Fusion 360 vs SolidWorks:Which is more popular by branded search?
In August 2026, Fusion 360 and SolidWorks were level on Share of Search among CAD software worldwide, with an estimated 450K branded searches each, at 18.7% estimated Share of Search each. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which is more popular in search, Fusion 360 or SolidWorks?
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 Fusion 360, SolidWorks. 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 Fusion 360 and SolidWorks comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Fusion 360 was ahead of SolidWorks in every measured month of the 11 months ending August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Fusion 360’s estimated Share of Search among CAD software worldwide moved from 19% to 18.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 550K to 450K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, SolidWorks’ estimated Share of Search among CAD software worldwide moved from 19% to 18.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 550K to 450K.
How did search popularity change for CAD software worldwide in August 2026?
2 changes
In August 2026, Fusion 360 lost estimated Share of Search among CAD software worldwide, from 21.2% to 18.7%.
In August 2026, SolidWorks lost estimated Share of Search among CAD software worldwide, from 21.2% to 18.7%.
How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Fusion 360’s and SolidWorks’ 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.
Fusion 360
1 branded search term
- fusion360
SolidWorks
1 branded search term
- solidworks
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