ArchiCAD vs Navisworks:Which is more popular by branded search?
In August 2026, ArchiCAD had more branded searches than Navisworks among BIM software worldwide. ArchiCAD was estimated to have 110K branded searches compared to Navisworks’ 60.5K, and held a 16.5% Share of Search versus Navisworks’ 9.1%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which is more popular in search, ArchiCAD or Navisworks?
Compare the building information modelling software teams use. 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.
Share of Search by month for ArchiCAD, Navisworks. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Revit | Tekla | ArchiCAD | Navisworks | Vectorworks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 45.1% | 16.5% | 20.2% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 45.9% | 20.6% | 16.8% | 7.5% | 9.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 39% | 26.1% | 17.4% | 7.8% | 9.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 42.7% | 19.1% | 19.1% | 8.6% | 10.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 42.7% | 19.1% | 19.1% | 8.6% | 10.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 45.1% | 16.5% | 20.2% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 44.2% | 16.2% | 19.8% | 8.9% | 10.9% |
| May 2026 | 45.1% | 16.5% | 20.2% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 46.9% | 17.1% | 17.1% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 47.7% | 17.4% | 17.4% | 9.6% | 7.8% |
| Aug 2026 | 45.1% | 20.2% | 16.5% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
How has the ArchiCAD and Navisworks comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- ArchiCAD was ahead of Navisworks in every measured month of the 11 months ending August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, ArchiCAD’s estimated Share of Search among BIM software worldwide moved from 20.2% to 16.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 165K to 110K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Navisworks’ estimated Share of Search among BIM software worldwide held steady at 9.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 74K to 60.5K.
How did search popularity change for BIM software worldwide in August 2026?
3 changes
In August 2026, Tekla overtook ArchiCAD to rank 2nd among BIM software worldwide, at 20.2%.
In August 2026, ArchiCAD lost estimated Share of Search among BIM software worldwide, from 17.4% to 16.5%.
In August 2026, Navisworks lost estimated Share of Search among BIM software worldwide, from 9.6% to 9.1%.
How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using ArchiCAD’s and Navisworks’ 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.
ArchiCAD
1 branded search term
- archicad
Navisworks
1 branded search term
- navisworks
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