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title: "3D printing services: Which are searched most?"
description: "Compare the 3d printing services operations teams choose between. Share of Search among Protolabs, Stratasys, 3D Systems, Craftcloud, Shapeways and Sculpteo, the 3D printing services Brandwave compares worldwide, using the same methodology, market, and reporting period. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time."
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# 3D printing services: Which are searched most?

Compare the 3d printing services operations teams choose between. Share of Search among Protolabs, Stratasys, 3D Systems, Craftcloud, Shapeways and Sculpteo, the 3D printing services Brandwave compares worldwide, using the same methodology, market, and reporting period. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.

## Key facts

- **Competitive set**: 3D printing services
- **Market**: Global
- **Brands compared**: 6
- **Month measured**: Aug 2026
- **Highest Share of Search**: Protolabs, 45.2%

## Which brand is most popular in search among 3D printing services worldwide?

- In August 2026, Protolabs was the most searched among 3D printing services worldwide, with an estimated 49.5K branded searches and 45.2% estimated Share of Search within this set.
- Stratasys is in 2nd place, 24.9 percentage points behind at 20.3% Share of Search.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Protolabs’ estimated Share of Search among 3D printing services worldwide increased from 38% to 45.2%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Stratasys’ estimated Share of Search among 3D printing services worldwide decreased from 25.4% to 20.3%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, 3D Systems’ estimated Share of Search among 3D printing services worldwide decreased from 14% to 11.1%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Craftcloud’s estimated Share of Search among 3D printing services worldwide increased from 6.2% to 11.1%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Shapeways’ estimated Share of Search among 3D printing services worldwide decreased from 11.4% to 9%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Sculpteo’s estimated Share of Search among 3D printing services worldwide decreased from 5.1% to 3.3%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Protolabs’ estimated Share of Search among 3D printing services worldwide peaked at 48.6% in July 2026 and was lowest at 36.9% in May 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Stratasys’ estimated Share of Search among 3D printing services worldwide peaked at 26.6% in November 2025 and was lowest at 17.8% in July 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, 3D Systems’ estimated Share of Search among 3D printing services worldwide peaked at 14% in October 2025 and was lowest at 9.8% in July 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Craftcloud’s estimated Share of Search among 3D printing services worldwide peaked at 11.1% in August 2026 and was lowest at 5.3% in November 2025.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Shapeways’ estimated Share of Search among 3D printing services worldwide peaked at 13.5% in December 2025 and was lowest at 9% in August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Sculpteo’s estimated Share of Search among 3D printing services worldwide peaked at 5.4% in March 2026 and was lowest at 3.3% in August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Craftcloud rose from 5th to 4th among 3D printing services worldwide.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Shapeways fell from 4th to 5th among 3D printing services worldwide.

## Compare search popularity between leading brands

- [Protolabs vs Stratasys: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/protolabs-vs-stratasys): 45.2% against 20.3% Share of Search.
- [Protolabs vs 3D Systems: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/3d-systems-vs-protolabs): 45.2% against 11.1% Share of Search.
- [Protolabs vs Craftcloud: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/craftcloud-vs-protolabs): 45.2% against 11.1% Share of Search.
- [Protolabs vs Shapeways: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/protolabs-vs-shapeways): 45.2% against 9% Share of Search.
- [Stratasys vs 3D Systems: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/3d-systems-vs-stratasys): 20.3% against 11.1% Share of Search.
- [Stratasys vs Craftcloud: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/craftcloud-vs-stratasys): 20.3% against 11.1% Share of Search.
- [Stratasys vs Shapeways: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/shapeways-vs-stratasys): 20.3% against 9% Share of Search.
- [3D Systems vs Craftcloud: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/3d-systems-vs-craftcloud): 11.1% Share of Search each.
- [3D Systems vs Shapeways: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/3d-systems-vs-shapeways): 11.1% against 9% Share of Search.
- [Craftcloud vs Shapeways: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/craftcloud-vs-shapeways): 11.1% against 9% Share of Search.

