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How popular isBuildertrend?

In September 2026, people searched for Buildertrend by name about 60,500 times worldwide, an 18.2% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 11.4% of all global construction estimating software searches, placing Buildertrend third out of 11 brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about construction estimating software, Buildertrend appeared in three of the five answers and was the sixth most recommended of the 11.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Buildertrend is the third most searched of 11 competitors and the sixth most recommended in AI answers.

  1. CostOSShare of searches 37.7%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
  2. BluebeamShare of searches 25.3%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 9th
  3. BuildertrendShare of searches 11.4%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
  4. CubitShare of searches 11.4%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
  5. JobTreadShare of searches 6.2%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th

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Top construction estimating software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Buildertrend was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Buildertrend is the sixth most recommended of the 11.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Buildxact1st
  2. STACK2nd
  3. Clear Estimates3rd
  4. Procore4th
  5. JobTread5th
  6. Buildertrend6th
  7. PlanSwift7th
  8. Contractor Foreman8th
  9. Bluebeam9th
  10. CostOS–
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Mentioned by AI

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

  • STACK5 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
  • PlanSwift4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Buildxact4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Buildertrend3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Clear Estimates3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • JobTread2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Contractor Foreman2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Bluebeam1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • CostOS0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

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Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.

Which construction estimating software compete with Buildertrend?

Buildertrend against construction estimating software worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for CostOS, Bluebeam, Buildertrend, Cubit, JobTread, PlanSwift. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthCostOSBluebeamBuildertrendCubitJobTreadPlanSwiftContractor ForemanBuildxactSTACKClear EstimatesProcore
Oct 202547.2%21.2%11.6%9.5%3.5%2.8%1.3%1.9%0.32%0.3%0.38%
Nov 202550.7%18.5%10.2%10.2%3%3%1.2%2%0.29%0.27%0.49%
Dec 202545.9%20.5%11.3%11.3%4.1%2.8%1.3%1.5%0.32%0.35%0.54%
Jan 202640.4%22.2%12.2%12.2%4.5%3.6%1.4%2%0.36%0.31%0.89%
Feb 202637.4%25.1%11.3%11.3%5%4.1%1.6%2.3%0.41%0.3%1.2%
Mar 202641.5%22.8%12.5%8.3%5.6%3.7%1.8%2%0.39%0.32%1.1%
Apr 202616%8.8%4.8%65.1%1.8%1.4%0.69%0.79%0.14%0.12%0.35%
May 202643.5%23.9%10.7%8.8%4.8%3.2%1.9%2.1%0.3%0.28%0.51%
Jun 202637.2%25%13.7%9.2%6.1%3.4%2%2.2%0.37%0.3%0.54%
Jul 202639.2%26.3%11.8%7.9%6.4%3.5%1.8%1.9%0.34%0.31%0.56%
Aug 202638.6%25.9%11.6%9.5%6.4%3.5%1.7%1.9%0.33%0.31%0.31%
Sep 202637.7%25.3%11.4%11.4%6.2%3.4%2%1.9%0.32%0.24%0.24%

  1. 1.CostOS

    37.7%

    Held 1st. 201K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.9 points.

  2. 2.Bluebeam

    25.3%

    Held 2nd. 135K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.

  3. 3.Buildertrend

    11.4%

    Held 3rd. 60.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.

  4. 4.Cubit

    11.4%

    Held 4th. 60.5K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +1.8 points.

  5. 5.JobTread

    6.2%

    Held 5th. 33.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.

  6. 6.PlanSwift

    3.4%

    Held 6th. 18.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.

  7. 7.Contractor Foreman

    2%

    Moved from 8th to 7th. 10.5K estimated branded searches, +18.7% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.

  8. 8.Buildxact

    1.9%

    Moved from 7th to 8th. 9.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  9. 9.STACK

    0.32%

    Held 9th. 1.7K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  10. 10.Clear Estimates

    0.24%

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

  11. 11.Procore

    0.24%

    Held 11th. 1.3K estimated branded searches, -18.8% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.

Compare popularity between Buildertrend and its closest rivals

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

2 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Buildertrend worldwide fell from 74K to 60.5K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Buildertrend’s share of searches among construction estimating software worldwide peaked at 13.7% in June 2026 and was lowest at 4.8% in April 2026.

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

6 changes

  1. In September 2026, Cubit gained share of searches among construction estimating software worldwide, from 9.5% to 11.4%.

  2. In September 2026, CostOS lost share of searches among construction estimating software worldwide, from 38.6% to 37.7%.

  3. In September 2026, Bluebeam lost share of searches among construction estimating software worldwide, from 25.9% to 25.3%.

  4. Buildertrend’s share of searches among construction estimating software worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 13.7% to 11.4% in September 2026.

  5. In September 2026, Contractor Foreman rose from 8th to 7th among construction estimating software worldwide.

  6. In September 2026, Buildxact fell from 7th to 8th among construction estimating software worldwide.

How are Buildertrend’s branded searches counted?

1 search term

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

  • buildertrend

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How the Brand Demand Index is measured

Where does Buildertrend compete?

Buildertrend is ranked in four competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
Competitor setRankShare of searchesRanking
Construction tech4th of 76.3%Show ranking
Construction project management platforms3rd of 76.8%Show ranking
Construction estimating software3rd of 1111.4%Shown above
Construction software3rd of 1016.1%Show ranking
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