Glowforge vs OMTech:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Glowforge had more branded searches than OMTech among laser engraver brands worldwide. Glowforge had about 40,500 branded searches, while OMTech had 12,100. Glowforge made up 8.5% of all laser engraver brand searches we track, and OMTech accounted for 2.6%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about laser engraver brands, OMTech appeared in four of the five answers and Glowforge in two. OMTech was mentioned before Glowforge in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Glowforge, about 3 searches for every 1 for OMTech
Who does AI mention more?
OMTech, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Glowforge in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
OMTech, named ahead of Glowforge in every answer
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Top laser engraver brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, OMTech was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Glowforge was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. OMTech was listed before Glowforge in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
xTool5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- OMTech4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Glowforge2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
LaserPecker2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Sculpfun0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
AtomStack0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Ortur0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which laser engraver brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best laser engraver brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best laser engraver brand for small workshop projects?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best laser engraver”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“desktop laser engraver”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Glowforge or OMTech more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Glowforge and OMTech by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven laser engraver brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Glowforge, OMTech. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | xTool | Glowforge | LaserPecker | Sculpfun | AtomStack | OMTech | Ortur |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 59.3% | 17.8% | 5.3% | 6.5% | 5.3% | 4.4% | 1.3% |
| Nov 2025 | 68% | 13.7% | 5% | 5% | 4.1% | 3.3% | 0.81% |
| Dec 2025 | 63.5% | 15.6% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 4.7% | 3.8% | 0.93% |
| Jan 2026 | 69% | 11.3% | 5.1% | 6.2% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 0.83% |
| Feb 2026 | 68.1% | 13.7% | 5% | 5% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 0.66% |
| Mar 2026 | 70.7% | 11.6% | 6.4% | 4.3% | 3.5% | 2.8% | 0.68% |
| Apr 2026 | 71.6% | 11.8% | 5.3% | 4.3% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 0.57% |
| May 2026 | 71.6% | 11.8% | 5.3% | 4.3% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 0.57% |
| Jun 2026 | 76.6% | 8.4% | 4.6% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.48% |
| Jul 2026 | 77% | 8.5% | 4.6% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 0.49% |
| Aug 2026 | 75.3% | 8.3% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 3% | 0.6% |
| Sep 2026 | 77.6% | 8.5% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 2.6% | 0.51% |
How has the Glowforge and OMTech comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Glowforge was ahead of OMTech in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Glowforge’s share of searches among laser engraver brands worldwide moved from 17.8% to 8.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 60.5K to 40.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, OMTech’s share of searches among laser engraver brands worldwide moved from 4.4% to 2.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 14.8K to 12.1K.
How did search popularity change for laser engraver brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Glowforge’s and OMTech’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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