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 16.1% of all global construction software searches, placing Buildertrend third out of ten brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about construction software, Buildertrend appeared in all answers and was the second most recommended of the ten.
Buildertrend is the third most searched of 10 competitors and the second most recommended in AI answers.
Autodesk FormaShare of searches 24.8%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
FergusShare of searches 19.7%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
BuildertrendShare of searches 16.1%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
FieldwireShare of searches 13.6%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
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, Buildertrend appeared in all five answers. Buildertrend is the second most recommended of the ten.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
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
See every answer about construction software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which construction software should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best construction software tools?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best construction software for building projects?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“construction software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“software for contractors”
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 Buildertrend?
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
| Month | Autodesk Forma | Fergus | Buildertrend | Fieldwire | Simpro | JobTread | Contractor Foreman | Archistar | CoConstruct | Procore |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 10.3% | 19.8% | 24.2% | 16.7% | 13.8% | 7.2% | 2.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 0.78% |
| Nov 2025 | 9.8% | 23.1% | 23.1% | 15.9% | 13.2% | 6.9% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 7.4% | 21.3% | 26.1% | 14.8% | 12.2% | 9.6% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 7.4% | 21.2% | 25.9% | 14.8% | 12.4% | 9.5% | 3% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Feb 2026 | 11.1% | 18.3% | 22.4% | 15.6% | 12.9% | 10% | 3.2% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 13.1% | 18% | 22.1% | 15.2% | 12.8% | 9.9% | 3.2% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 2% |
| Apr 2026 | 18.6% | 21.5% | 21.5% | 12.3% | 10.3% | 7.9% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| May 2026 | 18.1% | 25.8% | 17.2% | 12% | 12.2% | 7.7% | 3% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.83% |
| Jun 2026 | 17.1% | 24.4% | 20% | 13.8% | 9.4% | 8.9% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.78% |
| Jul 2026 | 21.4% | 25.2% | 16.9% | 11.7% | 9.7% | 9.2% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1% | 0.81% |
| Aug 2026 | 21.5% | 25.3% | 16.9% | 11.8% | 9.8% | 9.3% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1% | 0.45% |
| Sep 2026 | 24.8% | 19.7% | 16.1% | 13.6% | 11.4% | 8.8% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 0.96% | 0.35% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, moved from 2nd to 1st | 24.8% | 92.9K | +20.8% | +3.2 pointsmoved from 2nd to 1st | |
| 2, moved from 1st to 2nd | 19.7% | 74K | -18.2% | -5.6 pointsmoved from 1st to 2nd | |
| 3, held 3rd | 16.1% | 60.5K | 0% | -0.8 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 13.6% | 51K | +21.3% | +1.8 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 11.4% | 42.9K | +22.6% | +1.6 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 8.8% | 33.1K | 0% | -0.4 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 2.8% | 10.5K | +18.7% | +0.3 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 1.4% | 5.4K | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 0.96% | 3.6K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 10, held 10th | 0.35% | 1.3K | -18.8% | -0.1 points |
24.8%
Moved from 2nd to 1st. 92.9K estimated branded searches, +20.8% vs prior month. Share +3.2 points.
2.
Fergus19.7%
Moved from 1st to 2nd. 74K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -5.6 points.
16.1%
Held 3rd. 60.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.8 points.
13.6%
Held 4th. 51K estimated branded searches, +21.3% vs prior month. Share +1.8 points.
5.
Simpro11.4%
Held 5th. 42.9K estimated branded searches, +22.6% vs prior month. Share +1.6 points.
6.
JobTread8.8%
Held 6th. 33.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
2.8%
Held 7th. 10.5K estimated branded searches, +18.7% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
1.4%
Held 8th. 5.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
0.96%
Held 9th. 3.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
10.
Procore0.35%
Held 10th. 1.3K estimated branded searches, -18.8% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
Compare popularity between Buildertrend and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Buildertrend
19 comparisons
- Autodesk Forma vs Buildertrend
- Bluebeam vs Buildertrend
- Buildertrend vs CostOS
- Buildertrend vs Cubit
- Buildertrend vs Fergus
- Buildertrend vs Procore
- Buildertrend vs Trimble
- Buildertrend vs Fieldwire
- Buildertrend vs Simpro
- Buildertrend vs JobTread
- Bentley Systems vs Buildertrend
- Buildertrend vs PlanSwift
- Buildertrend vs Raken
- Buildertrend vs Contractor Foreman
- Buildertrend vs Buildxact
- Archistar vs Buildertrend
- Buildertrend vs CoConstruct
- Buildertrend vs STACK
- Buildertrend vs Clear Estimates
How has branded search demand for Buildertrend changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
4 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 software worldwide decreased from 24.2% to 16.1%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Buildertrend’s share of searches among construction software worldwide peaked at 26.1% in December 2025 and was lowest at 16.1% in September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Buildertrend fell from 1st to 3rd among construction software worldwide.
How did search popularity change for construction software worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes

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

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

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

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

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

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 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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Where does Buildertrend compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction tech | 4th of 7 | 6.3% | Show ranking |
| Construction project management platforms | 3rd of 7 | 6.8% | Show ranking |
| Construction estimating software | 3rd of 11 | 11.4% | Show ranking |
| Construction software | 3rd of 10 | 16.1% | Shown above |

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