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3D Slicer vs Philips:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Philips had more branded searches than 3D Slicer among medical imaging software worldwide. Philips had about 135,000 branded searches, while 3D Slicer had 27,100. Philips made up 11.4% of all medical imaging software searches we track, and 3D Slicer accounted for 2.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about medical imaging software, 3D Slicer appeared in four of the five answers and Philips in one. 3D Slicer was mentioned before Philips in every answer that named either.

Among medical imaging software worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Philips, about 5 searches for every 1 for 3D Slicer

Philips 135K searches3D Slicer 27.1K searches

Who does AI mention more?

3D Slicer, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Philips in 1

3D Slicer in 4 of 5Philips in 1 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

3D Slicer, named ahead of Philips in 4 of 4 answers

3D Slicer first in 4Philips never first

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Top medical imaging software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, 3D Slicer was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Philips was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. 3D Slicer was listed before Philips in every answer that named either.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Weasis1st
  2. 3D Slicer2nd
  3. RadiAnt DICOM Viewer3rd
  4. Horos4th
  5. OsiriX MD5th
  6. OHIF Viewer6th
  7. Sectra7th
  8. Philips8th
  9. GE HealthCare9th
  10. Fujifilm–
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Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • 3D Slicer4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • RadiAnt DICOM Viewer4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Weasis3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • OsiriX MD3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • OHIF Viewer3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Horos3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • GE HealthCare1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Philips1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Sectra1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Fujifilm0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

+1 more

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5 answers

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 21, 2026.

Is 3D Slicer or Philips more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for 3D Slicer and Philips by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 11 medical imaging software we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

3D Slicer and Philips among medical imaging software worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Philips, 3D Slicer. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthFujifilmGE HealthCarePhilips3D SlicerRadiAnt DICOM ViewerSectraWeasisOsiriX MDAgfa HealthCareOHIF ViewerHoros
Oct 202563.6%10.4%19%2.1%1.7%1.1%0.63%0.7%0.34%0.19%0.15%
Nov 202562.3%8.3%22.8%2.1%1.6%1.1%0.61%0.57%0.27%0.22%0.14%
Dec 202567%7.4%20.2%1.8%1.5%0.81%0.44%0.49%0.19%0.16%0.11%
Jan 202667.7%9.1%16.7%1.8%2.1%0.82%0.55%0.61%0.24%0.2%0.13%
Feb 202662.6%10.2%18.7%2.5%2.4%1.4%0.75%0.7%0.33%0.27%0.18%
Mar 202667.1%11%13.5%2.7%2.5%1.2%0.66%0.61%0.29%0.29%0.15%
Apr 202667.2%11%13.5%2.7%2.5%1.2%0.66%0.61%0.29%0.24%0.16%
May 202670.8%9.5%11.6%2.8%2.2%1%0.7%0.64%0.31%0.25%0.16%
Jun 202667.1%11%13.5%2.7%2.1%1.5%0.81%0.61%0.36%0.29%0.16%
Jul 202672.9%9.7%9.7%2.4%2.2%1.1%0.72%0.53%0.32%0.26%0.14%
Aug 202670.8%9.5%11.6%2.3%2.6%1%0.85%0.52%0.31%0.25%0.14%
Sep 202669.5%11.4%11.4%2.3%2.1%1.2%0.84%0.52%0.3%0.24%0.16%

How has the 3D Slicer and Philips comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Philips was ahead of 3D Slicer in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, 3D Slicer’s share of searches among medical imaging software worldwide moved from 2.1% to 2.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 27.1K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Philips’ share of searches among medical imaging software worldwide moved from 19% to 11.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 246K to 135K.

How did search popularity change for medical imaging software worldwide in September 2026?

3 changes

  1. In September 2026, GE HealthCare overtook Philips to rank 2nd among medical imaging software worldwide, with 11.4% of the searches.

  2. In September 2026, 3D Slicer rose from 5th to 4th among medical imaging software worldwide.

  3. Estimated monthly branded searches for Philips worldwide fell 45.1% over 12 measured months, from 246K to 135K in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using 3D Slicer’s and Philips’ 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.

3D Slicer

1 branded search term

  • 3d slicer

Philips

1 branded search term

  • philips airfryer

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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