | 8.7% | 5.9% |
| Sep 2026 | 23.4% | 23.4% | 18.9% | 12.4% | 8.5% | 7% | 6.5% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 23.4% | 3.6K | -18.2% | -2.5 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 23.4% | 3.6K | 0% | +2.2 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 18.9% | 2.9K | -19.4% | -2.3 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 12.4% | 1.9K | +18.8% | +2.9 points | |
| 5, moved from 6th to 5th | 8.5% | 1.3K | 0% | +0.8 pointsmoved from 6th to 5th | |
| 6, moved from 5th to 6th | 7% | 1.1K | -27.2% | -1.7 pointsmoved from 5th to 6th | |
| 7, held 7th | 6.5% | 1K | 0% | +0.6 points |
1.
iScape23.4%
Held 1st. 3.6K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -2.5 points.
23.4%
Held 2nd. 3.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +2.2 points.
18.9%
Held 3rd. 2.9K estimated branded searches, -19.4% vs prior month. Share -2.3 points.
4.
Land F/X12.4%
Held 4th. 1.9K estimated branded searches, +18.8% vs prior month. Share +2.9 points.
8.5%
Moved from 6th to 5th. 1.3K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.8 points.
Moved from 5th to 6th. 1.1K estimated branded searches, -27.2% vs prior month. Share -1.7 points.
6.5%
Held 7th. 1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.
Compare popularity between Vectorworks and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Vectorworks
21 comparisons
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- Vectorworks vs Wysiwyg
- QLab vs Vectorworks
- Resolume vs Vectorworks
- Chief Architect vs Vectorworks
- iScape vs Vectorworks
- Land F/X vs Vectorworks
- PRO Landscape vs Vectorworks
- Structure Studios vs Vectorworks
- Realtime Landscaping vs Vectorworks
- DynaSCAPE vs Vectorworks
How has branded search demand for Vectorworks changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Vectorworks worldwide held steady, from 75K to 75.3K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Vectorworks’ share of searches among landscape design software worldwide increased from 4.8% to 8.5%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Vectorworks’ share of searches among landscape design software worldwide peaked at 8.5% in September 2026 and was lowest at 4.4% in May 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Vectorworks rose from 7th to 5th among landscape design software worldwide.
How did search popularity change for landscape design software worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Vectorworks overtook Realtime Landscaping to rank 5th among landscape design software worldwide, with 8.5% of the searches.

In September 2026, Land F/X gained share of searches among landscape design software worldwide, from 9.4% to 12.4%.

In September 2026, PRO Landscape gained share of searches among landscape design software worldwide, from 21.2% to 23.4%.

In September 2026, DynaSCAPE gained share of searches among landscape design software worldwide, from 5.9% to 6.5%.

In September 2026, iScape lost share of searches among landscape design software worldwide, from 25.9% to 23.4%.

In September 2026, Structure Studios lost share of searches among landscape design software worldwide, from 21.2% to 18.9%.
How are Vectorworks’ branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Vectorworks’ 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.
- vectorworks
- vectorworks landmark
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Where does Vectorworks compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Live event production software | 4th of 8 | 1.4% | Show ranking |
| Architectural design software | 6th of 7 | 1.8% | Show ranking |
| BIM software | 4th of 5 | 9.6% | Show ranking |
| Landscape design software | 5th of 7 | 8.5% | Shown above |

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