PolyWorks vs Renishaw:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Renishaw had more branded searches than PolyWorks among metrology software worldwide. Renishaw had about 33,100 branded searches, while PolyWorks had 9,900. Renishaw made up 8.7% of all metrology software searches we track, and PolyWorks accounted for 2.6%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about metrology software, PolyWorks appeared in all five answers and Renishaw in none.
Who do people search for more?
Renishaw, about 3 searches for every 1 for PolyWorks
Who does AI mention more?
PolyWorks, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
PolyWorks, the only one of the two named
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Top metrology software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, PolyWorks appeared in all five answers. Renishaw 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.
Zeiss5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Hexagon5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- PolyWorks5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- PC-DMIS5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Verisurf2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Faro2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Mitutoyo1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Renishaw0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about metrology software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which metrology software should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best metrology software options?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best metrology software for precision measurement?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“metrology software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“3d measurement software”
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 PolyWorks or Renishaw more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for PolyWorks and Renishaw by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight metrology software we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Renishaw, PolyWorks. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Zeiss | Mitutoyo | Renishaw | Hexagon | PolyWorks | PC-DMIS | Verisurf | Faro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 60.9% | 22.4% | 8.2% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.89% | 0.32% | 0.03% |
| Nov 2025 | 61.3% | 22.6% | 8.3% | 3% | 3.7% | 0.9% | 0.25% | 0.02% |
| Dec 2025 | 64.9% | 19.5% | 7.1% | 2.6% | 4.8% | 0.77% | 0.26% | 0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 65.9% | 19.8% | 7.3% | 2.7% | 3.2% | 0.79% | 0.28% | 0.02% |
| Feb 2026 | 63.9% | 19.2% | 8.6% | 3.1% | 3.8% | 0.94% | 0.26% | 0.03% |
| Mar 2026 | 60.8% | 22.4% | 8.2% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 0.25% | 0.02% |
| Apr 2026 | 64.4% | 19.4% | 8.7% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.94% | 0.26% | 0.02% |
| May 2026 | 65.4% | 19.7% | 7.2% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.96% | 0.27% | 0.02% |
| Jun 2026 | 60% | 22.1% | 9.9% | 3.6% | 3% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.02% |
| Jul 2026 | 61.1% | 22.5% | 8.2% | 3.7% | 3% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.03% |
| Aug 2026 | 65.3% | 19.7% | 7.2% | 2.6% | 3.9% | 0.96% | 0.27% | 0.02% |
| Sep 2026 | 64.8% | 19.5% | 8.7% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 0.95% | 0.26% | 0.02% |
How has the PolyWorks and Renishaw comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Renishaw was ahead of PolyWorks in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, PolyWorks’ share of searches among metrology software worldwide moved from 3.7% to 2.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 14.8K to 9.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Renishaw’s share of searches among metrology software worldwide moved from 8.2% to 8.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 33.1K.
How did search popularity change for metrology software worldwide in September 2026?
3 changes
In September 2026, Hexagon overtook PolyWorks to rank 4th among metrology software worldwide, with 3.2% of the searches.
In September 2026, Renishaw gained share of searches among metrology software worldwide, from 7.2% to 8.7%.
In September 2026, PolyWorks lost share of searches among metrology software worldwide, from 3.9% to 2.6%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using PolyWorks’ and Renishaw’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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