Autodesk Maya vs SketchUp:Which is more popular by branded search?
In August 2026, SketchUp had more branded searches than Autodesk Maya among 3D modelling software worldwide. SketchUp was estimated to have 1.2M branded searches compared to Autodesk Maya’s 49.5K, and held a 77.8% Share of Search versus Autodesk Maya’s 3.2%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which is more popular in search, Autodesk Maya or SketchUp?
Compare the software used to model in three dimensions. 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 SketchUp, Autodesk Maya. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | SketchUp | Blender | 3ds Max | Cinema 4D | Autodesk Maya |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 80.8% | 7.3% | 6% | 3.3% | 2.7% |
| Nov 2025 | 81.7% | 7.4% | 4.9% | 3.3% | 2.7% |
| Dec 2025 | 79% | 8.7% | 5.8% | 3.9% | 2.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 80.4% | 8.8% | 4.8% | 3.3% | 2.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 83.4% | 7.5% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 81.7% | 7.4% | 4.9% | 3.3% | 2.7% |
| Apr 2026 | 82.4% | 7.4% | 4.1% | 3.3% | 2.7% |
| May 2026 | 83.4% | 7.5% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 81.7% | 7.4% | 4.9% | 3.3% | 2.7% |
| Jul 2026 | 77.8% | 10.5% | 4.7% | 3.9% | 3.2% |
| Aug 2026 | 77.8% | 10.5% | 4.7% | 3.9% | 3.2% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
How has the Autodesk Maya and SketchUp comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- SketchUp was ahead of Autodesk Maya in every measured month of the 11 months ending August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Autodesk Maya’s estimated Share of Search among 3D modelling software worldwide moved from 2.7% to 3.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 60.5K to 49.5K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, SketchUp’s estimated Share of Search among 3D modelling software worldwide moved from 80.8% to 77.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.8M to 1.2M.
How did search popularity change for 3D modelling software worldwide in August 2026?
2 changes
Estimated monthly branded searches for SketchUp worldwide fell 33.3% over 11 measured months, from 1.8M to 1.2M in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Autodesk Maya worldwide fell 18.2% over 11 measured months, from 60.5K to 49.5K in August 2026.
How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Autodesk Maya’s and SketchUp’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
SketchUp
1 branded search term
- sketchup
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