Arca-Swiss vs Gitzo:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Arca-Swiss had more branded searches than Gitzo among tripod head brands worldwide. Arca-Swiss had about 8,100 branded searches, while Gitzo had 5,400. Arca-Swiss made up 9.1% of all tripod head brand searches we track, and Gitzo accounted for 6.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about tripod head brands, Arca-Swiss appeared in all four answers and Gitzo in three. Arca-Swiss was mentioned before Gitzo in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Arca-Swiss, about 50% more searches than Gitzo
Who does AI mention more?
Arca-Swiss, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Arca-Swiss, named ahead of Gitzo in every answer
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Top tripod head brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Arca-Swiss appeared in all four answers. Gitzo was mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Arca-Swiss was listed before Gitzo in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Really Right Stuff1st- Arca-Swiss2nd
- Leofoto3rd
Gitzo4th- Manfrotto5th
Sirui6th
Benro7th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Arca-Swiss4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Really Right Stuff4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Manfrotto3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Gitzo3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Leofoto2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Sirui2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Benro2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about tripod head brands
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which tripod head brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best tripod head brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best tripod head brand for camera mounts?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“ball head tripod”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“pan tilt head”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Arca-Swiss or Gitzo more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Arca-Swiss and Gitzo by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven tripod head brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Arca-Swiss, Gitzo. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Manfrotto | Leofoto | Arca-Swiss | Gitzo | Sirui | Benro | Really Right Stuff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 59.8% | 10.7% | 7.2% | 4.8% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 5.8% |
| Nov 2025 | 59.2% | 10.6% | 7.1% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 5.8% |
| Dec 2025 | 54.3% | 11.9% | 7.9% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 56.4% | 11.3% | 7.6% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 6.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 57.5% | 10.3% | 8.4% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 6.9% | 5.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 61.1% | 10.9% | 7.3% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 6% | 4.9% |
| Apr 2026 | 57.8% | 12.7% | 6.9% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| May 2026 | 57% | 12.5% | 8.3% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| Jun 2026 | 55.6% | 13.7% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 5% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 52.9% | 14.2% | 7.7% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| Aug 2026 | 54.1% | 13.3% | 8.9% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Sep 2026 | 55.3% | 13.6% | 9.1% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 4.9% | 4.9% |
How has the Arca-Swiss and Gitzo comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Arca-Swiss was ahead of Gitzo in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Arca-Swiss’ share of searches among tripod head brands worldwide moved from 7.2% to 9.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 8.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Gitzo’s share of searches among tripod head brands worldwide moved from 4.8% to 6.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 5.4K.
How did search popularity change for tripod head brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
Arca-Swiss’ share of searches among tripod head brands worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 7.4% to 9.1% in September 2026.
In September 2026, Gitzo rose from 5th to 4th among tripod head brands worldwide.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Arca-Swiss’ and Gitzo’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.
Arca-Swiss
1 branded search term
- arca swiss
Gitzo
1 branded search term
- gitzo
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