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CutList Plus vs KCD:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, KCD had more branded searches than CutList Plus among cabinet design software worldwide. KCD had about 720 branded searches, while CutList Plus had 390. KCD made up 2.1% of all cabinet design software searches we track, and CutList Plus accounted for 1.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about cabinet design software, KCD appeared in two of the five answers and CutList Plus in none.

Among cabinet design software worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

KCD, about 85% more searches than CutList Plus

KCD 720 searchesCutList Plus 390 searches

Who does AI mention more?

KCD, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, CutList Plus in 0

KCD in 2 of 5CutList Plus in 0 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

KCD, the only one of the two named

KCD first in 2CutList Plus never named

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Top cabinet design software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, KCD was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. CutList Plus did not appear in any of the five answers.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Mozaik1st
  2. SketchList2nd
  3. Cabinet Vision3rd
  4. KCD4th
  5. ProKitchen5th
  6. 2020 Design6th
  7. Polyboard7th
  8. Microvellum–
  9. CabinetSense–
  10. CutList Plus–

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Cabinet Vision4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Mozaik4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • ProKitchen3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • SketchList3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • KCD2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Polyboard1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • 2020 Design1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Microvellum0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • CabinetSense0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • CutList Plus0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

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 22, 2026.

Is CutList Plus or KCD more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for CutList Plus and KCD by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten cabinet design software we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

CutList Plus and KCD among cabinet design software worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for KCD, CutList Plus. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthPolyboardCabinet VisionProKitchenMozaikMicrovellum2020 DesignCabinetSenseKCDCutList PlusSketchList
Oct 202528.8%15.7%19.3%10.6%10.5%8.6%2.1%2.4%1.4%0.76%
Nov 202530.3%16.6%16.6%10.8%11%7.3%2.2%2.5%1.5%1.2%
Dec 202530%16.4%16.4%13.6%8.8%7.3%2.2%3%1.5%0.97%
Jan 202628.7%15.7%15.7%13.5%10.4%8.5%2.1%3.1%1.4%0.93%
Feb 202625.7%17.1%17.1%14%11.4%7.5%2.3%2.6%1.5%0.83%
Mar 202628.2%18.9%15.4%13.3%10.3%6.8%2.3%2.3%1.7%0.75%
Apr 202631%16.9%16.9%11.8%9.2%7.4%1.8%2.3%1.5%1%
May 202632.2%17.6%14.4%12.2%9.6%7.7%1.9%2.3%1.3%0.85%
Jun 202627.6%22.6%15%12.8%8.1%6.7%2.5%2.5%1.6%0.72%
Jul 202627.7%22.6%15.1%12.5%8.1%6.7%2.5%2.5%1.6%0.73%
Aug 202625.3%20.7%13.8%13.8%13.8%6.1%2.2%2.2%1.2%0.82%
Sep 202628.7%19.1%15.7%13%10.4%7%2.1%2.1%1.1%0.75%

How has the CutList Plus and KCD comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • KCD was ahead of CutList Plus in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, CutList Plus’ share of searches among cabinet design software worldwide moved from 1.4% to 1.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 590 to 390.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, KCD’s share of searches among cabinet design software worldwide moved from 2.4% to 2.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1K to 720.

How did search popularity change for cabinet design software worldwide in September 2026?

2 changes

  1. Estimated monthly branded searches for CutList Plus worldwide fell 33.9% over 12 measured months, from 590 to 390 in September 2026.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for KCD worldwide fell 28% over 12 measured months, from 1K to 720 in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using CutList Plus’ and KCD’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.

CutList Plus

1 branded search term

  • cutlist plus

KCD

1 branded search term

  • kcd software

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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