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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 software worldwide. Autodesk Forma had about 92,900 branded searches, while Buildertrend had 60,500. Autodesk Forma made up 24.8% of all construction software searches we track, and Buildertrend accounted for 16.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about construction software, Buildertrend appeared in all five answers and Autodesk Forma in two. Buildertrend was mentioned before Autodesk Forma in every answer.

Among construction software worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Autodesk Forma, about 54% more searches than Buildertrend

Autodesk Forma 92.9K searchesBuildertrend 60.5K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Buildertrend, mentioned in every answer we collected

Buildertrend in 5 of 5Autodesk Forma in 2 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Buildertrend, named ahead of Autodesk Forma in every answer

Buildertrend first in 5Autodesk Forma never first

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Top construction software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

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

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Procore1st
  2. Buildertrend2nd
  3. Contractor Foreman3rd
  4. JobTread4th
  5. Autodesk Forma5th
  6. Fieldwire6th
  7. Fergus–
  8. Simpro–
  9. Archistar–
  10. CoConstruct–

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Buildertrend5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Contractor Foreman5 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
  • JobTread3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Autodesk Forma2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Fieldwire2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Fergus0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Simpro0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Archistar0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • CoConstruct0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

Not named in any answer:

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 ten construction software we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

Autodesk Forma and Buildertrend among construction software 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
MonthAutodesk FormaFergusBuildertrendFieldwireSimproJobTreadContractor ForemanArchistarCoConstructProcore
Oct 202510.3%19.8%24.2%16.7%13.8%7.2%2.8%2.6%1.8%0.78%
Nov 20259.8%23.1%23.1%15.9%13.2%6.9%2.7%2.5%1.7%1.1%
Dec 20257.4%21.3%26.1%14.8%12.2%9.6%3.1%2.3%1.9%1.3%
Jan 20267.4%21.2%25.9%14.8%12.4%9.5%3%2.3%1.5%1.9%
Feb 202611.1%18.3%22.4%15.6%12.9%10%3.2%2.4%1.6%2.4%
Mar 202613.1%18%22.1%15.2%12.8%9.9%3.2%2.4%1.3%2%
Apr 202618.6%21.5%21.5%12.3%10.3%7.9%3.1%1.9%1.3%1.6%
May 202618.1%25.8%17.2%12%12.2%7.7%3%1.9%1.3%0.83%
Jun 202617.1%24.4%20%13.8%9.4%8.9%2.9%1.5%1.2%0.78%
Jul 202621.4%25.2%16.9%11.7%9.7%9.2%2.5%1.5%1%0.81%
Aug 202621.5%25.3%16.9%11.8%9.8%9.3%2.5%1.5%1%0.45%
Sep 202624.8%19.7%16.1%13.6%11.4%8.8%2.8%1.4%0.96%0.35%

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

3 findings
  • The lead changed hands 3 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Autodesk Forma took it in May 2026, Buildertrend took it in June 2026, Autodesk Forma took it in July 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Autodesk Forma’s share of searches among construction software worldwide moved from 10.3% to 24.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 31.5K to 92.9K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Buildertrend’s share of searches among construction software worldwide moved from 24.2% to 16.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 74K to 60.5K.

How did search popularity change for construction software worldwide in September 2026?

2 changes

  1. In September 2026, Autodesk Forma overtook Fergus to become the leader among construction software worldwide, with 24.8% of the searches.

  2. In September 2026, Buildertrend lost share of searches among construction software worldwide, from 16.9% to 16.1%.

How are branded searches counted?

3 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

2 branded search terms

  • autodesk bim 360
  • autodesk forma

Buildertrend

1 branded search term

  • buildertrend

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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