AutoCAD vs OpenSCAD:Which is searched more?
In September 2026, AutoCAD had more branded searches than OpenSCAD among CAD software worldwide. AutoCAD had about 1.5 million branded searches, while OpenSCAD had 110,000. AutoCAD made up 12.3% of all CAD software searches we track, and OpenSCAD accounted for 0.9%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Is AutoCAD or OpenSCAD more popular in search?
Compare the computer aided design software engineers use. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.
Share of searches by month for AutoCAD, OpenSCAD. The figures are in the table below the chart.
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| Month | Tinkercad | AutoCAD | Onshape | SolidWorks | FreeCAD | Fusion 360 | Creo | Inventor | OpenSCAD | Shapr3D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 66% | 10.8% | 8.8% | 4% | 3.2% | 4% | 1.2% | 0.97% | 0.53% | 0.53% |
| Nov 2025 | 62.4% | 12.5% | 8.3% | 4.6% | 3.8% | 4.6% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.62% | 0.75% |
| Dec 2025 | 60.7% | 12.1% | 8.2% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 5.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Jan 2026 | 57.9% | 11.5% | 9.5% | 5.2% | 4.3% | 6.4% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.86% |
| Feb 2026 | 63.7% | 10.4% | 8.5% | 4.7% | 3.8% | 4.7% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.94% | 0.77% |
| Mar 2026 | 61.1% | 12.2% | 10% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 4.5% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.74% |
| Apr 2026 | 64.1% | 10.4% | 8.6% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 4.7% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.78% |
| May 2026 | 65.2% | 10.6% | 8.7% | 3.9% | 3.2% | 3.9% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.96% | 0.79% |
| Jun 2026 | 63% | 12.6% | 6.9% | 4.6% | 3.8% | 4.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.93% | 0.76% |
| Jul 2026 | 56% | 13.7% | 7.5% | 6.2% | 5% | 6.2% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1% |
| Aug 2026 | 58% | 14.2% | 7.8% | 5.2% | 4.3% | 5.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.86% |
| Sep 2026 | 61.2% | 12.3% | 10% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.61% |
How has the AutoCAD and OpenSCAD comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- AutoCAD was ahead of OpenSCAD in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, AutoCAD’s share of searches among CAD software worldwide moved from 10.8% to 12.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 1.5M.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, OpenSCAD’s share of searches among CAD software worldwide moved from 0.53% to 0.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 74K to 110K.
How did search popularity change for CAD software worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, AutoCAD lost share of searches among CAD software worldwide, from 14.2% to 12.3%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for OpenSCAD worldwide rose 48.6% over 12 measured months, from 74K to 110K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using AutoCAD’s and OpenSCAD’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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