## How did search popularity change for 3D printing services worldwide in August 2026?

- In August 2026, Stratasys gained estimated Share of Search among 3D printing services worldwide, from 17.8% to 20.3%.
- In August 2026, Craftcloud gained estimated Share of Search among 3D printing services worldwide, from 9.7% to 11.1%.
- In August 2026, 3D Systems gained estimated Share of Search among 3D printing services worldwide, from 9.8% to 11.1%.
- In August 2026, Protolabs lost estimated Share of Search among 3D printing services worldwide, from 48.6% to 45.2%.
- In August 2026, Sculpteo lost estimated Share of Search among 3D printing services worldwide, from 4.3% to 3.3%.
- In August 2026, Shapeways lost estimated Share of Search among 3D printing services worldwide, from 9.7% to 9%.

## Share of Search ranking

| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | Change vs prior month | Owned by |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Protolabs | 45.2% | 49.5K | 0.0% | Protolabs |
| 2 | Stratasys | 20.3% | 22.2K | +22.7% | Stratasys |
| 3 | 3D Systems | 11.1% | 12.2K | +21.8% | 3D Systems |
| 4 | Craftcloud | 11.1% | 12.1K | +22.2% | Craftcloud |
| 5 | Shapeways | 9% | 9.9K | 0.0% | Shapeways |
| 6 | Sculpteo | 3.3% | 3.6K | -18.2% | Sculpteo |

