CapCut vs Runway:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, CapCut had more branded searches than Runway among faceless video tools worldwide. CapCut had about 20.8 million branded searches, while Runway had 436,000. CapCut made up 84.3% of all faceless video tool searches we track, and Runway accounted for 1.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about faceless video tools, CapCut and Runway each appeared in three of the five answers. CapCut was mentioned before Runway in three out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
CapCut, about 48 searches for every 1 for Runway
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 3 of 5 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
CapCut, named ahead of Runway in 3 of 5 answers
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Top faceless video tools in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, CapCut was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Runway was mentioned in three out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. CapCut was listed before Runway in three out of five answers.
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.
InVideo5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- CapCut3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Runway3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Fliki3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Pictory3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
HeyGen1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Synthesia1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which faceless video tool should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best faceless video tools?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best faceless video tool for short-form content?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“ai video maker”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“text to video tool”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Is CapCut or Runway more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for CapCut and Runway by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven faceless video tools we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for CapCut, Runway. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | CapCut | HeyGen | InVideo | Runway | Synthesia | Fliki | Pictory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 77.3% | 10% | 6.6% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 0.75% |
| Nov 2025 | 77.5% | 10.4% | 6.2% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 0.61% |
| Dec 2025 | 82% | 8.7% | 4.5% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 0.36% | 0.53% |
| Jan 2026 | 79.4% | 10% | 5.2% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.28% | 0.77% |
| Feb 2026 | 77.7% | 11.6% | 5.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 0.28% | 0.76% |
| Mar 2026 | 79.2% | 9.7% | 5% | 3.7% | 1.4% | 0.28% | 0.77% |
| Apr 2026 | 75.2% | 11.3% | 5.8% | 5% | 1.7% | 0.27% | 0.89% |
| May 2026 | 81.1% | 9.7% | 4.2% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 0.24% | 0.43% |
| Jun 2026 | 82% | 9.8% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.29% | 0.36% |
| Jul 2026 | 81.6% | 9.7% | 4.7% | 2% | 1.5% | 0.29% | 0.29% |
| Aug 2026 | 82.2% | 9.6% | 4.7% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.35% | 0.24% |
| Sep 2026 | 84.3% | 8.1% | 4.2% | 1.8% | 1% | 0.37% | 0.25% |
How has the CapCut and Runway comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- CapCut was ahead of Runway in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, CapCut’s share of searches among faceless video tools worldwide moved from 77.3% to 84.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 17M to 20.8M.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Runway’s share of searches among faceless video tools worldwide moved from 2.8% to 1.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 614K to 436K.
How did search popularity change for faceless video tools worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, CapCut gained share of searches among faceless video tools worldwide, from 82.2% to 84.3%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Runway worldwide fell 29% over 12 measured months, from 614K to 436K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using CapCut’s and Runway’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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