Bosch vs SawStop:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Bosch and SawStop were level in searches among table saws worldwide, with an estimated 10.3K versus 9.9K branded searches, at 10% and 9.6% of the total. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about table saws, SawStop appeared in all five answers and Bosch in two. SawStop was mentioned before Bosch in four out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
Bosch and SawStop are searched for about as often as each other.
Who does AI mention more?
SawStop, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
SawStop, named ahead of Bosch in 4 of 5 answers
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Top table saws in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, SawStop appeared in all five answers. Bosch was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. SawStop was listed before Bosch in four 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.
DeWalt5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- SawStop5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Bosch2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Grizzly2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Jet1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Makita0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Evolution0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Festool0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Einhell0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about table saws
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which table saw should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best table saw brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best table saw for a workshop?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“table saws”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“portable table saw”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Share of searches by month for Bosch, SawStop. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | DeWalt | Bosch | Makita | SawStop | Evolution | Festool | Grizzly | Einhell | Jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 45.5% | 8.8% | 8.6% | 10.5% | 10.8% | 8.8% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 45.3% | 8.8% | 8.5% | 10.4% | 10.6% | 8.6% | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 50.4% | 8.1% | 7.9% | 9.6% | 9.8% | 6.5% | 4.4% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Jan 2026 | 47.6% | 7.6% | 9% | 10.9% | 9.2% | 7.5% | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 50.6% | 8.1% | 7.9% | 9.6% | 9.8% | 6.5% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 45% | 8.7% | 10.3% | 10.2% | 10.5% | 6.9% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Apr 2026 | 50.6% | 8.1% | 9.7% | 9.6% | 8.1% | 6.5% | 3.6% | 2% | 1.9% |
| May 2026 | 51.7% | 8.2% | 9.8% | 8% | 8.2% | 6.6% | 3.6% | 2% | 1.9% |
| Jun 2026 | 58.1% | 7.5% | 8.9% | 7.2% | 7.4% | 4.9% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Jul 2026 | 52.3% | 8.8% | 10.6% | 8.6% | 7.2% | 5.8% | 3.2% | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| Aug 2026 | 53.3% | 8.2% | 9.7% | 7.9% | 8.1% | 5.4% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Sep 2026 | 50.8% | 10% | 9.7% | 9.6% | 6.6% | 6.5% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
How has the Bosch and SawStop comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands once in the 12 months ending September 2026: Bosch took it in May 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bosch’s share of searches among table saws worldwide moved from 8.8% to 10%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 10.2K to 10.3K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, SawStop’s share of searches among table saws worldwide moved from 10.5% to 9.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 12.1K to 9.9K.
How did search popularity change for table saws worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, SawStop overtook Evolution to rank 4th among table saws worldwide, with 9.6% of the searches.
In September 2026, Bosch overtook Makita to rank 2nd among table saws worldwide, with 10% of the searches.
How are branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Bosch’s and SawStop’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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