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Mighty Networks vs Podia:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Podia had more branded searches than Mighty Networks among membership platforms worldwide. Podia had about 49,500 branded searches, while Mighty Networks had 18,100. Podia made up 0.85% of all membership platform searches we track, and Mighty Networks accounted for 0.31%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about membership platforms, Mighty Networks appeared in three of the five answers and Podia in two. Mighty Networks was mentioned before Podia in three out of four answers that named either.

Among membership platforms worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Podia, about 3 searches for every 1 for Mighty Networks

Podia 49.5K searchesMighty Networks 18.1K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Mighty Networks, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Podia in 2

Mighty Networks in 3 of 5Podia in 2 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Mighty Networks, named ahead of Podia in 3 of 4 answers

Mighty Networks first in 3Podia first in 1

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Top membership platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Mighty Networks was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Podia was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Mighty Networks was listed before Podia 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.

  1. Circle1st
  2. Mighty Networks2nd
  3. Skool3rd
  4. Patreon4th
  5. MemberPress5th
  6. Kajabi6th
  7. Podia7th
  8. Wild Apricot8th
  9. Substack–
  10. Memberful–

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Patreon3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Kajabi3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Skool3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Mighty Networks3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Circle3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • MemberPress3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Podia2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Wild Apricot1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Substack0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Memberful0 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 19, 2026.

Is Mighty Networks or Podia more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Mighty Networks and Podia by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten membership platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

Mighty Networks and Podia among membership platforms worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Podia, Mighty Networks. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthPatreonSubstackKajabiPodiaSkoolMighty NetworksWild ApricotCircleMemberPressMemberful
Oct 202568.6%25.8%2.8%1.2%0.37%0.68%0.25%0.14%0.2%0.05%
Nov 202568.6%25.8%2.8%1.2%0.45%0.55%0.25%0.11%0.2%0.04%
Dec 202565.1%29.9%2.6%0.96%0.35%0.53%0.19%0.09%0.16%0.05%
Jan 202665%30%2.6%0.96%0.35%0.53%0.24%0.09%0.16%0.04%
Feb 202664.5%29.8%3.2%0.95%0.43%0.52%0.23%0.1%0.16%0.05%
Mar 202665.6%30.2%2.2%0.79%0.36%0.43%0.19%0.09%0.13%0.04%
Apr 202661.1%34.2%2.5%0.9%0.41%0.49%0.18%0.1%0.12%0.03%
May 202665.8%30.1%2.2%0.8%0.36%0.36%0.16%0.07%0.09%0.03%
Jun 202665.7%30.6%1.8%0.8%0.36%0.36%0.16%0.07%0.09%0.03%
Jul 202661.3%34.6%2%0.91%0.41%0.41%0.18%0.07%0.08%0.03%
Aug 202661.7%35%1.7%0.75%0.34%0.27%0.15%0.07%0.07%0.02%
Sep 202657.3%39.3%1.5%0.85%0.38%0.31%0.17%0.06%0.06%0.03%

How has the Mighty Networks and Podia comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Podia was ahead of Mighty Networks in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Mighty Networks’ share of searches among membership platforms worldwide moved from 0.68% to 0.31%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 33.1K to 18.1K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Podia’s share of searches among membership platforms worldwide moved from 1.2% to 0.85%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 60.5K to 49.5K.

How did search popularity change for membership platforms worldwide in September 2026?

2 changes

  1. Estimated monthly branded searches for Mighty Networks worldwide fell 45.3% over 12 measured months, from 33.1K to 18.1K in September 2026.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for Podia worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 60.5K to 49.5K in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Mighty Networks’ and Podia’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.

Mighty Networks

1 branded search term

  • mighty networks

Podia

1 branded search term

  • podia

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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