Craftcloud vs JLC3DP:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, JLC3DP had more branded searches than Craftcloud among 3D printing services worldwide. JLC3DP had about 18,100 branded searches, while Craftcloud had 12,100. JLC3DP made up 7.9% of all 3D printing service searches we track, and Craftcloud accounted for 5.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about 3D printing services, Craftcloud appeared in all five answers and JLC3DP in three. Craftcloud was mentioned before JLC3DP in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
JLC3DP, about 50% more searches than Craftcloud
Who does AI mention more?
Craftcloud, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Craftcloud, named ahead of JLC3DP in every answer
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Top 3D printing services in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Craftcloud appeared in all five answers. JLC3DP was mentioned in three out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Craftcloud was listed before JLC3DP in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Xometry1st
Craftcloud2nd
Protolabs3rd
Sculpteo4th
JLC3DP5th
Stratasys–
3D Systems–
Shapeways–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Xometry5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Craftcloud5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Protolabs4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
JLC3DP3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Sculpteo3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Stratasys0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
3D Systems0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Shapeways0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about 3D printing services
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which 3D printing service should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best 3D printing services?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best 3D printing service for a custom part?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“3d printing services”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“3d print service”
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 20, 2026.
Is Craftcloud or JLC3DP more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Craftcloud and JLC3DP by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight 3D printing services we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for JLC3DP, Craftcloud. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Xometry | Protolabs | Stratasys | JLC3DP | 3D Systems | Craftcloud | Shapeways | Sculpteo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 38.4% | 21% | 14% | 6.3% | 7.7% | 3.4% | 6.3% | 2.8% |
| Nov 2025 | 34.7% | 23.2% | 15.5% | 6.9% | 7% | 3.1% | 6.9% | 2.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 36.7% | 20.1% | 13.5% | 9% | 7.4% | 3.3% | 7.3% | 2.7% |
| Jan 2026 | 38.6% | 21.1% | 14.1% | 7.7% | 6.4% | 3.5% | 6.3% | 2.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 40.6% | 22.2% | 12.2% | 8.1% | 5.5% | 3.6% | 5.4% | 2.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 39.1% | 21.4% | 11.7% | 7.8% | 6.4% | 4.3% | 6.4% | 2.9% |
| Apr 2026 | 39.9% | 21.8% | 11.9% | 8% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| May 2026 | 36.6% | 20.1% | 13.4% | 9% | 7.4% | 4.9% | 6% | 2.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 40.5% | 22.2% | 12.1% | 6.6% | 5.5% | 4.4% | 6.6% | 2% |
| Jul 2026 | 43% | 23.5% | 8.6% | 8.6% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 2.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 36.7% | 24.6% | 11% | 9% | 6% | 6% | 4.9% | 1.8% |
| Sep 2026 | 39.4% | 21.5% | 14.4% | 7.9% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 4.3% | 1.9% |
How has the Craftcloud and JLC3DP comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- JLC3DP was ahead of Craftcloud in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Craftcloud’s share of searches among 3D printing services worldwide moved from 3.4% to 5.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 8.1K to 12.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, JLC3DP’s share of searches among 3D printing services worldwide moved from 6.3% to 7.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 14.8K to 18.1K.
How did search popularity change for 3D printing services worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes

In September 2026, JLC3DP lost share of searches among 3D printing services worldwide, from 9% to 7.9%.

In September 2026, Craftcloud lost share of searches among 3D printing services worldwide, from 6% to 5.3%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Craftcloud’s and JLC3DP’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.
Craftcloud
1 branded search term
- craftcloud
JLC3DP
1 branded search term
- jlc3dp
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