ArchiCAD vs Tekla:Which is more popular by branded search?
In August 2026, Tekla had more branded searches than ArchiCAD among BIM software worldwide. Tekla was estimated to have 135K branded searches compared to ArchiCAD’s 110K, and held a 20.2% Share of Search versus ArchiCAD’s 16.5%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which is more popular in search, ArchiCAD or Tekla?
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 Tekla, ArchiCAD. 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 Tekla comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 3 times in the 11 months ending August 2026: Tekla took it in November 2025, ArchiCAD took it in March 2026, Tekla took it in 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, Tekla’s estimated Share of Search among BIM software worldwide moved from 16.5% to 20.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 135K.
How did search popularity change for BIM software worldwide in August 2026?
2 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%.
How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using ArchiCAD’s and Tekla’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.
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