AutoDS vs Printful:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Printful had more branded searches than AutoDS among dropshipping platforms worldwide. Printful had about 246,000 branded searches, while AutoDS had 135,000. Printful made up 35.8% of all dropshipping platform searches we track, and AutoDS accounted for 19.7%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about dropshipping platforms, AutoDS appeared in four of the five answers and Printful in three. AutoDS was mentioned before Printful in four out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
Printful, about 82% more searches than AutoDS
Who does AI mention more?
AutoDS, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Printful in 3
Who does AI recommend more?
AutoDS, named ahead of Printful in 4 of 5 answers
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Top dropshipping platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, AutoDS was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Printful was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. AutoDS was listed before Printful in four out of five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
DSers1st- AutoDS2nd
Zendrop3rd
CJdropshipping4th- Printful5th
Spocket6th
AliDropship7th
Dropified–
Oberlo–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- DSers5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- AutoDS4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Printful3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Zendrop3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- CJdropshipping2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Spocket2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- AliDropship1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Dropified0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Oberlo0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about dropshipping platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which dropshipping platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best dropshipping platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best dropshipping platform for selling without stock?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“dropshipping platforms”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“dropshipping software”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Is AutoDS or Printful more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for AutoDS and Printful by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine dropshipping platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Printful, AutoDS. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Printful | AutoDS | Zendrop | CJdropshipping | DSers | Spocket | Dropified | Oberlo | AliDropship |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 39.5% | 21.6% | 9.7% | 11.8% | 6.5% | 7.1% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.87% |
| Nov 2025 | 40.5% | 22.1% | 10% | 10% | 6.7% | 7.1% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.89% |
| Dec 2025 | 40.3% | 22% | 12% | 9.9% | 6.6% | 5.9% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.89% |
| Jan 2026 | 37.6% | 25.1% | 11.2% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 6.9% | 1.9% | 1% | 0.83% |
| Feb 2026 | 39.8% | 21.8% | 9.8% | 12% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.87% |
| Mar 2026 | 43% | 19.3% | 8.6% | 12.8% | 7.1% | 5.4% | 2.1% | 0.95% | 0.77% |
| Apr 2026 | 42.9% | 19.2% | 10.6% | 12.8% | 5.8% | 5.4% | 1.7% | 0.94% | 0.63% |
| May 2026 | 39.5% | 21.7% | 11.9% | 11.9% | 6.5% | 4.9% | 1.9% | 0.87% | 0.87% |
| Jun 2026 | 39.7% | 21.8% | 11.9% | 11.9% | 6.5% | 4.9% | 1.6% | 0.87% | 0.71% |
| Jul 2026 | 38.5% | 21.1% | 11.6% | 14.1% | 6.3% | 5.3% | 1.9% | 0.69% | 0.69% |
| Aug 2026 | 39% | 21.4% | 11.7% | 14.2% | 6.4% | 4.1% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 0.57% |
| Sep 2026 | 35.8% | 19.7% | 16% | 13.2% | 7.2% | 4.6% | 2.2% | 0.79% | 0.52% |
How has the AutoDS and Printful comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Printful was ahead of AutoDS in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, AutoDS’s share of searches among dropshipping platforms worldwide moved from 21.6% to 19.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 201K to 135K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Printful’s share of searches among dropshipping platforms worldwide moved from 39.5% to 35.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 368K to 246K.
How did search popularity change for dropshipping platforms worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Printful lost share of searches among dropshipping platforms worldwide, from 39% to 35.8%.
In September 2026, AutoDS lost share of searches among dropshipping platforms worldwide, from 21.4% to 19.7%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using AutoDS’s and Printful’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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