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How popular isAutodesk Forma?

In September 2026, people searched for Autodesk Forma by name about 161,000 times worldwide, a 7.4% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 24.8% of all global construction software searches, placing Autodesk Forma first out of ten brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about construction software, Autodesk Forma appeared in two of the five answers and was the fifth most recommended of the ten.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Autodesk Forma is the most searched of 10 competitors and the fifth most recommended in AI answers.

  1. Autodesk FormaShare of searches 24.8%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
  2. FergusShare of searches 19.7%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
  3. BuildertrendShare of searches 16.1%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
  4. FieldwireShare of searches 13.6%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
  5. SimproShare of searches 11.4%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –

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Top construction software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Autodesk Forma was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Autodesk Forma is the fifth most recommended of the ten.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Procore1st
  2. Buildertrend2nd
  3. Contractor Foreman3rd
  4. JobTread4th
  5. Autodesk Forma5th
  6. Fieldwire6th
  7. Fergus–
  8. Simpro–
  9. Archistar–
  10. CoConstruct–

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Buildertrend5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Contractor Foreman5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Procore5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • JobTread3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Autodesk Forma2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Fieldwire2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Fergus0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Simpro0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Archistar0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • CoConstruct0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

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.

Which construction software compete with Autodesk Forma?

Autodesk Forma against construction software worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Autodesk Forma, Fergus, Buildertrend, Fieldwire, Simpro, JobTread, Contractor Foreman. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthAutodesk FormaFergusBuildertrendFieldwireSimproJobTreadContractor ForemanArchistarCoConstructProcore
Oct 202510.3%19.8%24.2%16.7%13.8%7.2%2.8%2.6%1.8%0.78%
Nov 20259.8%23.1%23.1%15.9%13.2%6.9%2.7%2.5%1.7%1.1%
Dec 20257.4%21.3%26.1%14.8%12.2%9.6%3.1%2.3%1.9%1.3%
Jan 20267.4%21.2%25.9%14.8%12.4%9.5%3%2.3%1.5%1.9%
Feb 202611.1%18.3%22.4%15.6%12.9%10%3.2%2.4%1.6%2.4%
Mar 202613.1%18%22.1%15.2%12.8%9.9%3.2%2.4%1.3%2%
Apr 202618.6%21.5%21.5%12.3%10.3%7.9%3.1%1.9%1.3%1.6%
May 202618.1%25.8%17.2%12%12.2%7.7%3%1.9%1.3%0.83%
Jun 202617.1%24.4%20%13.8%9.4%8.9%2.9%1.5%1.2%0.78%
Jul 202621.4%25.2%16.9%11.7%9.7%9.2%2.5%1.5%1%0.81%
Aug 202621.5%25.3%16.9%11.8%9.8%9.3%2.5%1.5%1%0.45%
Sep 202624.8%19.7%16.1%13.6%11.4%8.8%2.8%1.4%0.96%0.35%

  1. 1.Autodesk Forma

    24.8%

    Moved from 2nd to 1st. 92.9K estimated branded searches, +20.8% vs prior month. Share +3.2 points.

  2. 2.Fergus

    19.7%

    Moved from 1st to 2nd. 74K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -5.6 points.

  3. 3.Buildertrend

    16.1%

    Held 3rd. 60.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.8 points.

  4. 4.Fieldwire

    13.6%

    Held 4th. 51K estimated branded searches, +21.3% vs prior month. Share +1.8 points.

  5. 5.Simpro

    11.4%

    Held 5th. 42.9K estimated branded searches, +22.6% vs prior month. Share +1.6 points.

  6. 6.JobTread

    8.8%

    Held 6th. 33.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.

  7. 7.Contractor Foreman

    2.8%

    Held 7th. 10.5K estimated branded searches, +18.7% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.

  8. 8.Archistar

    1.4%

    Held 8th. 5.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.

  9. 9.CoConstruct

    0.96%

    Held 9th. 3.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  10. 10.Procore

    0.35%

    Held 10th. 1.3K estimated branded searches, -18.8% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.

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Every comparison with Autodesk Forma

12 comparisons

How has branded search demand for Autodesk Forma changed worldwide over the last 12 months?

4 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Autodesk Forma worldwide rose from 150K to 161K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Autodesk Forma’s share of searches among construction software worldwide increased from 10.3% to 24.8%.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Autodesk Forma’s share of searches among construction software worldwide peaked at 24.8% in September 2026 and was lowest at 7.4% in January 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Autodesk Forma rose from 5th to 1st among construction software worldwide.

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

6 changes

  1. In September 2026, Autodesk Forma overtook Fergus to become the leader among construction software worldwide, with 24.8% of the searches.

  2. In September 2026, Fieldwire gained share of searches among construction software worldwide, from 11.8% to 13.6%.

  3. In September 2026, Simpro gained share of searches among construction software worldwide, from 9.8% to 11.4%.

  4. In September 2026, Fergus lost share of searches among construction software worldwide, from 25.3% to 19.7%.

  5. In September 2026, Buildertrend lost share of searches among construction software worldwide, from 16.9% to 16.1%.

  6. Estimated monthly branded searches for JobTread worldwide rose 49.1% over 12 measured months, from 22.2K to 33.1K in September 2026.

How are Autodesk Forma’s branded searches counted?

10 search terms

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

  • autodesk bim 360
  • autodesk build
  • autodesk construction cloud
  • autodesk forma
  • autodesk forma app
  • autodesk forma software
  • autodeskforma
  • forma build
  • forma collaborate
  • forma takeoff

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

Who owns Autodesk Forma?

Autodesk Forma is owned by Autodesk. Brandwave also tracks AutoCAD, BuildingConnected, Fusion 360, Revit and Tinkercad, owned by the same company, worldwide.

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Where does Autodesk Forma compete?

Autodesk Forma is ranked in three competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
Competitor setRankShare of searchesRanking
Construction tech3rd of 79.9%Show ranking
Construction project management platforms2nd of 718.2%Show ranking
Construction software1st of 1024.8%Shown above
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