Articulate vs Moodle:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Moodle had more branded searches than Articulate among learning management systems worldwide. Moodle had about 7.5 million branded searches, while Articulate had 590. Moodle made up 51.1% of all learning management system searches we track, and Articulate accounted for <0.01%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about learning management systems, Moodle appeared in all five answers and Articulate in none.
Who do people search for more?
Moodle, about 12678 searches for every 1 for Articulate
Who does AI mention more?
Moodle, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Moodle, the only one of the two named
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Top learning management systems in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Moodle appeared in all five answers. Articulate did not appear in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Moodle1st
TalentLMS2nd
Thinkific3rd
Canvas LMS4th
Kajabi5th
Docebo6th
360Learning7th
Schoology–
D2L–- +1 more
Articulate–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Moodle5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Thinkific4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- TalentLMS4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Canvas LMS3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Kajabi2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- 360Learning2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Docebo1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Schoology0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- D2L0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Articulate0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about learning management systems
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which learning management system should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best learning management systems?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best learning management system for online courses?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“learning management systems”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“online learning platform”
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 19, 2026.
Is Articulate or Moodle more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Articulate and Moodle by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 11 learning management systems we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Moodle, Articulate. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Moodle | Schoology | D2L | Canvas LMS | Kajabi | Thinkific | TalentLMS | 360Learning | Docebo | Blackboard | Articulate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 52.7% | 35.2% | 8.6% | 1.2% | 0.95% | 0.53% | 0.34% | 0.23% | 0.23% | 0.07% | <0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 55.2% | 30.2% | 11% | 0.82% | 1.2% | 0.68% | 0.35% | 0.24% | 0.24% | 0.11% | <0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 55.4% | 30.4% | 9.1% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.68% | 0.41% | 0.25% | 0.3% | 0.13% | <0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 49.6% | 33.2% | 12.1% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.75% | 0.39% | 0.27% | 0.33% | 0.1% | <0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 50% | 33.5% | 12.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.75% | 0.39% | 0.27% | 0.33% | 0.08% | <0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 56.1% | 30.7% | 9.2% | 1% | 1.2% | 0.69% | 0.44% | 0.25% | 0.3% | 0.06% | <0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 59.5% | 26.7% | 9.7% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.44% | 0.26% | 0.32% | 0.05% | <0.01% |
| May 2026 | 55.8% | 30.6% | 9.2% | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.69% | 0.44% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.06% | <0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 63.1% | 23.1% | 8.5% | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.95% | 0.6% | 0.34% | 0.51% | 0.06% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 59.5% | 21.9% | 9.8% | 2% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1% | 0.48% | 0.72% | 0.1% | 0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 35% | 52.3% | 8.6% | 0.95% | 1.4% | 0.65% | 0.41% | 0.19% | 0.35% | 0.1% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 51.1% | 34.1% | 12.5% | 0.62% | 0.62% | 0.42% | 0.25% | 0.18% | 0.18% | 0.05% | <0.01% |
How has the Articulate and Moodle comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Moodle was ahead of Articulate in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Articulate’s share of searches among learning management systems worldwide held steady at <0.01%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 720 to 590.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Moodle’s share of searches among learning management systems worldwide moved from 52.7% to 51.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 7.5M.
How did search popularity change for learning management systems worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Moodle overtook Schoology to become the leader among learning management systems worldwide, with 51.1% of the searches.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Articulate worldwide fell 18.1% over 12 measured months, from 720 to 590 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Articulate’s and Moodle’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.
Articulate
1 branded search term
- articulate lms
Moodle
1 branded search term
- moodle
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