Milanote vs StudioBinder:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Milanote had more branded searches than StudioBinder among storyboarding software worldwide. Milanote had about 550,000 branded searches, while StudioBinder had 49,500. Milanote made up 56.1% of all storyboarding software searches we track, and StudioBinder accounted for 5.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about storyboarding software, StudioBinder appeared in four of the five answers and Milanote in two. StudioBinder was mentioned before Milanote in four out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
Milanote, about 11 searches for every 1 for StudioBinder
Who does AI mention more?
StudioBinder, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Milanote in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
StudioBinder, named ahead of Milanote in 4 of 5 answers
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Top storyboarding software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, StudioBinder was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Milanote was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. StudioBinder was listed before Milanote in four out of five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Storyboarder1st
Boords2nd
Toon Boom Storyboard Pro3rd- StudioBinder4th
- Milanote5th
- FrameForge6th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Storyboarder5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Boords5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Toon Boom Storyboard Pro5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- StudioBinder4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Milanote2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- FrameForge2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about storyboarding software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which storyboarding software should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best storyboarding software options?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best storyboarding software for planning shots?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“storyboarding software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“storyboard app”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Milanote or StudioBinder more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Milanote and StudioBinder by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six storyboarding software we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Milanote, StudioBinder. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Milanote | Storyboarder | StudioBinder | Boords | Toon Boom Storyboard Pro | FrameForge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 41.7% | 50.9% | 5.6% | 1.4% | 0.33% | 0.11% |
| Nov 2025 | 41.8% | 51.1% | 5.6% | 1.1% | 0.27% | 0.11% |
| Dec 2025 | 46% | 46% | 6.2% | 1.2% | 0.37% | 0.13% |
| Jan 2026 | 46.5% | 46.5% | 5.1% | 1.3% | 0.37% | 0.16% |
| Feb 2026 | 45.9% | 45.9% | 6.2% | 1.5% | 0.44% | 0.15% |
| Mar 2026 | 45.9% | 45.9% | 6.2% | 1.5% | 0.36% | 0.16% |
| Apr 2026 | 41% | 50.1% | 6.7% | 1.6% | 0.33% | 0.18% |
| May 2026 | 46.6% | 46.6% | 5.1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.13% |
| Jun 2026 | 51.5% | 42.2% | 4.6% | 1.1% | 0.34% | 0.18% |
| Jul 2026 | 50.9% | 41.6% | 5.6% | 1.4% | 0.41% | 0.22% |
| Aug 2026 | 55.8% | 37.3% | 5% | 1.2% | 0.36% | 0.24% |
| Sep 2026 | 56.1% | 37.6% | 5.1% | 0.83% | 0.24% | 0.16% |
How has the Milanote and StudioBinder comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Milanote was ahead of StudioBinder in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Milanote’s share of searches among storyboarding software worldwide moved from 41.7% to 56.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 368K to 550K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, StudioBinder’s share of searches among storyboarding software worldwide moved from 5.6% to 5.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 49.5K.
How did search popularity change for storyboarding software worldwide in September 2026?
1 change
Estimated monthly branded searches for Milanote worldwide rose 49.5% over 12 measured months, from 368K to 550K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Milanote’s and StudioBinder’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.
Milanote
1 branded search term
- milanote
StudioBinder
1 branded search term
- studiobinder
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