Milwaukee vs SCM:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Milwaukee had more branded searches than SCM among panel saw brands worldwide. Milwaukee had about 1.8 million branded searches, while SCM had 520. Milwaukee made up 47.4% of all panel saw brand searches we track, and SCM accounted for 0.01%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about panel saw brands, SCM appeared in two of the five answers and Milwaukee in one. SCM was mentioned before Milwaukee in two out of three answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Milwaukee, about 3519 searches for every 1 for SCM
Who does AI mention more?
SCM, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Milwaukee in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
SCM, named ahead of Milwaukee in 2 of 3 answers
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Top panel saw brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, SCM was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Milwaukee was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. SCM was listed before Milwaukee 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.
Saw Trax3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Altendorf2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Felder2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Striebig2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- SCM2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Milwaukee1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Makita1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Grizzly1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
DeWalt0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Festool0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about panel saw brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which panel saw brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best panel saw brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best panel saw brand for a workshop?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best panel saw”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“table saw alternative”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Milwaukee or SCM more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Milwaukee and SCM by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten panel saw brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Milwaukee, SCM. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Milwaukee | Makita | DeWalt | Festool | Altendorf | Grizzly | Felder | Striebig | SCM | Saw Trax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 47.4% | 29.7% | 14.2% | 6.4% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.47% | 0.05% | 0.02% | <0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 45.8% | 29.2% | 16.8% | 6.1% | 0.83% | 0.68% | 0.46% | 0.04% | 0.01% | <0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 48.7% | 25.7% | 17.9% | 5.3% | 0.88% | 0.88% | 0.49% | 0.03% | 0.01% | <0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 47.7% | 25.6% | 17.5% | 6.4% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.58% | 0.05% | 0.02% | 0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 48% | 25.3% | 17.7% | 6.5% | 1.1% | 0.87% | 0.59% | 0.05% | 0.02% | 0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 44.9% | 28.4% | 16.5% | 7.4% | 1.2% | 0.99% | 0.55% | 0.07% | 0.01% | <0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 47.6% | 25.6% | 17.5% | 6.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.47% | 0.05% | 0.01% | 0.01% |
| May 2026 | 47.5% | 25.8% | 17.5% | 6.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.47% | 0.05% | 0.01% | <0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 47.6% | 25.9% | 17.5% | 6.4% | 1.3% | 0.86% | 0.39% | 0.04% | 0.01% | 0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 52.4% | 23.3% | 15.7% | 5.8% | 1.4% | 0.95% | 0.43% | 0.05% | 0.01% | 0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 48.2% | 26.2% | 17.7% | 5.3% | 1.3% | 0.87% | 0.39% | 0.04% | 0.01% | 0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 47.4% | 26% | 17.4% | 6.4% | 1.3% | 0.86% | 0.47% | 0.05% | 0.01% | 0.01% |
How has the Milwaukee and SCM comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Milwaukee was ahead of SCM in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Milwaukee’s share of searches among panel saw brands worldwide held steady at 47.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.2M to 1.8M.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, SCM’s share of searches among panel saw brands worldwide moved from 0.02% to 0.01%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 740 to 520.
How did search popularity change for panel saw brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Milwaukee lost share of searches among panel saw brands worldwide, from 48.2% to 47.4%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for SCM worldwide fell 29.7% over 12 measured months, from 740 to 520 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Milwaukee’s and SCM’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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