KCD vs Polyboard:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Polyboard had more branded searches than KCD among cabinet design software worldwide. Polyboard had about 9,900 branded searches, while KCD had 720. Polyboard made up 28.7% of all cabinet design software searches we track, and KCD accounted for 2.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about cabinet design software, KCD appeared in two of the five answers and Polyboard in one. KCD was mentioned before Polyboard in two out of three answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Polyboard, about 14 searches for every 1 for KCD
Who does AI mention more?
KCD, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Polyboard in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
KCD, named ahead of Polyboard in 2 of 3 answers
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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. Polyboard was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. KCD was listed before Polyboard in two out of three 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.
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
See every answer about cabinet design software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which cabinet design software should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best cabinet design software options?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best cabinet design software for a small cabinet shop?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cabinet design software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“kitchen cabinet design software”
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 KCD or Polyboard more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for KCD and Polyboard 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.
Share of searches by month for Polyboard, KCD. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Polyboard | Cabinet Vision | ProKitchen | Mozaik | Microvellum | 2020 Design | CabinetSense | KCD | CutList Plus | SketchList |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 28.8% | 15.7% | 19.3% | 10.6% | 10.5% | 8.6% | 2.1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 0.76% |
| Nov 2025 | 30.3% | 16.6% | 16.6% | 10.8% | 11% | 7.3% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 30% | 16.4% | 16.4% | 13.6% | 8.8% | 7.3% | 2.2% | 3% | 1.5% | 0.97% |
| Jan 2026 | 28.7% | 15.7% | 15.7% | 13.5% | 10.4% | 8.5% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 0.93% |
| Feb 2026 | 25.7% | 17.1% | 17.1% | 14% | 11.4% | 7.5% | 2.3% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 0.83% |
| Mar 2026 | 28.2% | 18.9% | 15.4% | 13.3% | 10.3% | 6.8% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.75% |
| Apr 2026 | 31% | 16.9% | 16.9% | 11.8% | 9.2% | 7.4% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 1% |
| May 2026 | 32.2% | 17.6% | 14.4% | 12.2% | 9.6% | 7.7% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 0.85% |
| Jun 2026 | 27.6% | 22.6% | 15% | 12.8% | 8.1% | 6.7% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.72% |
| Jul 2026 | 27.7% | 22.6% | 15.1% | 12.5% | 8.1% | 6.7% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.73% |
| Aug 2026 | 25.3% | 20.7% | 13.8% | 13.8% | 13.8% | 6.1% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 0.82% |
| Sep 2026 | 28.7% | 19.1% | 15.7% | 13% | 10.4% | 7% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 0.75% |
How has the KCD and Polyboard comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Polyboard was ahead of KCD in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- 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.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Polyboard’s share of searches among cabinet design software worldwide moved from 28.8% to 28.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 12.1K to 9.9K.
How did search popularity change for cabinet design software worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Polyboard gained share of searches among cabinet design software worldwide, from 25.3% to 28.7%.
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 KCD’s and Polyboard’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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