RadioDJ vs RCS:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, RadioDJ and RCS were level in searches among radio automation software worldwide, with an estimated 301K branded searches each, at 46.1% of the total each. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about radio automation software, RadioDJ appeared in all five answers and RCS in two. RadioDJ was mentioned before RCS in four out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
RadioDJ and RCS are searched for about as often as each other.
Who does AI mention more?
RadioDJ, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
RadioDJ, named ahead of RCS in 4 of 5 answers
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Top radio automation software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, RadioDJ appeared in all five answers. RCS was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. RadioDJ was listed before RCS in four out of five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- RadioDJ1st
- StationPlaylist2nd
- RadioBOSS3rd
- AzuraCast4th
RCS5th
NextKast6th
WideOrbit7th
PlayoutONE8th
ENCO9th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- RadioDJ5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- AzuraCast4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- StationPlaylist4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- RCS2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- RadioBOSS2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- WideOrbit2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- NextKast2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- ENCO1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- PlayoutONE1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about radio automation software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which radio automation software should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best radio automation software options?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best radio automation software for a radio station?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“radio automation software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“radio station software”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is RadioDJ or RCS more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for RadioDJ and RCS by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine radio automation software we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for RadioDJ, RCS. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | RadioDJ | RCS | ENCO | RadioBOSS | AzuraCast | WideOrbit | PlayoutONE | StationPlaylist | NextKast |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 46% | 46% | 5.1% | 1.5% | 0.82% | 0.37% | 0.11% | 0.11% | 0.06% |
| Nov 2025 | 46.1% | 46.1% | 5.1% | 1.2% | 0.83% | 0.29% | 0.15% | 0.11% | 0.05% |
| Dec 2025 | 46.6% | 46.6% | 4.2% | 1.3% | 0.84% | 0.29% | 0.14% | 0.09% | 0.04% |
| Jan 2026 | 46% | 46% | 5.1% | 1.2% | 1% | 0.29% | 0.15% | 0.11% | 0.04% |
| Feb 2026 | 50.8% | 41.5% | 4.6% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.32% | 0.15% | 0.12% | 0.04% |
| Mar 2026 | 45.8% | 45.8% | 5% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.37% | 0.13% | 0.13% | 0.04% |
| Apr 2026 | 46.5% | 46.5% | 4.2% | 1.3% | 1% | 0.29% | 0.14% | 0.09% | 0.04% |
| May 2026 | 46.1% | 46.1% | 5.1% | 1.2% | 1% | 0.25% | 0.11% | 0.09% | 0.04% |
| Jun 2026 | 41.6% | 50.9% | 4.6% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.27% | 0.12% | 0.1% | 0.03% |
| Jul 2026 | 41.5% | 50.8% | 4.6% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.32% | 0.12% | 0.1% | 0.03% |
| Aug 2026 | 31.9% | 58.2% | 6.4% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.37% | 0.14% | 0.14% | 0.05% |
| Sep 2026 | 46.1% | 46.1% | 5.1% | 1.2% | 1% | 0.29% | 0.11% | 0.11% | 0.04% |
How has the RadioDJ and RCS comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands once in the 12 months ending September 2026: RCS took it in June 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, RadioDJ’s share of searches among radio automation software worldwide moved from 46% to 46.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 301K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, RCS’s share of searches among radio automation software worldwide moved from 46% to 46.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 301K.
How did search popularity change for radio automation software worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, RadioDJ overtook RCS to become the leader among radio automation software worldwide, with 46.1% of the searches.
In September 2026, RCS lost share of searches among radio automation software worldwide, from 58.2% to 46.1%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using RadioDJ’s and RCS’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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