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Autodesk Forma vs Buildertrend:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Autodesk Forma had more branded searches than Buildertrend among construction project management platforms worldwide. Autodesk Forma had about 161,000 branded searches, while Buildertrend had 60,500. Autodesk Forma made up 18.2% of all construction project management platform searches we track, and Buildertrend accounted for 6.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about construction project management platforms, Autodesk Forma and Buildertrend each appeared in four of the five answers. Autodesk Forma was mentioned before Buildertrend in three out of five answers.

Among construction project management platforms worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Autodesk Forma, about 3 searches for every 1 for Buildertrend

Autodesk Forma 161K searchesBuildertrend 60.5K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Both were mentioned in 4 of 5 answers.

Autodesk Forma in 4 of 5Buildertrend in 4 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Autodesk Forma, named ahead of Buildertrend in 3 of 5 answers

Autodesk Forma first in 3Buildertrend first in 2

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Top construction project management platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Autodesk Forma was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Buildertrend was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Autodesk Forma was listed before Buildertrend in three out of five answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Procore1st
  2. Autodesk Forma2nd
  3. Buildertrend3rd
  4. Fieldwire4th
  5. JobTread5th
  6. Contractor Foreman6th
  7. Raken7th

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Procore5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Autodesk Forma4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Buildertrend4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Fieldwire4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • JobTread2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Contractor Foreman2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Raken1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.

Is Autodesk Forma or Buildertrend more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Autodesk Forma and Buildertrend by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven construction project management platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

Autodesk Forma and Buildertrend among construction project management platforms worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Autodesk Forma, Buildertrend. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthProcoreAutodesk FormaBuildertrendFieldwireJobTreadRakenContractor Foreman
Oct 202563.4%17.1%8.4%5.8%2.5%1.8%0.98%
Nov 202563.5%17.1%8.4%5.8%2.5%1.8%0.97%
Dec 202566.1%14%8.7%4.9%3.2%1.9%1%
Jan 202661.9%15.9%9.9%5.6%3.6%1.8%1.2%
Feb 202662.3%17.2%8.1%5.7%3.6%1.8%1.2%
Mar 202661.8%17.8%8.1%5.6%3.6%1.8%1.2%
Apr 202662.7%18.3%8.3%4.7%3%1.8%1.2%
May 202665.1%17%7.1%4.9%3.2%1.6%1.2%
Jun 202662.8%16.4%8.3%5.7%3.7%1.8%1.2%
Jul 202663.8%18.1%6.9%4.8%3.8%1.5%1%
Aug 202664.8%16.8%7%4.9%3.8%1.5%1%
Sep 202662.8%18.2%6.8%5.8%3.7%1.5%1.2%

How has the Autodesk Forma and Buildertrend comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings

How did search popularity change for construction project management platforms worldwide in September 2026?

2 changes

  1. In September 2026, Autodesk Forma gained share of searches among construction project management platforms worldwide, from 16.8% to 18.2%.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for Buildertrend worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 74K to 60.5K in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

11 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Autodesk Forma’s and Buildertrend’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.

Autodesk Forma

10 branded search terms

  • autodesk bim 360
  • autodesk build
  • autodesk construction cloud
  • autodesk forma
  • autodesk forma app
  • autodesk forma software
  • autodeskforma
  • forma build
  • forma collaborate
  • forma takeoff

Buildertrend

1 branded search term

  • buildertrend

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