Notch vs Wysiwyg:Which is more popular by branded search?
In August 2026, Notch had more branded searches than Wysiwyg among live event production software worldwide. Notch was estimated to have 201K branded searches compared to Wysiwyg’s 49.5K, and held a 58.4% Share of Search versus Wysiwyg’s 14.4%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
Follow Notch vs Wysiwyg and get free monthly updates on what changed
By continuing you'll get index updates and occasional product news from Brandwave. Unsubscribe any time. Privacy
Which is more popular in search, Notch or Wysiwyg?
Compare the software used to run live events. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.
Share of Search by month for Notch, Wysiwyg. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Notch | Vectorworks | Wysiwyg | Resolume | Capture Signs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 53.4% | 19.7% | 16.1% | 10.8% | 0.09% |
| Nov 2025 | 50.7% | 18.7% | 15.3% | 15.3% | 0.08% |
| Dec 2025 | 57.1% | 17.2% | 14.1% | 11.5% | 0.06% |
| Jan 2026 | 59.4% | 17.9% | 14.6% | 8% | 0.06% |
| Feb 2026 | 56.2% | 20.7% | 13.8% | 9.2% | 0.07% |
| Mar 2026 | 56.2% | 20.7% | 13.8% | 9.2% | 0.09% |
| Apr 2026 | 56.2% | 20.7% | 13.8% | 9.2% | 0.09% |
| May 2026 | 58.4% | 17.6% | 14.4% | 9.6% | 0.09% |
| Jun 2026 | 63.2% | 15.5% | 12.7% | 8.5% | 0.08% |
| Jul 2026 | 63.1% | 15.5% | 12.7% | 8.5% | 0.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 58.4% | 17.6% | 14.4% | 9.6% | 0.09% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
How has the Notch and Wysiwyg comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Notch was ahead of Wysiwyg in every measured month of the 11 months ending August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Notch’s estimated Share of Search among live event production software worldwide moved from 53.4% to 58.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 201K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Wysiwyg’s estimated Share of Search among live event production software worldwide moved from 16.1% to 14.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 60.5K to 49.5K.
How did search popularity change for live event production software worldwide in August 2026?
2 changes
In August 2026, Wysiwyg gained estimated Share of Search among live event production software worldwide, from 12.7% to 14.4%.
In August 2026, Notch lost estimated Share of Search among live event production software worldwide, from 63.1% to 58.4%.
How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Notch’s and Wysiwyg’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.
Put your own brand in this comparison
Brandwave tracks your branded demand next to the rival you actually watch, with your campaigns, spend and outcomes on the same timeline.