NetLogo vs Pivot Interactives:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, NetLogo and Pivot Interactives were level in searches among science simulation platforms worldwide, with an estimated 18.1K branded searches each, at 3.3% of the total each. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about science simulation platforms, NetLogo appeared in two of the five answers and Pivot Interactives in none.
Who do people search for more?
NetLogo and Pivot Interactives are searched for about as often as each other.
Who does AI mention more?
NetLogo, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Pivot Interactives in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
NetLogo, the only one of the two named
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Top science simulation platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, NetLogo was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Pivot Interactives did not appear in any of the five answers.
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.
PhET5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Labster3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
ChemCollective3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- MATLAB and Simulink2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- NetLogo2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- COMSOL Multiphysics2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
PraxiLabs2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
ExploreLearning1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Pivot Interactives0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about science simulation platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which science simulation platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best science simulation platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best science simulation platform for virtual science labs?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“virtual science lab”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“online science lab”
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 21, 2026.
Is NetLogo or Pivot Interactives more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for NetLogo and Pivot Interactives by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine science simulation platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for NetLogo, Pivot Interactives. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | PhET | ExploreLearning | Labster | MATLAB and Simulink | NetLogo | Pivot Interactives | COMSOL Multiphysics | ChemCollective | PraxiLabs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 50.6% | 27.7% | 6.8% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 3% | 3% | 0.91% | 0.49% |
| Nov 2025 | 49.7% | 27.3% | 6.7% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 3% | 3% | 0.89% | 0.59% |
| Dec 2025 | 43.1% | 28.9% | 8.6% | 5.8% | 4.7% | 3.2% | 3.9% | 1.1% | 0.77% |
| Jan 2026 | 48% | 26.3% | 7.9% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 0.45% |
| Feb 2026 | 52.9% | 23.6% | 7.1% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 0.52% |
| Mar 2026 | 44.3% | 29.8% | 7.3% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 3.3% | 4% | 0.97% | 0.64% |
| Apr 2026 | 52.9% | 23.6% | 7.1% | 3.9% | 4.8% | 2.6% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 0.77% |
| May 2026 | 52.3% | 23.5% | 7% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 2.1% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 0.62% |
| Jun 2026 | 57.1% | 17.1% | 7.7% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 1.2% | 5.1% | 1% | 0.55% |
| Jul 2026 | 64.6% | 13% | 5.8% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 0.61% | 4.8% | 0.93% | 0.77% |
| Aug 2026 | 61% | 18.4% | 6.7% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 2% | 3% | 1.1% | 0.47% |
| Sep 2026 | 54.9% | 24.6% | 6% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 0.44% |
How has the NetLogo and Pivot Interactives comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- NetLogo was ahead of Pivot Interactives in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, NetLogo’s share of searches among science simulation platforms worldwide moved from 3.7% to 3.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 22.2K to 18.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Pivot Interactives’ share of searches among science simulation platforms worldwide moved from 3% to 3.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 18.1K.
How did search popularity change for science simulation platforms worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Pivot Interactives overtook COMSOL Multiphysics to rank 6th among science simulation platforms worldwide, with 3.3% of the searches.
NetLogo’s share of searches among science simulation platforms worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 5.1% to 3.3% in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using NetLogo’s and Pivot Interactives’ 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.
NetLogo
1 branded search term
- netlogo
Pivot Interactives
1 branded search term
- pivot interactives
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