Creo vs Inventor:Which is more popular by branded search?
In August 2026, Creo had more branded searches than Inventor among CAD software worldwide. Creo was estimated to have 201K branded searches compared to Inventor’s 90.5K, and held an 8.3% Share of Search versus Inventor’s 3.8%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which is more popular in search, Creo or Inventor?
Compare the computer aided design software engineers use. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.
Share of Search by month for Creo, Inventor. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | AutoCAD | Fusion 360 | SolidWorks | Creo | Inventor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 51.7% | 19% | 19% | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| Nov 2025 | 51.7% | 19% | 19% | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| Dec 2025 | 48.9% | 22% | 18% | 6.6% | 4.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 44% | 24.3% | 19.8% | 6% | 6% |
| Feb 2026 | 46.6% | 21% | 21% | 6.3% | 5.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 51.7% | 19% | 19% | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| Apr 2026 | 48.4% | 21.8% | 17.9% | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| May 2026 | 50.4% | 18.6% | 18.6% | 6.8% | 5.6% |
| Jun 2026 | 50.9% | 18.8% | 18.8% | 6.9% | 4.6% |
| Jul 2026 | 47% | 21.2% | 21.2% | 6.4% | 4.3% |
| Aug 2026 | 50.6% | 18.7% | 18.7% | 8.3% | 3.8% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
How has the Creo and Inventor comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Creo was ahead of Inventor in every measured month of the 11 months ending August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Creo’s estimated Share of Search among CAD software worldwide moved from 5.7% to 8.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 165K to 201K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Inventor’s estimated Share of Search among CAD software worldwide moved from 4.7% to 3.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 135K to 90.5K.
How did search popularity change for CAD software worldwide in August 2026?
2 changes
In August 2026, Creo gained estimated Share of Search among CAD software worldwide, from 6.4% to 8.3%.
In August 2026, Inventor lost estimated Share of Search among CAD software worldwide, from 4.3% to 3.8%.
How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Creo’s and Inventor’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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