12d Model vs Primavera P6:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Primavera P6 had more branded searches than 12d Model among civil engineering software worldwide. Primavera P6 had about 49,500 branded searches, while 12d Model had 880. Primavera P6 made up 1.7% of all civil engineering software searches we track, and 12d Model accounted for 0.03%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about civil engineering software, Primavera P6 appeared in three of the five answers and 12d Model in one. Primavera P6 was mentioned before 12d Model in three out of four answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Primavera P6, about 56 searches for every 1 for 12d Model
Who does AI mention more?
Primavera P6, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, 12d Model in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Primavera P6, named ahead of 12d Model in 3 of 4 answers
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Top civil engineering software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Primavera P6 was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. 12d Model was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Primavera P6 was listed before 12d Model in three out of four answers that named either.
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.
AutoCAD5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Revit5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Civil 3D5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
STAAD5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Esri ArcGIS4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
ETABS4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
HEC-RAS4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
SAP20004 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Primavera P63 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
12d Model1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about civil engineering software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which civil engineering software should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best civil engineering software options?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best civil engineering software for road design?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“civil engineering software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“civil design software”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Is 12d Model or Primavera P6 more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for 12d Model and Primavera P6 by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 14 civil engineering software we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Primavera P6, 12d Model. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | AutoCAD | QGIS | Revit | Esri ArcGIS | Civil 3D | Primavera P6 | ETABS | HEC-RAS | STAAD | EPANET | SAP2000 | InfraWorks | OpenRoads | 12d Model |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 52.8% | 15.9% | 13% | 11.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.95% | 0.78% | 0.52% | 0.64% | 0.78% | 0.29% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Nov 2025 | 53% | 15.9% | 13% | 11% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.96% | 0.78% | 0.52% | 0.64% | 0.64% | 0.29% | 0.07% | 0.02% |
| Dec 2025 | 54.1% | 16.3% | 10.9% | 11.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.54% | 0.54% | 0.66% | 0.24% | 0.08% | 0.02% |
| Jan 2026 | 50.3% | 18.6% | 12.4% | 10.9% | 2% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.75% | 0.61% | 0.61% | 0.61% | 0.27% | 0.08% | 0.02% |
| Feb 2026 | 50.4% | 18.6% | 12.4% | 10.8% | 2% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.75% | 0.61% | 0.61% | 0.61% | 0.33% | 0.08% | 0.02% |
| Mar 2026 | 52.8% | 15.9% | 13% | 11.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.95% | 0.78% | 0.64% | 0.64% | 0.64% | 0.29% | 0.08% | 0.03% |
| Apr 2026 | 49% | 18.1% | 12.1% | 12.6% | 2% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.89% | 0.73% | 0.73% | 0.73% | 0.27% | 0.1% | 0.03% |
| May 2026 | 50% | 18.5% | 12.3% | 10.7% | 2% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.91% | 0.91% | 0.74% | 0.74% | 0.27% | 0.08% | 0.03% |
| Jun 2026 | 52.7% | 15.9% | 13% | 9.2% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.96% | 0.96% | 0.78% | 0.64% | 0.29% | 0.08% | 0.03% |
| Jul 2026 | 48.1% | 17.7% | 14.5% | 10.3% | 1.9% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 0.87% | 1.1% | 0.71% | 0.71% | 0.32% | 0.09% | 0.04% |
| Aug 2026 | 52.8% | 15.9% | 13% | 9.2% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.78% | 1.2% | 0.64% | 0.64% | 0.29% | 0.08% | 0.03% |
| Sep 2026 | 52.6% | 15.8% | 12.9% | 11.1% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.95% | 0.78% | 0.78% | 0.64% | 0.64% | 0.23% | 0.08% | 0.03% |
How has the 12d Model and Primavera P6 comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Primavera P6 was ahead of 12d Model in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, 12d Model’s share of searches among civil engineering software worldwide held steady at 0.03%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 720 to 880.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Primavera P6’s share of searches among civil engineering software worldwide moved from 1.4% to 1.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 40.5K to 49.5K.
How did search popularity change for civil engineering software worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes

Estimated monthly branded searches for 12d Model worldwide rose 22.2% over 12 measured months, from 720 to 880 in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Primavera P6 worldwide rose 22.2% over 12 measured months, from 40.5K to 49.5K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using 12d Model’s and Primavera P6’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.
12d Model
1 branded search term
- 12d model
Primavera P6
1 branded search term
- primavera p6
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