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Cinema 4D vs Tinkercad:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Tinkercad had more branded searches than Cinema 4D among 3D modelling software worldwide. Tinkercad had about 7.5 million branded searches, while Cinema 4D had 74,000. Tinkercad made up 66.8% of all 3D modelling software searches we track, and Cinema 4D accounted for 0.66%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about 3D modelling software, Cinema 4D and Tinkercad each appeared in two of the five answers. Cinema 4D and Tinkercad were each mentioned first in two of the four answers that named either.

Among 3D modelling software worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Tinkercad, about 101 searches for every 1 for Cinema 4D

Tinkercad 7.5M searchesCinema 4D 74K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Both were mentioned in 2 of 5 answers.

Cinema 4D in 2 of 5Tinkercad in 2 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Each is named first in 2 of 4 answers.

Cinema 4D first in 2Tinkercad first in 2

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Top 3D modelling software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Cinema 4D was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Tinkercad was mentioned in two out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in both Google AI Overviews. Cinema 4D and Tinkercad were each listed first in two of the four answers that named either.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Fusion 3601st
  2. Blender2nd
  3. Autodesk Maya3rd
  4. ZBrush4th
  5. SketchUp5th
  6. Shapr3D6th
  7. Onshape7th
  8. Plasticity8th
  9. 3ds Max9th
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  11. Cinema 4D11th

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Fusion 3605 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Blender5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • SketchUp4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Autodesk Maya4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • 3ds Max3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • ZBrush3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Tinkercad2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Onshape2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Cinema 4D2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Shapr3D2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers

+1 more

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5 answers

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

Is Cinema 4D or Tinkercad more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Cinema 4D and Tinkercad by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 11 3D modelling software we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

Cinema 4D and Tinkercad among 3D modelling software worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Tinkercad, Cinema 4D. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthTinkercadSketchUpOnshapeFusion 360Blender3ds MaxZBrushCinema 4DShapr3DAutodesk MayaPlasticity
Oct 202568.4%13.7%9.1%4.1%1.2%0.82%1%0.55%0.55%0.45%0.05%
Nov 202565.2%15.9%8.7%4.8%1.4%0.96%0.96%0.64%0.79%0.53%0.06%
Dec 202563.9%15.7%8.6%5.7%1.7%0.94%1.1%0.77%0.94%0.52%0.07%
Jan 202659.6%17.8%9.7%6.5%2%1.1%1.1%0.72%0.88%0.59%0.06%
Feb 202665.4%16%8.7%4.8%1.4%0.79%0.96%0.53%0.79%0.43%0.06%
Mar 202664%15.6%10.4%4.7%1.4%0.94%0.94%0.63%0.77%0.52%0.06%
Apr 202665.4%16%8.7%4.8%1.4%0.79%0.79%0.65%0.79%0.53%0.05%
May 202666.1%16.2%8.8%4%1.5%0.8%0.8%0.53%0.8%0.44%0.06%
Jun 202666.3%16.2%7.3%4.9%1.5%0.8%0.98%0.66%0.8%0.54%0.07%
Jul 202659.9%17.9%8.1%6.6%2.4%1.1%1.3%0.89%1.1%0.72%0.08%
Aug 202663.6%15.5%8.6%5.7%2.1%0.94%1.2%0.77%0.94%0.63%0.07%
Sep 202666.8%13.4%10.9%4%1.5%0.81%0.81%0.66%0.66%0.44%0.06%

How has the Cinema 4D and Tinkercad comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Tinkercad was ahead of Cinema 4D in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Cinema 4D’s share of searches among 3D modelling software worldwide moved from 0.55% to 0.66%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 74K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Tinkercad’s share of searches among 3D modelling software worldwide moved from 68.4% to 66.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 9.1M to 7.5M.

How did search popularity change for 3D modelling software worldwide in September 2026?

2 changes

  1. In September 2026, Tinkercad gained share of searches among 3D modelling software worldwide, from 63.6% to 66.8%.

  2. In September 2026, Cinema 4D rose from 9th to 8th among 3D modelling software worldwide.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Cinema 4D’s and Tinkercad’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.

Cinema 4D

1 branded search term

  • cinema 4d

Tinkercad

1 branded search term

  • tinkercad

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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