AutoCAD vs Tinkercad:Which is more popular by branded search in New Zealand?
In August 2026, Tinkercad had more branded searches than AutoCAD among CAD and 3D design software in New Zealand. Tinkercad was estimated to have 33.6K branded searches compared to AutoCAD’s 2.9K, and held a 47.5% Share of Search versus AutoCAD’s 4.1%.
Follow AutoCAD vs Tinkercad and get free monthly updates on what changed
By continuing you'll get index updates and occasional product news from Brandwave. Unsubscribe any time. Privacy
Which is more popular in search, AutoCAD or Tinkercad?
Compare the CAD and 3D modelling software New Zealand designers, architects and makers use. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.
Share of Search by month for Tinkercad, AutoCAD. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Tinkercad | SketchUp | Fusion 360 | Blender | AutoCAD | Revit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 47.2% | 34.5% | 6.7% | 3.3% | 4.8% | 3.5% |
| Nov 2025 | 55.6% | 28% | 6% | 3.2% | 4.1% | 3.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 44.7% | 27.1% | 11.6% | 5.3% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 27.8% | 32.2% | 15.9% | 7.2% | 10.1% | 6.8% |
| Feb 2026 | 52.5% | 25.6% | 9.1% | 3.9% | 5.1% | 3.8% |
| Mar 2026 | 52.4% | 30.6% | 6.1% | 3.3% | 3.9% | 3.6% |
| Apr 2026 | 46.1% | 31.1% | 8.7% | 4.6% | 5.1% | 4.4% |
| May 2026 | 48.2% | 33.3% | 7.1% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 3.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 53.3% | 31.1% | 6% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 2.7% |
| Jul 2026 | 39.3% | 33.8% | 9.8% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 4.4% |
| Aug 2026 | 47.5% | 34.5% | 6.2% | 4.4% | 4.1% | 3.3% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
How has the AutoCAD and Tinkercad comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Tinkercad was ahead of AutoCAD in every measured month of the 11 months ending August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, AutoCAD’s estimated Share of Search among CAD and 3D design software in New Zealand moved from 4.8% to 4.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.8K to 2.9K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Tinkercad’s estimated Share of Search among CAD and 3D design software in New Zealand moved from 47.2% to 47.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 27.4K to 33.6K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand CAD and 3D design software in August 2026?
2 changes
In August 2026, Tinkercad gained estimated Share of Search among CAD and 3D design software in New Zealand, from 39.3% to 47.5%.
In August 2026, AutoCAD lost estimated Share of Search among CAD and 3D design software in New Zealand, from 6.3% to 4.1%.
How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using AutoCAD’s and Tinkercad’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.
AutoCAD
18 branded search terms
- autocad
- autocad 3d modelling
- autocad architecture
- autocad civil 3d
- autocad design software
- autocad drawing
- autocad electrical
- autocad for mac
- autocad lt
- autocad maya
- autocad near me
- autocad nz
- autocad online
- autocad price
- autocad reader online
- autocad student
- autocad web
- autodesk autocad
Tinkercad
10 branded search terms
- autodesk tinkercad
- free tinkercad
- tinkercad
- tinkercad 3d modelling
- tinkercad 3d printing
- tinkercad com
- tinkercad design software
- tinkercad download
- tinkercad drawing
- tinkercad online
Put your own brand in this comparison
Brandwave tracks your branded demand next to the rival you actually watch, with your campaigns, spend and outcomes on the same timeline.