Adobe Express vs Renderforest:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Adobe Express had more branded searches than Renderforest among video template platforms worldwide. Adobe Express had about 1.9 million branded searches, while Renderforest had 135,000. Adobe Express made up 7.6% of all video template platform searches we track, and Renderforest accounted for 0.55%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about video template platforms, Adobe Express appeared in three of the five answers and Renderforest in two. Adobe Express was mentioned before Renderforest in three out of four answers.
Who do people search for more?
Adobe Express, about 14 searches for every 1 for Renderforest
Who does AI mention more?
Adobe Express, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Renderforest in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Adobe Express, named ahead of Renderforest in 3 of 4 answers
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Top video template platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Adobe Express was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Renderforest was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Adobe Express was listed before Renderforest in three out of four answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
CapCut1st
Adobe Express2nd
Envato Elements3rd
VEED4th
Motion Array5th
InVideo6th- Renderforest7th
Placeit–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
CapCut3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Adobe Express3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Envato Elements3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
InVideo2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
VEED2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Renderforest2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Motion Array1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Placeit1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about video template platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which video template platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best video template platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best video template platform for a marketing team?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“template video editor”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“editable video templates”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Adobe Express or Renderforest more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Adobe Express and Renderforest by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight video template platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Adobe Express, Renderforest. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | CapCut | Adobe Express | InVideo | VEED | Envato Elements | Motion Array | Renderforest | Placeit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 76.3% | 8.9% | 6.5% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.49% |
| Nov 2025 | 77% | 8.8% | 6.2% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 0.91% | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 82.6% | 6.4% | 4.5% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.36% |
| Jan 2026 | 81.3% | 7.6% | 5.4% | 2% | 1.8% | 0.79% | 0.79% | 0.43% |
| Feb 2026 | 79.3% | 9% | 5.3% | 2.2% | 2.1% | 0.77% | 0.94% | 0.42% |
| Mar 2026 | 81.4% | 7.6% | 5.1% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0.79% | 0.79% | 0.35% |
| Apr 2026 | 78.2% | 9.1% | 6% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 0.76% | 0.93% | 0.42% |
| May 2026 | 83.2% | 7.6% | 4.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.66% | 0.66% | 0.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 82.6% | 7.5% | 4.2% | 2% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.29% |
| Jul 2026 | 83.5% | 6.2% | 4.8% | 2% | 1.8% | 0.66% | 0.66% | 0.3% |
| Aug 2026 | 82.9% | 7.5% | 4.8% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.65% | 0.53% | 0.24% |
| Sep 2026 | 84.1% | 7.6% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.55% | 0.55% | 0.16% |
How has the Adobe Express and Renderforest comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Adobe Express was ahead of Renderforest in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Adobe Express’ share of searches among video template platforms worldwide moved from 8.9% to 7.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2M to 1.9M.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Renderforest’s share of searches among video template platforms worldwide moved from 1.4% to 0.55%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 301K to 135K.
How did search popularity change for video template platforms worldwide in September 2026?
1 change
Estimated monthly branded searches for Renderforest worldwide fell 55.1% over 12 measured months, from 301K to 135K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
24 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Adobe Express’ and Renderforest’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.
Adobe Express
23 branded search terms
- adobe adobe express
- adobe express android
- adobe express animation
- adobe express cloud
- adobe express create
- adobe express desktop
- adobe express mobile
- adobe express nonprofits
- adobe express page
- adobe express pc
- adobe express photoshop
- adobe express site
- adobe express use
- adobe express windows
- adobe spark
- adobe spark app
- adobe spark express
- adobe spark page
- adobe spark post
- adobe spark software
- adobe spark video
- adobe spark videos
- adobeexpress
Renderforest
1 branded search term
- renderforest
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