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How popular isClear Estimates?

In September 2026, people searched for Clear Estimates by name about 1,300 times worldwide, a 31.6% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 0.24% of all global construction estimating software searches, placing Clear Estimates tenth out of 11 brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about construction estimating software, Clear Estimates appeared in three of the five answers and was the third most recommended of the 11.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Clear Estimates is the tenth most searched of 11 competitors and the third 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. Clear EstimatesShare of searches 0.24%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd

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Top construction estimating software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Clear Estimates was mentioned in three out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Clear Estimates is the third 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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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 Clear Estimates?

Clear Estimates against construction estimating software worldwide, by month

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

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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 Clear Estimates and its closest rivals

Every comparison with Clear Estimates

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

2 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Clear Estimates worldwide fell from 1.9K to 1.3K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Clear Estimates rose from 11th to 10th among construction estimating software worldwide.

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 Clear Estimates’ branded searches counted?

1 search term

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Clear Estimates’ 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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