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DroneDeploy vs WebODM:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, DroneDeploy had more branded searches than WebODM among drone mapping software worldwide. DroneDeploy had about 40,500 branded searches, while WebODM had 14,800. DroneDeploy made up 50.2% of all drone mapping software searches we track, and WebODM accounted for 18.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about drone mapping software, WebODM appeared in all five answers and DroneDeploy in four. DroneDeploy was mentioned before WebODM in four out of five answers.

Among drone mapping software worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

DroneDeploy, about 3 searches for every 1 for WebODM

DroneDeploy 40.5K searchesWebODM 14.8K searches

Who does AI mention more?

WebODM, mentioned in every answer we collected

WebODM in 5 of 5DroneDeploy in 4 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

DroneDeploy, named ahead of WebODM in 4 of 5 answers

DroneDeploy first in 4WebODM first in 1

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Top drone mapping software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, WebODM appeared in all five answers. DroneDeploy was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. DroneDeploy was listed before WebODM in four out of five answers.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. DroneDeploy1st
  2. Agisoft2nd
  3. WebODM3rd
  4. Pix4D4th
  5. Propeller5th
  6. Skycatch–

Mentioned by AI

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

  • WebODM5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Agisoft5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • DroneDeploy4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Pix4D2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Propeller2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Skycatch0 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 20, 2026.

Is DroneDeploy or WebODM more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for DroneDeploy and WebODM by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six drone mapping software we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

DroneDeploy and WebODM among drone mapping software worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for DroneDeploy, WebODM. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthDroneDeployPix4DWebODMAgisoftSkycatchPropeller
Oct 202550.9%27.9%10.2%10.2%0.74%0.07%
Nov 202549.7%27.2%9.9%12.1%0.88%0.09%
Dec 202545.9%30.8%11.2%11.2%0.82%0.1%
Jan 202650.7%27.8%12.4%8.3%0.74%0.1%
Feb 202650.7%27.8%12.4%8.3%0.74%0.09%
Mar 202653.5%24%13.1%8.8%0.64%0.09%
Apr 202650.2%22.5%18.4%8.2%0.6%0.09%
May 202645.2%24.8%20.2%9%0.66%0.11%
Jun 202655.3%20.2%16.5%7.4%0.54%0.12%
Jul 202653.8%19.7%16.1%7.2%3.2%0.1%
Aug 202650.9%22.7%18.6%6.8%0.9%0.13%
Sep 202650.2%22.4%18.3%8.2%0.73%0.12%

How has the DroneDeploy and WebODM comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • DroneDeploy was ahead of WebODM in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, DroneDeploy’s share of searches among drone mapping software worldwide moved from 50.9% to 50.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 49.5K to 40.5K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, WebODM’s share of searches among drone mapping software worldwide moved from 10.2% to 18.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 9.9K to 14.8K.

How did search popularity change for drone mapping software worldwide in September 2026?

2 changes

  1. In September 2026, DroneDeploy lost share of searches among drone mapping software worldwide, from 50.9% to 50.2%.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for WebODM worldwide rose 49.5% over 12 measured months, from 9.9K to 14.8K in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using DroneDeploy’s and WebODM’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.

DroneDeploy

1 branded search term

  • dronedeploy

WebODM

1 branded search term

  • webodm

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