Buildertrend vs JobTread:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Buildertrend had more branded searches than JobTread among construction estimating software worldwide. Buildertrend had about 60,500 branded searches, while JobTread had 33,100. Buildertrend made up 11.4% of all construction estimating software searches we track, and JobTread accounted for 6.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about construction estimating software, Buildertrend appeared in three of the five answers and JobTread in two. Buildertrend and JobTread were each mentioned first in two of the four answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Buildertrend, about 83% more searches than JobTread
Who does AI mention more?
Buildertrend, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, JobTread in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Each is named first in 2 of 4 answers.
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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. JobTread was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Buildertrend and JobTread were each listed first in two of the four answers that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Buildxact1st
STACK2nd
Clear Estimates3rd
Procore4th
JobTread5th
Buildertrend6th
PlanSwift7th
Contractor Foreman8th
Bluebeam9th- 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
See every answer about construction estimating software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which construction estimating software should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best construction estimating software options?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best construction estimating software for job cost estimates?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“construction estimating software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“building estimate software”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Is Buildertrend or JobTread more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Buildertrend and JobTread by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 11 construction estimating software we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Buildertrend, JobTread. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | CostOS | Bluebeam | Buildertrend | Cubit | JobTread | PlanSwift | Contractor Foreman | Buildxact | STACK | Clear Estimates | Procore |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 47.2% | 21.2% | 11.6% | 9.5% | 3.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.32% | 0.3% | 0.38% |
| Nov 2025 | 50.7% | 18.5% | 10.2% | 10.2% | 3% | 3% | 1.2% | 2% | 0.29% | 0.27% | 0.49% |
| Dec 2025 | 45.9% | 20.5% | 11.3% | 11.3% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.32% | 0.35% | 0.54% |
| Jan 2026 | 40.4% | 22.2% | 12.2% | 12.2% | 4.5% | 3.6% | 1.4% | 2% | 0.36% | 0.31% | 0.89% |
| Feb 2026 | 37.4% | 25.1% | 11.3% | 11.3% | 5% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.41% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 41.5% | 22.8% | 12.5% | 8.3% | 5.6% | 3.7% | 1.8% | 2% | 0.39% | 0.32% | 1.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 16% | 8.8% | 4.8% | 65.1% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.69% | 0.79% | 0.14% | 0.12% | 0.35% |
| May 2026 | 43.5% | 23.9% | 10.7% | 8.8% | 4.8% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 0.28% | 0.51% |
| Jun 2026 | 37.2% | 25% | 13.7% | 9.2% | 6.1% | 3.4% | 2% | 2.2% | 0.37% | 0.3% | 0.54% |
| Jul 2026 | 39.2% | 26.3% | 11.8% | 7.9% | 6.4% | 3.5% | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.34% | 0.31% | 0.56% |
| Aug 2026 | 38.6% | 25.9% | 11.6% | 9.5% | 6.4% | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.33% | 0.31% | 0.31% |
| Sep 2026 | 37.7% | 25.3% | 11.4% | 11.4% | 6.2% | 3.4% | 2% | 1.9% | 0.32% | 0.24% | 0.24% |
How has the Buildertrend and JobTread comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Buildertrend was ahead of JobTread in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Buildertrend’s share of searches among construction estimating software worldwide moved from 11.6% to 11.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 74K to 60.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, JobTread’s share of searches among construction estimating software worldwide moved from 3.5% to 6.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 22.2K to 33.1K.
How did search popularity change for construction estimating software worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes

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.

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 branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Buildertrend’s and JobTread’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Buildertrend
1 branded search term
- buildertrend
JobTread
1 branded search term
- jobtread
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