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How popular isAutodesk Civil 3D?

In September 2026, people searched for Autodesk Civil 3D by name about 49,500 times worldwide, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 8% of all global surveying software searches, placing Autodesk Civil 3D third out of seven brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about surveying software, Autodesk Civil 3D appeared in three of the five answers and was the third most recommended of the seven.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Autodesk Civil 3D is the third most searched of 7 competitors and the third most recommended in AI answers.

  1. Esri ArcGISShare of searches 51.3%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
  2. TrimbleShare of searches 26.8%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
  3. Autodesk Civil 3DShare of searches 8%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
  4. CarlsonShare of searches 5.4%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
  5. TopconShare of searches 5.4%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th

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Top surveying software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Autodesk Civil 3D was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Autodesk Civil 3D is the third most recommended of the seven.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Carlson1st
  2. Trimble2nd
  3. Autodesk Civil 3D3rd
  4. MicroSurvey FieldGenius4th
  5. Topcon5th
  6. Esri ArcGIS6th
  7. Leica Geosystems7th

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Trimble4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Carlson4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Autodesk Civil 3D3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Topcon3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • MicroSurvey FieldGenius2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Esri ArcGIS1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Leica Geosystems1 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.

Which surveying software compete with Autodesk Civil 3D?

Autodesk Civil 3D against surveying software worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Esri ArcGIS, Trimble, Autodesk Civil 3D, Carlson, Topcon, Leica Geosystems. The figures are in the table below the chart.

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MonthEsri ArcGISTrimbleAutodesk Civil 3DCarlsonTopconLeica GeosystemsMicroSurvey FieldGenius
Oct 202547.2%30%7.4%6%6%3.3%0.04%
Nov 202549.8%26.4%7.9%6.5%6.5%2.9%0.04%
Dec 202549.2%26%7.8%7.8%6.4%2.8%0.04%
Jan 202646.3%28.9%8.7%5.8%7.1%3.2%0.04%
Feb 202646%29.1%8.7%5.8%7.1%3.2%0.05%
Mar 202646.8%29.8%7.3%7.3%6%2.7%0.04%
Apr 202649.9%26.3%7.9%6.5%6.5%2.9%0.05%
May 202646%29.1%8.7%5.8%7.1%3.2%0.06%
Jun 202641%31.8%9.5%6.4%7.8%3.5%0.05%
Jul 202645.3%28.7%8.6%7%7%3.1%0.07%
Aug 202644.5%28.2%10.3%6.9%6.9%3.1%0.07%
Sep 202651.3%26.8%8%5.4%5.4%2.9%0.08%

  1. 1.Esri ArcGIS

    51.3%

    Held 1st. 316K estimated branded searches, +48.2% vs prior month. Share +6.8 points.

  2. 2.Trimble

    26.8%

    Held 2nd. 165K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share -1.4 points.

  3. 3.Autodesk Civil 3D

    8%

    Held 3rd. 49.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -2.3 points.

  4. 4.Carlson

    5.4%

    Held 4th. 33.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.5 points.

  5. 5.Topcon

    5.4%

    Held 5th. 33.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.5 points.

  6. 6.Leica Geosystems

    2.9%

    Held 6th. 18.1K estimated branded searches, +22.3% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.

  7. 7.MicroSurvey FieldGenius

    0.08%

    Held 7th. 480 estimated branded searches, +50% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

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How has branded search demand for Autodesk Civil 3D changed worldwide over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Autodesk Civil 3D worldwide held steady at 49.5K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Autodesk Civil 3D’s share of searches among surveying software worldwide increased from 7.4% to 8%.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Autodesk Civil 3D’s share of searches among surveying software worldwide peaked at 10.3% in August 2026 and was lowest at 7.3% in March 2026.

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

6 changes

  1. In September 2026, Esri ArcGIS gained share of searches among surveying software worldwide, from 44.5% to 51.3%.

  2. In September 2026, Autodesk Civil 3D lost share of searches among surveying software worldwide, from 10.3% to 8%.

  3. In September 2026, Carlson lost share of searches among surveying software worldwide, from 6.9% to 5.4%.

  4. In September 2026, Topcon lost share of searches among surveying software worldwide, from 6.9% to 5.4%.

  5. In September 2026, Trimble lost share of searches among surveying software worldwide, from 28.2% to 26.8%.

  6. Leica Geosystems’ share of searches among surveying software worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 3.5% to 2.9% in September 2026.

How are Autodesk Civil 3D’s branded searches counted?

1 search term

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Autodesk Civil 3D’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.

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