AutoCAD vs SolidWorks:Which is searched more?
In August 2026, AutoCAD had more branded searches than SolidWorks among CAD software worldwide. AutoCAD was estimated to have 1.2M branded searches compared to SolidWorks’ 450K, and held a 42.6% Share of Search versus SolidWorks’ 15.7%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which is more popular in search, AutoCAD or SolidWorks?
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 Search by month for AutoCAD, SolidWorks. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | AutoCAD | SolidWorks |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 43.5% | 15.9% |
| Nov 2025 | 43.5% | 15.9% |
| Dec 2025 | 40.1% | 14.8% |
| Jan 2026 | 35.4% | 16% |
| Feb 2026 | 38.5% | 17.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 43.5% | 15.9% |
| Apr 2026 | 39.7% | 14.7% |
| May 2026 | 42.5% | 15.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 42.9% | 15.8% |
| Jul 2026 | 38.8% | 17.5% |
| Aug 2026 | 42.6% | 15.7% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — |
How has the AutoCAD and SolidWorks comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- AutoCAD was ahead of SolidWorks in every measured month of the 11 months ending August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, AutoCAD’s estimated Share of Search among CAD software worldwide moved from 43.5% to 42.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.5M to 1.2M.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, SolidWorks’ estimated Share of Search among CAD software worldwide moved from 15.9% to 15.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 550K to 450K.
How did search popularity change for CAD software worldwide in August 2026?
2 changes
In August 2026, AutoCAD gained estimated Share of Search among CAD software worldwide, from 38.8% to 42.6%.
In August 2026, SolidWorks lost estimated Share of Search among CAD software worldwide, from 17.5% to 15.7%.
How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using AutoCAD’s and SolidWorks’ 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.
AutoCAD
1 branded search term
- autocad
SolidWorks
1 branded search term
- solidworks
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