CostOS vs Cubit:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, CostOS had more branded searches than Cubit among construction estimating software worldwide. CostOS had about 201,000 branded searches, while Cubit had 60,500. CostOS made up 37.7% of all construction estimating software searches we track, and Cubit accounted for 11.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about construction estimating software, neither CostOS nor Cubit appeared in any of the five answers.
Who do people search for more?
CostOS, about 3 searches for every 1 for Cubit
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 0 of 5 answers.
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Top construction estimating software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, neither CostOS nor Cubit showed up in any of the five answers.
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- +1 more
Cubit–
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
- Cubit0 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 CostOS or Cubit more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for CostOS and Cubit 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 CostOS, Cubit. 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 CostOS and Cubit comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Cubit took it in April 2026, CostOS took it in May 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, CostOS’s share of searches among construction estimating software worldwide moved from 47.2% to 37.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 301K to 201K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Cubit’s share of searches among construction estimating software worldwide moved from 9.5% to 11.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 60.5K.
How did search popularity change for construction estimating software worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Cubit gained share of searches among construction estimating software worldwide, from 9.5% to 11.4%.
In September 2026, CostOS lost share of searches among construction estimating software worldwide, from 38.6% to 37.7%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using CostOS’s and Cubit’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.
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