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title: "ArchiCAD vs Tekla: Which is more popular by branded search?"
description: "Which is more popular in search, ArchiCAD or Tekla? Compare estimated monthly branded-search demand and Share of Search inside the BIM software set worldwide. 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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# ArchiCAD vs Tekla: Which is more popular by branded search?

Which is more popular in search, ArchiCAD or Tekla? Compare estimated monthly branded-search demand and Share of Search inside the BIM software set worldwide. 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

- **Compared**: ArchiCAD and Tekla
- **Competitive set**: BIM software
- **Market**: Global
- **Month measured**: Aug 2026
- **ArchiCAD Share of Search**: 16.5%
- **Tekla Share of Search**: 20.2%

## Which is more popular in search, ArchiCAD or Tekla?

- 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%.
- 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?

- 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%.

## Month by month

| Month | ArchiCAD estimated searches | ArchiCAD Share of Search | ArchiCAD rank | Tekla estimated searches | Tekla Share of Search | Tekla rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Oct 2025 | 165K | 20.2% | 2 | 135K | 16.5% | 3 |
| Nov 2025 | 135K | 16.8% | 3 | 165K | 20.6% | 2 |
| Dec 2025 | 110K | 17.4% | 3 | 165K | 26.1% | 2 |
| Jan 2026 | 135K | 19.1% | 2 | 135K | 19.1% | 3 |
| Feb 2026 | 135K | 19.1% | 2 | 135K | 19.1% | 3 |
| Mar 2026 | 165K | 20.2% | 2 | 135K | 16.5% | 3 |
| Apr 2026 | 135K | 19.8% | 2 | 110K | 16.2% | 3 |
| May 2026 | 135K | 20.2% | 2 | 110K | 16.5% | 3 |
| Jun 2026 | 110K | 17.1% | 2 | 110K | 17.1% | 3 |
| Jul 2026 | 110K | 17.4% | 2 | 110K | 17.4% | 3 |
| Aug 2026 | 110K | 16.5% | 3 | 135K | 20.2% | 2 |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — |

## 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.

- **ArchiCAD**: Measured on the search term “archicad”.
- **Tekla**: Measured on the search term “tekla”.

- [ArchiCAD profile](/demand/global-en/brands/archicad)
- [Tekla profile](/demand/global-en/brands/tekla)
- [All BIM software worldwide](/demand/global-en/categories/bim-software): The set both shares are measured inside, 5 brands.

## 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 is more popular in search, ArchiCAD or Tekla?

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%.

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