Autodesk Forma vs Trimble:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Trimble had more branded searches than Autodesk Forma among construction tech worldwide. Trimble had about 165,000 branded searches, while Autodesk Forma had 94,900. Trimble made up 17.2% of all construction tech searches we track, and Autodesk Forma accounted for 9.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about construction tech, Autodesk Forma appeared in three of the five answers and Trimble in none.
Who do people search for more?
Trimble, about 74% more searches than Autodesk Forma
Who does AI mention more?
Autodesk Forma, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Trimble in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Autodesk Forma, the only one of the two named
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Top construction tech in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Autodesk Forma was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Trimble did not appear in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Procore4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Autodesk Forma3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Buildertrend3 of 5Named in 2 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- Trimble0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Bentley Systems0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Raken0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about construction tech
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which construction tech should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best construction tech options?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best construction tech for construction operations?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“construction tech”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“construction software stack”
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 Trimble more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Autodesk Forma and Trimble by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven construction tech we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Trimble, Autodesk Forma. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Procore | Trimble | Autodesk Forma | Buildertrend | Fieldwire | Bentley Systems | Raken |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 57.8% | 21% | 3.7% | 7.7% | 5.4% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
| Nov 2025 | 57.5% | 20.9% | 3.7% | 7.7% | 5.3% | 3.4% | 1.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 61.4% | 18.3% | 2.7% | 8.2% | 4.6% | 3% | 1.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 56.9% | 20.6% | 3.1% | 9.2% | 5.3% | 3.4% | 1.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 57.3% | 20.7% | 4.2% | 7.6% | 5.3% | 3.4% | 1.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 57.3% | 20.7% | 4.8% | 7.6% | 5.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
| Apr 2026 | 58.7% | 17.5% | 7.1% | 7.8% | 4.5% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| May 2026 | 60.1% | 17.9% | 7.2% | 6.6% | 4.6% | 2.4% | 1.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 58.2% | 17.4% | 6.9% | 7.8% | 5.4% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| Jul 2026 | 61.2% | 14.9% | 8.7% | 6.7% | 4.7% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Aug 2026 | 61.2% | 15% | 8.7% | 6.7% | 4.7% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Sep 2026 | 57.6% | 17.2% | 9.9% | 6.3% | 5.3% | 2.3% | 1.3% |
How has the Autodesk Forma and Trimble comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Trimble was ahead of Autodesk Forma in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Autodesk Forma’s share of searches among construction tech worldwide moved from 3.7% to 9.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 35.2K to 94.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Trimble’s share of searches among construction tech worldwide moved from 21% to 17.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 201K to 165K.
How did search popularity change for construction tech worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Trimble gained share of searches among construction tech worldwide, from 15% to 17.2%.
In September 2026, Autodesk Forma gained share of searches among construction tech worldwide, from 8.7% to 9.9%.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Autodesk Forma’s and Trimble’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 build
- autodesk forma
Trimble
1 branded search term
- trimble
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