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SolidWorks vs Tinkercad:Which is more popular in New Zealand?

In October 2026, Tinkercad had more branded searches than SolidWorks among CAD and 3D design software in New Zealand. Tinkercad had about 22,300 branded searches, while SolidWorks had 880. Tinkercad made up 42.5% of all CAD and 3D design software searches we track, and SolidWorks accounted for 1.7%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about CAD and 3D design software, SolidWorks appeared in all five answers and Tinkercad in one. SolidWorks was mentioned before Tinkercad in four out of five answers.

Among CAD and 3D design software in New Zealand in October 2026

Who do people search for more?

Tinkercad, about 25 searches for every 1 for SolidWorks

Tinkercad 22.3K searchesSolidWorks 880 searches

Who does AI mention more?

SolidWorks, mentioned in every answer we collected

SolidWorks in 5 of 5Tinkercad in 1 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

SolidWorks, named ahead of Tinkercad in 4 of 5 answers

SolidWorks first in 4Tinkercad first in 1

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Top CAD and 3D design software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, SolidWorks appeared in all five answers. Tinkercad was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. SolidWorks was listed before Tinkercad in four out of five answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Fusion 3601st
  2. SketchUp2nd
  3. SolidWorks3rd
  4. AutoCAD4th
  5. Revit5th
  6. FreeCAD6th
  7. Blender7th
  8. Onshape8th
  9. Tinkercad9th
  10. Cadpro10th

Mentioned by AI

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

  • SketchUp5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Fusion 3605 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • SolidWorks5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Onshape4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • AutoCAD4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Blender4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Revit3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • FreeCAD3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Cadpro3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Tinkercad1 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 New Zealand on October 19, 2026.

Is SolidWorks or Tinkercad more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for SolidWorks and Tinkercad by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten CAD and 3D design software we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

SolidWorks and Tinkercad among CAD and 3D design software in New Zealand, by month

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

View monthly share of searches table
MonthTinkercadSketchUpOnshapeFusion 360AutoCADRevitFreeCADSolidWorksBlenderCadpro
Nov 202554.5%21.5%7.2%4.6%3.6%2.7%2.1%1.6%1.4%0.64%
Dec 202543.2%19.5%8.5%8.1%5.1%4.7%4.6%3.1%2.4%0.74%
Jan 202626.6%21.8%11.6%11.3%8.7%6.1%6.4%3.5%3.1%1%
Feb 202649.2%19.1%11.9%6.4%4.1%3.2%2.3%1.8%1.4%0.58%
Mar 202649.9%24%9.9%4.5%3.3%3.1%2%1.6%1.2%0.48%
Apr 202643.4%23.9%10.5%6.2%4.3%3.9%3.1%2.5%1.6%0.62%
May 202645.2%27%11%5.1%3.4%2.9%2.2%1.4%1.4%0.43%
Jun 202651.1%25.2%10.2%3.9%2.8%2.4%1.6%1.3%1.2%0.33%
Jul 202636.8%26.8%13.3%6.5%5.2%3.8%2.6%2.6%1.9%0.52%
Aug 202645.3%27.2%11%4.5%3.5%2.9%2.2%1.8%1.4%0.29%
Sep 202649.9%24%9.9%4.2%3.6%3.4%1.9%1.5%1.2%0.48%
Oct 202642.5%24.9%10.3%6.2%5.7%4.5%2.5%1.7%1.4%0.5%

How has branded search for SolidWorks and Tinkercad changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?

3 findings

How did search popularity change for New Zealand CAD and 3D design software in October 2026?

2 changes

  1. In October 2026, Tinkercad lost share of searches among CAD and 3D design software in New Zealand, from 49.9% to 42.5%.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for SolidWorks in New Zealand fell 12% over 12 measured months, from 1K to 880 in October 2026.

How are SolidWorks’ and Tinkercad’s branded searches counted?

7 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using SolidWorks’ 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.

SolidWorks

1 branded search term

  • solidworks

Tinkercad

6 branded search terms

  • autodesk tinkercad
  • tinkercad
  • tinkercad 3d modelling
  • tinkercad 3d printing
  • tinkercad design software
  • tinkercad drawing

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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