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title: "Structural engineering software: Which brands are most popular in search?"
description: "Compare the software structural engineers design with. Share of Search among RISA, Tekla, ETABS, STAAD and SAP2000, the structural engineering software Brandwave compares worldwide, using the same methodology, market, and reporting period. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time."
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# Structural engineering software: Which brands are most popular in search?

Compare the software structural engineers design with. Share of Search among RISA, Tekla, ETABS, STAAD and SAP2000, the structural engineering software Brandwave compares worldwide, using the same methodology, market, and reporting period. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.

## Key facts

- **Competitive set**: Structural engineering software
- **Market**: Global
- **Brands compared**: 5
- **Month measured**: Aug 2026
- **Highest Share of Search**: RISA, 39.8%

## Which brand is most popular in search among structural engineering software worldwide?

- RISA and Tekla share the highest estimated Share of Search among structural engineering software worldwide, at 39.8% in August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, RISA’s estimated Share of Search among structural engineering software worldwide decreased from 55.3% to 39.8%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Tekla’s estimated Share of Search among structural engineering software worldwide increased from 30.3% to 39.8%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, ETABS’s estimated Share of Search among structural engineering software worldwide increased from 6.1% to 8%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, STAAD’s estimated Share of Search among structural engineering software worldwide increased from 3.3% to 8%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, SAP2000’s estimated Share of Search among structural engineering software worldwide decreased from 5% to 4.4%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, RISA’s estimated Share of Search among structural engineering software worldwide peaked at 55.4% in March 2026 and was lowest at 39.8% in August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Tekla’s estimated Share of Search among structural engineering software worldwide peaked at 39.8% in August 2026 and was lowest at 29.1% in May 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, ETABS’s estimated Share of Search among structural engineering software worldwide peaked at 8.8% in June 2026 and was lowest at 5.8% in November 2025.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, STAAD’s estimated Share of Search among structural engineering software worldwide peaked at 8% in August 2026 and was lowest at 2.9% in December 2025.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, SAP2000’s estimated Share of Search among structural engineering software worldwide peaked at 5% in October 2025 and was lowest at 3.5% in December 2025.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, STAAD rose from 5th to 4th among structural engineering software worldwide.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, SAP2000 fell from 4th to 5th among structural engineering software worldwide.

## Compare search popularity between leading brands

- [RISA vs Tekla: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/risa-vs-tekla): 39.8% Share of Search each.
- [RISA vs ETABS: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/etabs-vs-risa): 39.8% against 8% Share of Search.
- [RISA vs STAAD: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/risa-vs-staad): 39.8% against 8% Share of Search.
- [RISA vs SAP2000: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/risa-vs-sap2000): 39.8% against 4.4% Share of Search.
- [Tekla vs ETABS: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/etabs-vs-tekla): 39.8% against 8% Share of Search.
- [Tekla vs STAAD: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/staad-vs-tekla): 39.8% against 8% Share of Search.
- [Tekla vs SAP2000: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/sap2000-vs-tekla): 39.8% against 4.4% Share of Search.
- [ETABS vs STAAD: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/etabs-vs-staad): 8% Share of Search each.
- [ETABS vs SAP2000: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/etabs-vs-sap2000): 8% against 4.4% Share of Search.
- [STAAD vs SAP2000: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/sap2000-vs-staad): 8% against 4.4% Share of Search.

## How did search popularity change for structural engineering software worldwide in August 2026?

- In August 2026, Tekla gained estimated Share of Search among structural engineering software worldwide, from 35.6% to 39.8%.
- In August 2026, STAAD gained estimated Share of Search among structural engineering software worldwide, from 7.2% to 8%.
- In August 2026, RISA lost estimated Share of Search among structural engineering software worldwide, from 43.7% to 39.8%.
- In August 2026, ETABS lost estimated Share of Search among structural engineering software worldwide, from 8.8% to 8%.
- Estimated monthly branded searches for SAP2000 worldwide fell 33.3% over 11 measured months, from 22.2K to 14.8K in August 2026.

## Share of Search ranking

| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | Change vs prior month | Owned by |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | RISA | 39.8% | 135K | 0.0% | RISA |
| 2 | Tekla | 39.8% | 135K | +22.7% | Tekla |
| 3 | ETABS | 8% | 27.1K | 0.0% | ETABS |
| 4 | STAAD | 8% | 27.1K | +22.1% | STAAD |
| 5 | SAP2000 | 4.4% | 14.8K | 0.0% | SAP2000 |

