Beckhoff vs Ignition:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Beckhoff had more branded searches than Ignition among industrial automation platforms worldwide. Beckhoff had about 49,500 branded searches, while Ignition had 20,200. Beckhoff made up 1.6% of all industrial automation platform searches we track, and Ignition accounted for 0.65%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about industrial automation platforms, Beckhoff appeared in three of the five answers and Ignition in two. Beckhoff was mentioned before Ignition in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Beckhoff, about 2 searches for every 1 for Ignition
Who does AI mention more?
Beckhoff, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Ignition in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Beckhoff, named ahead of Ignition in 3 of 3 answers
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Top industrial automation platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Beckhoff was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Ignition was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Beckhoff was listed before Ignition in every answer that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Siemens1st
Rockwell Automation2nd
Schneider Electric3rd- Beckhoff4th
Ignition5th
CODESYS6th
Honeywell7th
ABB8th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Siemens5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Rockwell Automation5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Schneider Electric4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Beckhoff3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- ABB2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Honeywell2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- CODESYS2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Ignition2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about industrial automation platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which industrial automation platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best industrial automation platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best industrial automation platform for a factory?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“industrial automation platforms”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“factory automation software”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Beckhoff or Ignition more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Beckhoff and Ignition by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight industrial automation platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Beckhoff, Ignition. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Siemens | Schneider Electric | ABB | Honeywell | Rockwell Automation | Beckhoff | CODESYS | Ignition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 37.9% | 17.1% | 20.9% | 17.1% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.56% |
| Nov 2025 | 44.4% | 16.3% | 16.3% | 16.3% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.53% |
| Dec 2025 | 42.7% | 15.7% | 19.2% | 15.7% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.51% |
| Jan 2026 | 39.6% | 17.9% | 17.9% | 17.9% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.58% |
| Feb 2026 | 40.8% | 18.4% | 18.4% | 15.1% | 3.7% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 37.8% | 20.9% | 17.1% | 17.1% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.63% |
| Apr 2026 | 40.7% | 18.3% | 18.3% | 15% | 3.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.67% |
| May 2026 | 40.8% | 18.4% | 18.4% | 15.1% | 3.7% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.6% |
| Jun 2026 | 39.6% | 17.9% | 17.9% | 17.9% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.58% |
| Jul 2026 | 40.9% | 18.5% | 18.5% | 15.1% | 3.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Aug 2026 | 41% | 18.5% | 18.5% | 15.1% | 3.7% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% |
| Sep 2026 | 39.2% | 21.6% | 17.7% | 14.5% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.65% |
How has the Beckhoff and Ignition comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Beckhoff was ahead of Ignition in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Beckhoff’s share of searches among industrial automation platforms worldwide moved from 1.9% to 1.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 60.5K to 49.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ignition’s share of searches among industrial automation platforms worldwide moved from 0.56% to 0.65%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 18K to 20.2K.
How did search popularity change for industrial automation platforms worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Beckhoff’s and Ignition’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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