CAD software:Which brands are most popular in search?
In August 2026, AutoCAD was the most searched among CAD software worldwide, with an estimated 1.2M branded searches and 42.6% estimated Share of Search within this set. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
AutoCAD42.6%
SolidWorks15.7%
Creo7%
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Compare the computer aided design software engineers use. 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.
Share of Search by month for AutoCAD, Fusion 360, SolidWorks, Creo, Inventor. The figures are in the table below the chart.
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| Month | AutoCAD | Fusion 360 | SolidWorks | Creo | Inventor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 43.5% | 31.9% | 15.9% | 4.8% | 3.9% |
| Nov 2025 | 43.5% | 31.9% | 15.9% | 4.8% | 3.9% |
| Dec 2025 | 40.1% | 36.1% | 14.8% | 5.4% | 3.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 35.4% | 39.1% | 16% | 4.8% | 4.8% |
| Feb 2026 | 38.5% | 34.7% | 17.4% | 5.2% | 4.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 43.5% | 31.9% | 15.9% | 4.8% | 3.9% |
| Apr 2026 | 39.7% | 35.8% | 14.7% | 5.4% | 4.4% |
| May 2026 | 42.5% | 31.4% | 15.7% | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 42.9% | 31.6% | 15.8% | 5.8% | 3.9% |
| Jul 2026 | 38.8% | 34.9% | 17.5% | 5.2% | 3.5% |
| Aug 2026 | 42.6% | 31.5% | 15.7% | 7% | 3.2% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
This month’s ranking, August 2026
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 42.6% | 1.2M | +22% | +3.8 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 31.5% | 900K | 0% | -3.5 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 15.7% | 450K | 0% | -1.7 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 7% | 201K | +48.9% | +1.8 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 3.2% | 90.5K | 0% | -0.4 points |
1.
42.6%
Held 1st. 1.2M estimated branded searches, +22% vs prior month. Share +3.8 points.
31.5%
Held 2nd. 900K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -3.5 points.
15.7%
Held 3rd. 450K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.7 points.
4.
7%
Held 4th. 201K estimated branded searches, +48.9% vs prior month. Share +1.8 points.
5.
3.2%
Held 5th. 90.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
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Which brand is most popular in search among CAD software worldwide?
5 brands
In August 2026, AutoCAD was the most searched among CAD software worldwide, with an estimated 1.2M branded searches and 42.6% estimated Share of Search within this set. Fusion 360 is in 2nd place, 11.2 percentage points behind at 31.5% Share of Search.
| Brand | Share of Search | Peak | Low | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AutoCAD | 43.5% → 42.6% | 43.5%Oct 2025 | 35.4%Jan 2026 | 1st |
| Fusion 360 | 31.9% → 31.5% | 39.1%Jan 2026 | 31.4%May 2026 | 2nd |
| SolidWorks | 15.9% → 15.7% | 17.5%Jul 2026 | 14.7%Apr 2026 | 3rd |
| Creo | 4.8% → 7% | 7%Aug 2026 | 4.8%Oct 2025 | 4th |
| Inventor | 3.9% → 3.2% | 4.8%Jan 2026 | 3.2%Aug 2026 | 5th |
Each finding as a sentence
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, AutoCAD’s estimated Share of Search among CAD software worldwide decreased from 43.5% to 42.6%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Creo’s estimated Share of Search among CAD software worldwide increased from 4.8% to 7%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Inventor’s estimated Share of Search among CAD software worldwide decreased from 3.9% to 3.2%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, AutoCAD’s estimated Share of Search among CAD software worldwide peaked at 43.5% in October 2025 and was lowest at 35.4% in January 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Fusion 360’s estimated Share of Search among CAD software worldwide peaked at 39.1% in January 2026 and was lowest at 31.4% in May 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, SolidWorks’ estimated Share of Search among CAD software worldwide peaked at 17.5% in July 2026 and was lowest at 14.7% in April 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Inventor’s estimated Share of Search among CAD software worldwide peaked at 4.8% in January 2026 and was lowest at 3.2% in August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Fusion 360 and SolidWorks held steady: their estimated Share of Search among CAD software worldwide each moved less than 0.5 percentage points.
How did search popularity change for CAD software worldwide in August 2026?
5 changes
In August 2026, AutoCAD gained estimated Share of Search among CAD software worldwide, from 38.8% to 42.6%.
In August 2026, Creo gained estimated Share of Search among CAD software worldwide, from 5.2% to 7%.
In August 2026, Fusion 360 lost estimated Share of Search among CAD software worldwide, from 34.9% to 31.5%.
In August 2026, SolidWorks lost estimated Share of Search among CAD software worldwide, from 17.5% to 15.7%.
Inventor’s estimated Share of Search among CAD software worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 4.7% to 3.2% in August 2026.
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