iScape vs Vectorworks:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, iScape had more branded searches than Vectorworks among landscape design software worldwide. iScape had about 3,600 branded searches, while Vectorworks had 1,300. iScape made up 23.4% of all landscape design software searches we track, and Vectorworks accounted for 8.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about landscape design software, iScape appeared in four of the five answers and Vectorworks in three. iScape was mentioned before Vectorworks in three out of four answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
iScape, about 3 searches for every 1 for Vectorworks
Who does AI mention more?
iScape, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Vectorworks in 3
Who does AI recommend more?
iScape, named ahead of Vectorworks in 3 of 4 answers
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Top landscape design software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, iScape was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Vectorworks was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. iScape was listed before Vectorworks in three out of four answers that named either.
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.
PRO Landscape5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Realtime Landscaping5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- iScape4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Vectorworks3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Structure Studios1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
DynaSCAPE1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Land F/X0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about landscape design software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which landscape design software should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best landscape design software options?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best landscape design software for a landscaping contractor?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“landscape design software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“landscape design app”
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 iScape or Vectorworks more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for iScape and Vectorworks by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven landscape design software we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for iScape, Vectorworks. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | iScape | PRO Landscape | Structure Studios | Land F/X | Vectorworks | Realtime Landscaping | DynaSCAPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 38.5% | 17.1% | 13.8% | 11.4% | 4.8% | 8.2% | 6.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 31.6% | 17% | 17% | 14.1% | 5.9% | 8.6% | 5.9% |
| Dec 2025 | 33% | 17.7% | 17.7% | 11.6% | 5.4% | 8.3% | 6.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 35% | 15.6% | 19% | 10.4% | 5.6% | 7.4% | 6.9% |
| Feb 2026 | 31.7% | 17.3% | 17.3% | 11.5% | 6.2% | 8.3% | 7.7% |
| Mar 2026 | 35.7% | 15.9% | 15.9% | 10.5% | 4.7% | 10.5% | 6.9% |
| Apr 2026 | 41.3% | 18.4% | 12.3% | 8.2% | 4.4% | 9.9% | 5.5% |
| May 2026 | 35.6% | 19.3% | 15.8% | 8.3% | 4.4% | 10.9% | 5.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 29.2% | 23.8% | 15.7% | 10.3% | 5.4% | 8.6% | 7% |
| Jul 2026 | 25.3% | 20.7% | 16.6% | 10.9% | 5.7% | 13.3% | 7.5% |
| Aug 2026 | 25.9% | 21.2% | 21.2% | 9.4% | 7.7% | 8.7% | 5.9% |
| Sep 2026 | 23.4% | 23.4% | 18.9% | 12.4% | 8.5% | 7% | 6.5% |
How has the iScape and Vectorworks comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- iScape was ahead of Vectorworks in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, iScape’s share of searches among landscape design software worldwide moved from 38.5% to 23.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 8.1K to 3.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Vectorworks’ share of searches among landscape design software worldwide moved from 4.8% to 8.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1K to 1.3K.
How did search popularity change for landscape design software worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Vectorworks overtook Realtime Landscaping to rank 5th among landscape design software worldwide, with 8.5% of the searches.
In September 2026, iScape lost share of searches among landscape design software worldwide, from 25.9% to 23.4%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using iScape’s and Vectorworks’ 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.
iScape
1 branded search term
- iscape
Vectorworks
1 branded search term
- vectorworks landmark
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