Boords vs FrameForge:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Boords had more branded searches than FrameForge among storyboarding software worldwide. Boords had about 8,100 branded searches, while FrameForge had 1,600. Boords made up 0.83% of all storyboarding software searches we track, and FrameForge accounted for 0.16%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about storyboarding software, Boords appeared in all five answers and FrameForge in two. Boords was mentioned before FrameForge in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Boords, about 5 searches for every 1 for FrameForge
Who does AI mention more?
Boords, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Boords, named ahead of FrameForge in every answer
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Top storyboarding software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Boords appeared in all five answers. FrameForge was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Boords was listed before FrameForge in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Storyboarder1st- Boords2nd
Toon Boom Storyboard Pro3rd
StudioBinder4th
Milanote5th- FrameForge6th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Storyboarder5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Boords5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Toon Boom Storyboard Pro5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- StudioBinder4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Milanote2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- FrameForge2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about storyboarding software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which storyboarding software should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best storyboarding software options?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best storyboarding software for planning shots?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“storyboarding software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“storyboard app”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Boords or FrameForge more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Boords and FrameForge by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six storyboarding software we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Boords, FrameForge. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Milanote | Storyboarder | StudioBinder | Boords | Toon Boom Storyboard Pro | FrameForge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 41.7% | 50.9% | 5.6% | 1.4% | 0.33% | 0.11% |
| Nov 2025 | 41.8% | 51.1% | 5.6% | 1.1% | 0.27% | 0.11% |
| Dec 2025 | 46% | 46% | 6.2% | 1.2% | 0.37% | 0.13% |
| Jan 2026 | 46.5% | 46.5% | 5.1% | 1.3% | 0.37% | 0.16% |
| Feb 2026 | 45.9% | 45.9% | 6.2% | 1.5% | 0.44% | 0.15% |
| Mar 2026 | 45.9% | 45.9% | 6.2% | 1.5% | 0.36% | 0.16% |
| Apr 2026 | 41% | 50.1% | 6.7% | 1.6% | 0.33% | 0.18% |
| May 2026 | 46.6% | 46.6% | 5.1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.13% |
| Jun 2026 | 51.5% | 42.2% | 4.6% | 1.1% | 0.34% | 0.18% |
| Jul 2026 | 50.9% | 41.6% | 5.6% | 1.4% | 0.41% | 0.22% |
| Aug 2026 | 55.8% | 37.3% | 5% | 1.2% | 0.36% | 0.24% |
| Sep 2026 | 56.1% | 37.6% | 5.1% | 0.83% | 0.24% | 0.16% |
How has the Boords and FrameForge comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Boords was ahead of FrameForge in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Boords’ share of searches among storyboarding software worldwide moved from 1.4% to 0.83%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 12.1K to 8.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, FrameForge’s share of searches among storyboarding software worldwide moved from 0.11% to 0.16%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1K to 1.6K.
How did search popularity change for storyboarding software worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
Estimated monthly branded searches for FrameForge worldwide rose 60% over 12 measured months, from 1K to 1.6K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Boords worldwide fell 33.1% over 12 measured months, from 12.1K to 8.1K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Boords’ and FrameForge’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.
Boords
1 branded search term
- boords
FrameForge
1 branded search term
- frameforge
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