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Autodesk Maya vs Plasticity:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Autodesk Maya had more branded searches than Plasticity among 3D modelling software worldwide. Autodesk Maya had about 49,500 branded searches, while Plasticity had 6,600. Autodesk Maya made up 0.44% of all 3D modelling software searches we track, and Plasticity accounted for 0.06%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about 3D modelling software, Autodesk Maya appeared in four of the five answers and Plasticity in two. Autodesk Maya was mentioned before Plasticity in three out of five answers.

Among 3D modelling software worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Autodesk Maya, about 8 searches for every 1 for Plasticity

Autodesk Maya 49.5K searchesPlasticity 6.6K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Autodesk Maya, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Plasticity in 2

Autodesk Maya in 4 of 5Plasticity in 2 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Autodesk Maya, named ahead of Plasticity in 3 of 5 answers

Autodesk Maya first in 3Plasticity first in 2

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Top 3D modelling software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Autodesk Maya was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Plasticity was mentioned in two out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in both Google AI Overviews. Autodesk Maya was listed before Plasticity in three out of five answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Fusion 3601st
  2. Blender2nd
  3. Autodesk Maya3rd
  4. ZBrush4th
  5. SketchUp5th
  6. Shapr3D6th
  7. Onshape7th
  8. Plasticity8th
  9. 3ds Max9th
  10. Tinkercad10th
  11. +1 more

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Fusion 3605 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Blender5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • SketchUp4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Autodesk Maya4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • 3ds Max3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • ZBrush3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Tinkercad2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Onshape2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Cinema 4D2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Plasticity2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers

+1 more

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5 answers

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.

Is Autodesk Maya or Plasticity more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Autodesk Maya and Plasticity by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 11 3D modelling software we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

Autodesk Maya and Plasticity among 3D modelling software worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Autodesk Maya, Plasticity. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthTinkercadSketchUpOnshapeFusion 360Blender3ds MaxZBrushCinema 4DShapr3DAutodesk MayaPlasticity
Oct 202568.4%13.7%9.1%4.1%1.2%0.82%1%0.55%0.55%0.45%0.05%
Nov 202565.2%15.9%8.7%4.8%1.4%0.96%0.96%0.64%0.79%0.53%0.06%
Dec 202563.9%15.7%8.6%5.7%1.7%0.94%1.1%0.77%0.94%0.52%0.07%
Jan 202659.6%17.8%9.7%6.5%2%1.1%1.1%0.72%0.88%0.59%0.06%
Feb 202665.4%16%8.7%4.8%1.4%0.79%0.96%0.53%0.79%0.43%0.06%
Mar 202664%15.6%10.4%4.7%1.4%0.94%0.94%0.63%0.77%0.52%0.06%
Apr 202665.4%16%8.7%4.8%1.4%0.79%0.79%0.65%0.79%0.53%0.05%
May 202666.1%16.2%8.8%4%1.5%0.8%0.8%0.53%0.8%0.44%0.06%
Jun 202666.3%16.2%7.3%4.9%1.5%0.8%0.98%0.66%0.8%0.54%0.07%
Jul 202659.9%17.9%8.1%6.6%2.4%1.1%1.3%0.89%1.1%0.72%0.08%
Aug 202663.6%15.5%8.6%5.7%2.1%0.94%1.2%0.77%0.94%0.63%0.07%
Sep 202666.8%13.4%10.9%4%1.5%0.81%0.81%0.66%0.66%0.44%0.06%

How has the Autodesk Maya and Plasticity comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings

How did search popularity change for 3D modelling software worldwide in September 2026?

1 change

  1. Estimated monthly branded searches for Autodesk Maya worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 60.5K to 49.5K in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Autodesk Maya’s and Plasticity’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.

Autodesk Maya

1 branded search term

  • autodesk maya

Plasticity

1 branded search term

  • plasticity 3d

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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