Blender vs Synfig Studio:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Blender had more branded searches than Synfig Studio among animation software worldwide. Blender had about 18,100 branded searches, while Synfig Studio had 14,800. Blender made up 1.3% of all animation software searches we track, and Synfig Studio accounted for 1.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about animation software, Blender appeared in all five answers and Synfig Studio in two. Blender was mentioned before Synfig Studio in four out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
Blender, about 22% more searches than Synfig Studio
Who does AI mention more?
Blender, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Blender, named ahead of Synfig Studio in 4 of 5 answers
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Top animation software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Blender appeared in all five answers. Synfig Studio was mentioned in two out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in both Google AI Overviews. Blender was listed before Synfig Studio in four out of five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Blender1st
Toon Boom2nd
Adobe Animate3rd- Adobe After Effects4th
Krita5th
Moho6th
Autodesk Maya7th
OpenToonz8th
Pencil2D9th
Synfig Studio10th- +4 more
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Blender5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Adobe Animate4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- OpenToonz4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Toon Boom4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Moho4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Krita3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Adobe After Effects3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Pencil2D3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Autodesk Maya2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Synfig Studio2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about animation software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which animation software should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best animation software options?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best animation software for motion graphics?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“animation software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“2d animation software”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Is Blender or Synfig Studio more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Blender and Synfig Studio by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 14 animation software we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Blender, Synfig Studio. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Krita | Animaker | Adobe After Effects | Adobe Animate | Vyond | OpenToonz | Autodesk Maya | Toon Boom | Pencil2D | Procreate Dreams | Blender | Synfig Studio | TVPaint | Moho |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 34% | 18.6% | 10.2% | 10.2% | 8.3% | 4.6% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.33% |
| Nov 2025 | 35.3% | 19.3% | 8.7% | 10.6% | 7.1% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.52% |
| Dec 2025 | 38% | 17% | 9.3% | 9.3% | 7.6% | 4.2% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.37% |
| Jan 2026 | 38.4% | 14% | 9.4% | 9.4% | 7.7% | 5.2% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.38% |
| Feb 2026 | 28.3% | 12.6% | 8.5% | 23.1% | 6.9% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.62% |
| Mar 2026 | 37.6% | 13.7% | 9.2% | 9.2% | 9.2% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.45% |
| Apr 2026 | 39.4% | 14.4% | 9.7% | 9.7% | 7.9% | 3.5% | 4.3% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.39% |
| May 2026 | 37.7% | 13.8% | 9.2% | 9.2% | 9.2% | 5.1% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.45% |
| Jun 2026 | 37.7% | 11.3% | 9.2% | 9.2% | 11.3% | 6.2% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.45% |
| Jul 2026 | 38.9% | 9.5% | 9.5% | 9.5% | 11.7% | 5.2% | 4.3% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Aug 2026 | 43.3% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 7.1% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.52% |
| Sep 2026 | 48.3% | 9.7% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 5.3% | 3.5% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.58% |
How has the Blender and Synfig Studio comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Synfig Studio took it in February 2026, Blender took it in May 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Blender’s share of searches among animation software worldwide moved from 1.4% to 1.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 22.2K to 18.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Synfig Studio’s share of searches among animation software worldwide held steady at 1.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 18.1K to 14.8K.
How did search popularity change for animation software worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
Estimated monthly branded searches for Blender worldwide fell 18.5% over 12 measured months, from 22.2K to 18.1K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Synfig Studio worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 18.1K to 14.8K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Blender’s and Synfig Studio’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.
Blender
1 branded search term
- blender animation
Synfig Studio
1 branded search term
- synfig studio
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