Propeller vs WebODM:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, WebODM had more branded searches than Propeller among drone mapping software worldwide. WebODM had about 14,800 branded searches, while Propeller had 100. WebODM made up 18.3% of all drone mapping software searches we track, and Propeller accounted for 0.12%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about drone mapping software, WebODM appeared in all five answers and Propeller in two. WebODM was mentioned before Propeller in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
WebODM, about 148 searches for every 1 for Propeller
Who does AI mention more?
WebODM, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
WebODM, named ahead of Propeller in every answer
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Top drone mapping software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, WebODM appeared in all five answers. Propeller was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. WebODM was listed before Propeller in every answer.
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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.
- WebODM5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Agisoft5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
DroneDeploy4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Pix4D2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Propeller2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Skycatch0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about drone mapping software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which drone mapping software should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best drone mapping software tools?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best drone mapping software for survey maps?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“drone mapping software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“photogrammetry 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 20, 2026.
Is Propeller or WebODM more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Propeller and WebODM by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six drone mapping software we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for WebODM, Propeller. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | DroneDeploy | Pix4D | WebODM | Agisoft | Skycatch | Propeller |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 50.9% | 27.9% | 10.2% | 10.2% | 0.74% | 0.07% |
| Nov 2025 | 49.7% | 27.2% | 9.9% | 12.1% | 0.88% | 0.09% |
| Dec 2025 | 45.9% | 30.8% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 0.82% | 0.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 50.7% | 27.8% | 12.4% | 8.3% | 0.74% | 0.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 50.7% | 27.8% | 12.4% | 8.3% | 0.74% | 0.09% |
| Mar 2026 | 53.5% | 24% | 13.1% | 8.8% | 0.64% | 0.09% |
| Apr 2026 | 50.2% | 22.5% | 18.4% | 8.2% | 0.6% | 0.09% |
| May 2026 | 45.2% | 24.8% | 20.2% | 9% | 0.66% | 0.11% |
| Jun 2026 | 55.3% | 20.2% | 16.5% | 7.4% | 0.54% | 0.12% |
| Jul 2026 | 53.8% | 19.7% | 16.1% | 7.2% | 3.2% | 0.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 50.9% | 22.7% | 18.6% | 6.8% | 0.9% | 0.13% |
| Sep 2026 | 50.2% | 22.4% | 18.3% | 8.2% | 0.73% | 0.12% |
How has the Propeller and WebODM comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- WebODM was ahead of Propeller in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Propeller’s share of searches among drone mapping software worldwide moved from 0.07% to 0.12%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 70 to 100.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, WebODM’s share of searches among drone mapping software worldwide moved from 10.2% to 18.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 9.9K to 14.8K.
How did search popularity change for drone mapping software worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Propeller’s and WebODM’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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