## Historical estimated branded-search demand

| Month | Brand | Estimated monthly branded searches | Share of Search | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Oct 2025 | RISA | 246K | 55.3% | 1 |
| Oct 2025 | Tekla | 135K | 30.3% | 2 |
| Oct 2025 | ETABS | 27.1K | 6.1% | 3 |
| Oct 2025 | SAP2000 | 22.2K | 5% | 4 |
| Oct 2025 | STAAD | 14.8K | 3.3% | 5 |
| Nov 2025 | RISA | 246K | 52.2% | 1 |
| Nov 2025 | Tekla | 165K | 35% | 2 |
| Nov 2025 | ETABS | 27.1K | 5.8% | 3 |
| Nov 2025 | SAP2000 | 18.1K | 3.8% | 4 |
| Nov 2025 | STAAD | 14.8K | 3.1% | 5 |
| Dec 2025 | RISA | 201K | 47.9% | 1 |
| Dec 2025 | Tekla | 165K | 39.3% | 2 |
| Dec 2025 | ETABS | 27.1K | 6.5% | 3 |
| Dec 2025 | SAP2000 | 14.8K | 3.5% | 4 |
| Dec 2025 | STAAD | 12.1K | 2.9% | 5 |
| Jan 2026 | RISA | 201K | 51.2% | 1 |
| Jan 2026 | Tekla | 135K | 34.4% | 2 |
| Jan 2026 | ETABS | 27.1K | 6.9% | 3 |
| Jan 2026 | SAP2000 | 14.8K | 3.8% | 4 |
| Jan 2026 | STAAD | 14.8K | 3.8% | 5 |
| Feb 2026 | RISA | 201K | 51.2% | 1 |
| Feb 2026 | Tekla | 135K | 34.4% | 2 |
| Feb 2026 | ETABS | 27.1K | 6.9% | 3 |
| Feb 2026 | SAP2000 | 14.8K | 3.8% | 4 |
| Feb 2026 | STAAD | 14.8K | 3.8% | 5 |
| Mar 2026 | RISA | 246K | 55.4% | 1 |
| Mar 2026 | Tekla | 135K | 30.4% | 2 |
| Mar 2026 | ETABS | 27.1K | 6.1% | 3 |
| Mar 2026 | SAP2000 | 18.1K | 4.1% | 4 |
| Mar 2026 | STAAD | 18.1K | 4.1% | 5 |
| Apr 2026 | RISA | 201K | 53.7% | 1 |
| Apr 2026 | Tekla | 110K | 29.4% | 2 |
| Apr 2026 | ETABS | 27.1K | 7.2% | 3 |
| Apr 2026 | SAP2000 | 18.1K | 4.8% | 4 |
| Apr 2026 | STAAD | 18.1K | 4.8% | 5 |
| May 2026 | RISA | 201K | 53.1% | 1 |
| May 2026 | Tekla | 110K | 29.1% | 2 |
| May 2026 | ETABS | 27.1K | 7.2% | 3 |
| May 2026 | STAAD | 22.2K | 5.9% | 4 |
| May 2026 | SAP2000 | 18.1K | 4.8% | 5 |
| Jun 2026 | RISA | 135K | 43.7% | 1 |
| Jun 2026 | Tekla | 110K | 35.6% | 2 |
| Jun 2026 | ETABS | 27.1K | 8.8% | 3 |
| Jun 2026 | STAAD | 22.2K | 7.2% | 4 |
| Jun 2026 | SAP2000 | 14.8K | 4.8% | 5 |
| Jul 2026 | RISA | 135K | 43.7% | 1 |
| Jul 2026 | Tekla | 110K | 35.6% | 2 |
| Jul 2026 | ETABS | 27.1K | 8.8% | 3 |
| Jul 2026 | STAAD | 22.2K | 7.2% | 4 |
| Jul 2026 | SAP2000 | 14.8K | 4.8% | 5 |
| Aug 2026 | RISA | 135K | 39.8% | 1 |
| Aug 2026 | Tekla | 135K | 39.8% | 2 |
| Aug 2026 | ETABS | 27.1K | 8% | 3 |
| Aug 2026 | STAAD | 27.1K | 8% | 4 |
| Aug 2026 | SAP2000 | 14.8K | 4.4% | 5 |
| Sep 2026 | ETABS | — | — | — |
| Sep 2026 | RISA | — | — | — |
| Sep 2026 | SAP2000 | — | — | — |
| Sep 2026 | STAAD | — | — | — |
| Sep 2026 | Tekla | — | — | — |

## What is being compared

- **ETABS**: Measured on the search term “etabs”.
- **RISA**: Measured on the search term “risa”.
- **SAP2000**: Measured on the search term “sap2000”.
- **STAAD**: Measured on the search term “staad”.
- **Tekla**: Measured on the search term “tekla”.

- [ETABS](/demand/global-en/brands/etabs)
- [RISA](/demand/global-en/brands/risa)
- [SAP2000](/demand/global-en/brands/sap2000)
- [STAAD](/demand/global-en/brands/staad)
- [Tekla](/demand/global-en/brands/tekla)

## Methodology

- [How is branded search demand measured?](/demand/methodology): Where the figures come from, what they compare, and how they may be reused.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which brand is most popular in search among structural engineering software worldwide?

RISA and Tekla share the highest estimated Share of Search among structural engineering software worldwide, at 39.8% in August 2026. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.

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