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How popular isSTACK?

In September 2026, people searched for STACK by name about 1,720 times worldwide, a 14.9% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 0.32% of all global construction estimating software searches, placing STACK ninth out of 11 brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about construction estimating software, STACK appeared in all answers and was the second most recommended of the 11.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

STACK is the ninth most searched of 11 competitors and the second 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. STACKShare of searches 0.32%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd

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Top construction estimating software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, STACK appeared in all five answers. STACK is the second 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 STACK?

STACK against construction estimating software worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for CostOS, Bluebeam, Buildertrend, Cubit, JobTread, PlanSwift, STACK. 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 STACK and its closest rivals

Every comparison with STACK

15 comparisons

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

2 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for STACK worldwide fell from 2K to 1.7K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, STACK rose from 10th to 9th 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 STACK’s branded searches counted?

2 search terms

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

  • stack estimating
  • stack takeoff

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How the Brand Demand Index is measured

Where does STACK compete?

STACK is ranked in two competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
Competitor setRankShare of searchesRanking
Construction estimating software9th of 110.32%Shown above
Construction bid management software5th of 72.1%Show ranking
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