Axure vs Penpot:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Penpot had more branded searches than Axure among wireframing tools worldwide. Penpot had about 110,000 branded searches, while Axure had 12,100. Penpot made up 2.1% of all wireframing tool searches we track, and Axure accounted for 0.23%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about wireframing tools, Axure appeared in all five answers and Penpot in three. Axure was mentioned before Penpot in three out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
Penpot, about 9 searches for every 1 for Axure
Who does AI mention more?
Axure, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Axure, named ahead of Penpot in 3 of 5 answers
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Top wireframing tools in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Axure appeared in all five answers. Penpot was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Axure was listed before Penpot in three out of five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Figma5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Balsamiq5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Axure5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Whimsical5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Penpot3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Justinmind0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about wireframing tools
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which wireframing tool should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best wireframing tools?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best wireframing tool for interface planning?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“wireframing tools”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“wireframing software”
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 19, 2026.
Is Axure or Penpot more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Axure and Penpot by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six wireframing tools we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Penpot, Axure. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Figma | Penpot | Balsamiq | Axure | Justinmind | Whimsical |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 97.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.35% | 0.1% | 0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 97.5% | 1.2% | 0.96% | 0.29% | 0.11% | 0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 97.5% | 1.2% | 0.97% | 0.29% | 0.07% | 0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 97.4% | 1.2% | 0.96% | 0.35% | 0.07% | 0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 97.5% | 1.2% | 0.97% | 0.29% | 0.07% | 0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 97.5% | 1.2% | 0.96% | 0.29% | 0.06% | 0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 97.6% | 1.2% | 0.96% | 0.24% | 0.05% | <0.01% |
| May 2026 | 97.7% | 1.2% | 0.79% | 0.24% | 0.05% | <0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 97.4% | 1.4% | 0.79% | 0.29% | 0.04% | 0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 97.3% | 1.8% | 0.64% | 0.24% | 0.05% | 0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 96.7% | 2.1% | 0.78% | 0.29% | 0.04% | 0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 96.8% | 2.1% | 0.78% | 0.23% | 0.05% | <0.01% |
How has the Axure and Penpot comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Penpot was ahead of Axure in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Axure’s share of searches among wireframing tools worldwide moved from 0.35% to 0.23%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 22.2K to 12.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Penpot’s share of searches among wireframing tools worldwide moved from 1.2% to 2.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 74K to 110K.
How did search popularity change for wireframing tools worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Axure’s and Penpot’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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