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RCS vs StationPlaylist:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, RCS had more branded searches than StationPlaylist among radio automation software worldwide. RCS had about 301,000 branded searches, while StationPlaylist had 720. RCS made up 46.1% of all radio automation software searches we track, and StationPlaylist accounted for 0.11%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about radio automation software, StationPlaylist appeared in four of the five answers and RCS in two. StationPlaylist was mentioned before RCS in three out of four answers that named either.

Among radio automation software worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

RCS, about 418 searches for every 1 for StationPlaylist

RCS 301K searchesStationPlaylist 720 searches

Who does AI mention more?

StationPlaylist, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, RCS in 2

StationPlaylist in 4 of 5RCS in 2 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

StationPlaylist, named ahead of RCS in 3 of 4 answers

StationPlaylist first in 3RCS first in 1

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Top radio automation software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, StationPlaylist was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. RCS was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. StationPlaylist was listed before RCS 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.

  1. RadioDJ1st
  2. StationPlaylist2nd
  3. RadioBOSS3rd
  4. AzuraCast4th
  5. RCS5th
  6. NextKast6th
  7. WideOrbit7th
  8. PlayoutONE8th
  9. ENCO9th

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • RadioDJ5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • AzuraCast4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • StationPlaylist4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • RCS2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • RadioBOSS2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • WideOrbit2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • NextKast2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • ENCO1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • PlayoutONE1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.

Is RCS or StationPlaylist more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for RCS and StationPlaylist by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine radio automation software we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

RCS and StationPlaylist among radio automation software worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for RCS, StationPlaylist. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthRadioDJRCSENCORadioBOSSAzuraCastWideOrbitPlayoutONEStationPlaylistNextKast
Oct 202546%46%5.1%1.5%0.82%0.37%0.11%0.11%0.06%
Nov 202546.1%46.1%5.1%1.2%0.83%0.29%0.15%0.11%0.05%
Dec 202546.6%46.6%4.2%1.3%0.84%0.29%0.14%0.09%0.04%
Jan 202646%46%5.1%1.2%1%0.29%0.15%0.11%0.04%
Feb 202650.8%41.5%4.6%1.4%1.1%0.32%0.15%0.12%0.04%
Mar 202645.8%45.8%5%1.5%1.2%0.37%0.13%0.13%0.04%
Apr 202646.5%46.5%4.2%1.3%1%0.29%0.14%0.09%0.04%
May 202646.1%46.1%5.1%1.2%1%0.25%0.11%0.09%0.04%
Jun 202641.6%50.9%4.6%1.4%1.1%0.27%0.12%0.1%0.03%
Jul 202641.5%50.8%4.6%1.4%1.1%0.32%0.12%0.1%0.03%
Aug 202631.9%58.2%6.4%1.6%1.3%0.37%0.14%0.14%0.05%
Sep 202646.1%46.1%5.1%1.2%1%0.29%0.11%0.11%0.04%

How has the RCS and StationPlaylist comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings

How did search popularity change for radio automation software worldwide in September 2026?

2 changes

  1. In September 2026, RadioDJ overtook RCS to become the leader among radio automation software worldwide, with 46.1% of the searches.

  2. In September 2026, RCS lost share of searches among radio automation software worldwide, from 58.2% to 46.1%.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using RCS’s and StationPlaylist’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.

RCS

1 branded search term

  • rcs

StationPlaylist

1 branded search term

  • stationplaylist

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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