## Historical estimated branded-search demand

| Month | Brand | Estimated monthly branded searches | Share of Search | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Oct 2025 | Protolabs | 49.5K | 38% | 1 |
| Oct 2025 | Stratasys | 33.1K | 25.4% | 2 |
| Oct 2025 | 3D Systems | 18.2K | 14% | 3 |
| Oct 2025 | Shapeways | 14.8K | 11.4% | 4 |
| Oct 2025 | Craftcloud | 8.1K | 6.2% | 5 |
| Oct 2025 | Sculpteo | 6.6K | 5.1% | 6 |
| Nov 2025 | Protolabs | 49.5K | 39.8% | 1 |
| Nov 2025 | Stratasys | 33.1K | 26.6% | 2 |
| Nov 2025 | 3D Systems | 14.9K | 12% | 3 |
| Nov 2025 | Shapeways | 14.8K | 11.9% | 4 |
| Nov 2025 | Craftcloud | 6.6K | 5.3% | 5 |
| Nov 2025 | Sculpteo | 5.4K | 4.3% | 6 |
| Dec 2025 | Protolabs | 40.5K | 37.1% | 1 |
| Dec 2025 | Stratasys | 27.1K | 24.8% | 2 |
| Dec 2025 | 3D Systems | 14.9K | 13.6% | 3 |
| Dec 2025 | Shapeways | 14.8K | 13.5% | 4 |
| Dec 2025 | Craftcloud | 6.6K | 6% | 5 |
| Dec 2025 | Sculpteo | 5.4K | 4.9% | 6 |
| Jan 2026 | Protolabs | 49.5K | 39.4% | 1 |
| Jan 2026 | Stratasys | 33.1K | 26.3% | 2 |
| Jan 2026 | 3D Systems | 14.9K | 11.8% | 3 |
| Jan 2026 | Shapeways | 14.8K | 11.8% | 4 |
| Jan 2026 | Craftcloud | 8.1K | 6.4% | 5 |
| Jan 2026 | Sculpteo | 5.4K | 4.3% | 6 |
| Feb 2026 | Protolabs | 49.5K | 43.3% | 1 |
| Feb 2026 | Stratasys | 27.1K | 23.7% | 2 |
| Feb 2026 | 3D Systems | 12.2K | 10.7% | 3 |
| Feb 2026 | Shapeways | 12.1K | 10.6% | 4 |
| Feb 2026 | Craftcloud | 8.1K | 7.1% | 5 |
| Feb 2026 | Sculpteo | 5.4K | 4.7% | 6 |
| Mar 2026 | Protolabs | 49.5K | 40.3% | 1 |
| Mar 2026 | Stratasys | 27.1K | 22.1% | 2 |
| Mar 2026 | 3D Systems | 14.9K | 12.1% | 3 |
| Mar 2026 | Shapeways | 14.8K | 12.1% | 4 |
| Mar 2026 | Craftcloud | 9.9K | 8.1% | 5 |
| Mar 2026 | Sculpteo | 6.6K | 5.4% | 6 |
| Apr 2026 | Protolabs | 49.5K | 41.8% | 1 |
| Apr 2026 | Stratasys | 27.1K | 22.9% | 2 |
| Apr 2026 | 3D Systems | 12.2K | 10.3% | 3 |
| Apr 2026 | Craftcloud | 12.1K | 10.2% | 4 |
| Apr 2026 | Shapeways | 12.1K | 10.2% | 5 |
| Apr 2026 | Sculpteo | 5.4K | 4.6% | 6 |
| May 2026 | Protolabs | 40.5K | 36.9% | 1 |
| May 2026 | Stratasys | 27.1K | 24.7% | 2 |
| May 2026 | 3D Systems | 14.9K | 13.5% | 3 |
| May 2026 | Shapeways | 12.1K | 11% | 4 |
| May 2026 | Craftcloud | 9.9K | 9% | 5 |
| May 2026 | Sculpteo | 5.4K | 4.9% | 6 |
| Jun 2026 | Protolabs | 49.5K | 42% | 1 |
| Jun 2026 | Stratasys | 27.1K | 23% | 2 |
| Jun 2026 | Shapeways | 14.8K | 12.6% | 3 |
| Jun 2026 | 3D Systems | 12.2K | 10.3% | 4 |
| Jun 2026 | Craftcloud | 9.9K | 8.4% | 5 |
| Jun 2026 | Sculpteo | 4.4K | 3.7% | 6 |
| Jul 2026 | Protolabs | 49.5K | 48.6% | 1 |
| Jul 2026 | Stratasys | 18.1K | 17.8% | 2 |
| Jul 2026 | 3D Systems | 10K | 9.8% | 3 |
| Jul 2026 | Craftcloud | 9.9K | 9.7% | 4 |
| Jul 2026 | Shapeways | 9.9K | 9.7% | 5 |
| Jul 2026 | Sculpteo | 4.4K | 4.3% | 6 |
| Aug 2026 | Protolabs | 49.5K | 45.2% | 1 |
| Aug 2026 | Stratasys | 22.2K | 20.3% | 2 |
| Aug 2026 | 3D Systems | 12.2K | 11.1% | 3 |
| Aug 2026 | Craftcloud | 12.1K | 11.1% | 4 |
| Aug 2026 | Shapeways | 9.9K | 9% | 5 |
| Aug 2026 | Sculpteo | 3.6K | 3.3% | 6 |
| Sep 2026 | 3D Systems | — | — | — |
| Sep 2026 | Craftcloud | — | — | — |
| Sep 2026 | Protolabs | — | — | — |
| Sep 2026 | Sculpteo | — | — | — |
| Sep 2026 | Shapeways | — | — | — |
| Sep 2026 | Stratasys | — | — | — |

## What is being compared

- **3D Systems**: Measured on the search terms “3d systems” and “3d systems printer”, summed into one figure.
- **Craftcloud**: Measured on the search term “craftcloud”.
- **Protolabs**: Measured on the search term “protolabs”.
- **Sculpteo**: Measured on the search term “sculpteo”.
- **Shapeways**: Measured on the search term “shapeways”.
- **Stratasys**: Measured on the search term “stratasys”.

- [3D Systems](/demand/global-en/brands/3d-systems)
- [Craftcloud](/demand/global-en/brands/craftcloud)
- [Protolabs](/demand/global-en/brands/protolabs)
- [Sculpteo](/demand/global-en/brands/sculpteo)
- [Shapeways](/demand/global-en/brands/shapeways)
- [Stratasys](/demand/global-en/brands/stratasys)

## Methodology

- [How is branded search demand measured?](/demand/methodology): Where the figures come from, what they compare, and how they may be reused.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which brand is most popular in search among 3D printing services worldwide?

In August 2026, Protolabs was the most searched among 3D printing services worldwide, with an estimated 49.5K branded searches and 45.2% estimated Share of Search within this set. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.

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