DroneDeploy vs Pix4D:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, DroneDeploy had more branded searches than Pix4D among drone mapping software worldwide. DroneDeploy had about 40,500 branded searches, while Pix4D had 18,100. DroneDeploy made up 50.2% of all drone mapping software searches we track, and Pix4D accounted for 22.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about drone mapping software, DroneDeploy appeared in four of the five answers and Pix4D in two. DroneDeploy and Pix4D were each mentioned first in two of the four answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
DroneDeploy, about 2 searches for every 1 for Pix4D
Who does AI mention more?
DroneDeploy, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Pix4D in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Each is named first in 2 of 4 answers.
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Top drone mapping software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, DroneDeploy was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Pix4D was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. DroneDeploy and Pix4D were each listed first in two of the four answers that named either.
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.
WebODM5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Agisoft5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- DroneDeploy4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Pix4D2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Propeller2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Skycatch0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about drone mapping software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which drone mapping software should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best drone mapping software tools?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best drone mapping software for survey maps?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“drone mapping software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“photogrammetry 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 20, 2026.
Is DroneDeploy or Pix4D more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for DroneDeploy and Pix4D by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six drone mapping software we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for DroneDeploy, Pix4D. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | DroneDeploy | Pix4D | WebODM | Agisoft | Skycatch | Propeller |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 50.9% | 27.9% | 10.2% | 10.2% | 0.74% | 0.07% |
| Nov 2025 | 49.7% | 27.2% | 9.9% | 12.1% | 0.88% | 0.09% |
| Dec 2025 | 45.9% | 30.8% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 0.82% | 0.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 50.7% | 27.8% | 12.4% | 8.3% | 0.74% | 0.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 50.7% | 27.8% | 12.4% | 8.3% | 0.74% | 0.09% |
| Mar 2026 | 53.5% | 24% | 13.1% | 8.8% | 0.64% | 0.09% |
| Apr 2026 | 50.2% | 22.5% | 18.4% | 8.2% | 0.6% | 0.09% |
| May 2026 | 45.2% | 24.8% | 20.2% | 9% | 0.66% | 0.11% |
| Jun 2026 | 55.3% | 20.2% | 16.5% | 7.4% | 0.54% | 0.12% |
| Jul 2026 | 53.8% | 19.7% | 16.1% | 7.2% | 3.2% | 0.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 50.9% | 22.7% | 18.6% | 6.8% | 0.9% | 0.13% |
| Sep 2026 | 50.2% | 22.4% | 18.3% | 8.2% | 0.73% | 0.12% |
How has the DroneDeploy and Pix4D comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- DroneDeploy was ahead of Pix4D in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, DroneDeploy’s share of searches among drone mapping software worldwide moved from 50.9% to 50.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 49.5K to 40.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Pix4D’s share of searches among drone mapping software worldwide moved from 27.9% to 22.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 27.1K to 18.1K.
How did search popularity change for drone mapping software worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, DroneDeploy lost share of searches among drone mapping software worldwide, from 50.9% to 50.2%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Pix4D worldwide fell 33.2% over 12 measured months, from 27.1K to 18.1K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using DroneDeploy’s and Pix4D’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.
DroneDeploy
1 branded search term
- dronedeploy
Pix4D
1 branded search term
- pix4d
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