NextKast vs PlayoutONE:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, PlayoutONE had more branded searches than NextKast among radio automation software worldwide. PlayoutONE had about 720 branded searches, while NextKast had 260. PlayoutONE made up 0.11% of all radio automation software searches we track, and NextKast accounted for 0.04%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about radio automation software, NextKast appeared in two of the five answers and PlayoutONE in one. NextKast was mentioned before PlayoutONE in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
PlayoutONE, about 3 searches for every 1 for NextKast
Who does AI mention more?
NextKast, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, PlayoutONE in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
NextKast, named ahead of PlayoutONE in 2 of 2 answers
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Top radio automation software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, NextKast was mentioned in two out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in both Google AI Overviews. PlayoutONE was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. NextKast was listed before PlayoutONE in every answer that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
RadioDJ1st- StationPlaylist2nd
- RadioBOSS3rd
- AzuraCast4th
RCS5th- NextKast6th
WideOrbit7th- PlayoutONE8th
ENCO9th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- RadioDJ5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- AzuraCast4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- StationPlaylist4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- RCS2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- RadioBOSS2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- WideOrbit2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- NextKast2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- ENCO1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- PlayoutONE1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about radio automation software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which radio automation software should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best radio automation software options?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best radio automation software for a radio station?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“radio automation software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“radio station software”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is NextKast or PlayoutONE more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for NextKast and PlayoutONE by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine radio automation software we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for PlayoutONE, NextKast. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | RadioDJ | RCS | ENCO | RadioBOSS | AzuraCast | WideOrbit | PlayoutONE | StationPlaylist | NextKast |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 46% | 46% | 5.1% | 1.5% | 0.82% | 0.37% | 0.11% | 0.11% | 0.06% |
| Nov 2025 | 46.1% | 46.1% | 5.1% | 1.2% | 0.83% | 0.29% | 0.15% | 0.11% | 0.05% |
| Dec 2025 | 46.6% | 46.6% | 4.2% | 1.3% | 0.84% | 0.29% | 0.14% | 0.09% | 0.04% |
| Jan 2026 | 46% | 46% | 5.1% | 1.2% | 1% | 0.29% | 0.15% | 0.11% | 0.04% |
| Feb 2026 | 50.8% | 41.5% | 4.6% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.32% | 0.15% | 0.12% | 0.04% |
| Mar 2026 | 45.8% | 45.8% | 5% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.37% | 0.13% | 0.13% | 0.04% |
| Apr 2026 | 46.5% | 46.5% | 4.2% | 1.3% | 1% | 0.29% | 0.14% | 0.09% | 0.04% |
| May 2026 | 46.1% | 46.1% | 5.1% | 1.2% | 1% | 0.25% | 0.11% | 0.09% | 0.04% |
| Jun 2026 | 41.6% | 50.9% | 4.6% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.27% | 0.12% | 0.1% | 0.03% |
| Jul 2026 | 41.5% | 50.8% | 4.6% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.32% | 0.12% | 0.1% | 0.03% |
| Aug 2026 | 31.9% | 58.2% | 6.4% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.37% | 0.14% | 0.14% | 0.05% |
| Sep 2026 | 46.1% | 46.1% | 5.1% | 1.2% | 1% | 0.29% | 0.11% | 0.11% | 0.04% |
How has the NextKast and PlayoutONE comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- PlayoutONE was ahead of NextKast in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, NextKast’s share of searches among radio automation software worldwide moved from 0.06% to 0.04%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 390 to 260.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, PlayoutONE’s share of searches among radio automation software worldwide held steady at 0.11%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 720.
How did search popularity change for radio automation software worldwide in September 2026?
1 change
Estimated monthly branded searches for NextKast worldwide fell 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 390 to 260 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using NextKast’s and PlayoutONE’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.
NextKast
1 branded search term
- nextkast
PlayoutONE
1 branded search term
- playoutone
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