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Avid vs Riverside:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Riverside had more branded searches than Avid among broadcast software worldwide. Riverside had about 2,400 branded searches, while Avid had 20. Riverside made up 0.04% of all broadcast software searches we track, and Avid accounted for <0.01%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about broadcast software, Riverside appeared in two of the five answers and Avid in none.

Among broadcast software worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Riverside, about 120 searches for every 1 for Avid

Riverside 2.4K searchesAvid 20 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Riverside, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Avid in 0

Riverside in 2 of 5Avid in 0 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Riverside, the only one of the two named

Riverside first in 2Avid never named

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Top broadcast software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Riverside was mentioned in two out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in both Google AI Overviews. Avid did not appear in any of the five answers.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. OBS Studio1st
  2. vMix2nd
  3. Wirecast3rd
  4. StreamYard4th
  5. Streamlabs5th
  6. Meld Studio6th
  7. Ecamm Live7th
  8. Riverside8th
  9. Restream9th
  10. +4 more
  11. Avid–

Mentioned by AI

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

  • OBS Studio5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • StreamYard5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • vMix4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Wirecast4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Streamlabs3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Ecamm Live3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Restream2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Meld Studio2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Riverside2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Avid0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

+4 more

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5 answers

Not named in any answer:

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

Is Avid or Riverside more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Avid and Riverside by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 14 broadcast software we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

Avid and Riverside among broadcast software worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Riverside, Avid. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthOBS StudioStreamlabsStreamYardRestreamvMixGrass ValleyChyronMeld StudioVizrtWirecastRoss VideoEcamm LiveRiversideAvid
Oct 202578%9.2%6.1%3.4%1.5%0.68%0.3%0.25%0.17%0.17%0.11%0.11%0.04%<0.01%
Nov 202581%7%5.8%3.1%1.4%0.63%0.28%0.23%0.13%0.15%0.1%0.1%0.03%<0.01%
Dec 202581.3%7.1%5.8%3.2%1.2%0.64%0.28%0.23%0.1%0.13%0.08%0.08%0.04%<0.01%
Jan 202683.4%7%4.7%2.6%0.95%0.42%0.28%0.19%0.1%0.1%0.13%0.08%0.04%<0.01%
Feb 202679.3%7.6%6.2%3.4%1.3%0.69%0.69%0.25%0.14%0.14%0.11%0.11%0.04%<0.01%
Mar 202678.9%7.6%6.2%4.1%1.2%0.68%0.37%0.25%0.14%0.14%0.14%0.11%0.04%<0.01%
Apr 202679.6%6.9%6.9%3.8%1.1%0.62%0.28%0.28%0.12%0.1%0.12%0.08%0.03%<0.01%
May 202679.5%7.6%6.3%3.4%1.3%0.84%0.25%0.31%0.14%0.11%0.14%0.09%0.03%<0.01%
Jun 202682.9%6.4%5.3%2.9%1.1%0.71%0.21%0.17%0.12%0.08%0.09%0.06%0.03%<0.01%
Jul 202677.7%8.2%6.7%4.5%1.1%0.9%0.27%0.22%0.12%0.1%0.1%0.07%0.04%<0.01%
Aug 202677.6%8.2%6.7%4.5%1.1%0.9%0.33%0.33%0.12%0.1%0.1%0.07%0.04%<0.01%
Sep 202679.2%7.5%6.2%4.1%1.2%0.68%0.37%0.3%0.11%0.11%0.09%0.06%0.04%<0.01%

How has the Avid and Riverside comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Riverside was ahead of Avid in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Avid’s share of searches among broadcast software worldwide held steady at <0.01%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 10 to 20.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Riverside’s share of searches among broadcast software worldwide held steady at 0.04%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 2.4K.

How did search popularity change for broadcast software worldwide in September 2026?

1 change

  1. Estimated monthly branded searches for Avid worldwide rose 100% over 12 measured months, from 10 to 20 in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Avid’s and Riverside’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.

Avid

1 branded search term

  • avid broadcast

Riverside

1 branded search term

  • riverside podcast recording

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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