OpenToonz vs Procreate Dreams:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, OpenToonz had more branded searches than Procreate Dreams among animation software worldwide. OpenToonz had about 74,000 branded searches, while Procreate Dreams had 22,200. OpenToonz made up 5.3% of all animation software searches we track, and Procreate Dreams accounted for 1.6%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about animation software, OpenToonz appeared in four of the five answers and Procreate Dreams in two. OpenToonz was mentioned before Procreate Dreams in three out of four answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
OpenToonz, about 3 searches for every 1 for Procreate Dreams
Who does AI mention more?
OpenToonz, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Procreate Dreams in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
OpenToonz, named ahead of Procreate Dreams in 3 of 4 answers
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Top animation software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, OpenToonz was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Procreate Dreams was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. OpenToonz was listed before Procreate Dreams in three out of four answers that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Blender1st
Toon Boom2nd
Adobe Animate3rd- Adobe After Effects4th
Krita5th
Moho6th
Autodesk Maya7th- OpenToonz8th
Pencil2D9th- +2 more
Procreate Dreams12th- +2 more
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Blender5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Adobe Animate4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- OpenToonz4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Toon Boom4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Moho4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Krita3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Adobe After Effects3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Pencil2D3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Autodesk Maya2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Procreate Dreams2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about animation software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which animation software should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best animation software options?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best animation software for motion graphics?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“animation software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“2d animation software”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Is OpenToonz or Procreate Dreams more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for OpenToonz and Procreate Dreams by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 14 animation software we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for OpenToonz, Procreate Dreams. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Krita | Animaker | Adobe After Effects | Adobe Animate | Vyond | OpenToonz | Autodesk Maya | Toon Boom | Pencil2D | Procreate Dreams | Blender | Synfig Studio | TVPaint | Moho |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 34% | 18.6% | 10.2% | 10.2% | 8.3% | 4.6% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.33% |
| Nov 2025 | 35.3% | 19.3% | 8.7% | 10.6% | 7.1% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.52% |
| Dec 2025 | 38% | 17% | 9.3% | 9.3% | 7.6% | 4.2% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.37% |
| Jan 2026 | 38.4% | 14% | 9.4% | 9.4% | 7.7% | 5.2% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.38% |
| Feb 2026 | 28.3% | 12.6% | 8.5% | 23.1% | 6.9% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.62% |
| Mar 2026 | 37.6% | 13.7% | 9.2% | 9.2% | 9.2% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.45% |
| Apr 2026 | 39.4% | 14.4% | 9.7% | 9.7% | 7.9% | 3.5% | 4.3% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.39% |
| May 2026 | 37.7% | 13.8% | 9.2% | 9.2% | 9.2% | 5.1% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.45% |
| Jun 2026 | 37.7% | 11.3% | 9.2% | 9.2% | 11.3% | 6.2% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.45% |
| Jul 2026 | 38.9% | 9.5% | 9.5% | 9.5% | 11.7% | 5.2% | 4.3% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Aug 2026 | 43.3% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 7.1% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.52% |
| Sep 2026 | 48.3% | 9.7% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 5.3% | 3.5% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.58% |
How has the OpenToonz and Procreate Dreams comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- OpenToonz was ahead of Procreate Dreams in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, OpenToonz’s share of searches among animation software worldwide moved from 4.6% to 5.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 74K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Procreate Dreams’ share of searches among animation software worldwide moved from 1.4% to 1.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 22.2K.
How did search popularity change for animation software worldwide in September 2026?
1 change
In September 2026, OpenToonz lost share of searches among animation software worldwide, from 7.1% to 5.3%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using OpenToonz’s and Procreate Dreams’ 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.
OpenToonz
1 branded search term
- opentoonz
Procreate Dreams
1 branded search term
- procreate dreams
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