OpenCV vs Roboflow:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Roboflow had more branded searches than OpenCV among computer vision platforms worldwide. Roboflow had about 135,000 branded searches, while OpenCV had 110,000. Roboflow made up 46% of all computer vision platform searches we track, and OpenCV accounted for 37.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about computer vision platforms, Roboflow appeared in all five answers and OpenCV in three. Roboflow was mentioned before OpenCV in four out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
Roboflow, about 23% more searches than OpenCV
Who does AI mention more?
Roboflow, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Roboflow, named ahead of OpenCV in 4 of 5 answers
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Top computer vision platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Roboflow appeared in all five answers. OpenCV was mentioned in three out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Roboflow was listed before OpenCV in four out of five answers.
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Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Roboflow5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
OpenCV3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Ultralytics3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Amazon Rekognition3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Encord0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Clarifai0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which computer vision platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best computer vision platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best computer vision platform for image recognition models?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“computer vision platforms”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“computer vision software”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Is OpenCV or Roboflow more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for OpenCV and Roboflow by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six computer vision platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Roboflow, OpenCV. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Roboflow | OpenCV | Ultralytics | Encord | Amazon Rekognition | Clarifai |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 45.7% | 37.4% | 9.2% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 46.1% | 37.7% | 9.3% | 2.3% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
| Dec 2025 | 51% | 34% | 8.4% | 2% | 2.5% | 2% |
| Jan 2026 | 49.9% | 33.2% | 10% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2% |
| Feb 2026 | 50.5% | 33.7% | 8.3% | 3% | 2.5% | 2% |
| Mar 2026 | 45.7% | 37.4% | 9.2% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Apr 2026 | 55.6% | 30.5% | 7.5% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| May 2026 | 50.7% | 33.8% | 8.3% | 3% | 2% | 2% |
| Jun 2026 | 50.7% | 33.8% | 8.3% | 3.7% | 2% | 1.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 46.8% | 38.2% | 7.7% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| Aug 2026 | 50.4% | 33.8% | 8.3% | 4.5% | 2% | 1.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 46% | 37.5% | 7.6% | 6.2% | 1.8% | 0.99% |
How has the OpenCV and Roboflow comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Roboflow was ahead of OpenCV in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, OpenCV’s share of searches among computer vision platforms worldwide moved from 37.4% to 37.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 135K to 110K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Roboflow’s share of searches among computer vision platforms worldwide moved from 45.7% to 46%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 165K to 135K.
How did search popularity change for computer vision platforms worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, OpenCV gained share of searches among computer vision platforms worldwide, from 33.8% to 37.5%.
In September 2026, Roboflow lost share of searches among computer vision platforms worldwide, from 50.4% to 46%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using OpenCV’s and Roboflow’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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