Archistar vs Autodesk Forma:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Autodesk Forma had more branded searches than Archistar among construction software worldwide. Autodesk Forma had about 92,900 branded searches, while Archistar had 5,400. Autodesk Forma made up 24.8% of all construction software searches we track, and Archistar accounted for 1.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about construction software, Autodesk Forma appeared in two of the five answers and Archistar in none.
Who do people search for more?
Autodesk Forma, about 17 searches for every 1 for Archistar
Who does AI mention more?
Autodesk Forma, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Archistar in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Autodesk Forma, the only one of the two named
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Top construction software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Autodesk Forma was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Archistar did not appear in any of the five answers.
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.
Buildertrend5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Contractor Foreman5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Procore5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
JobTread3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Autodesk Forma2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Fieldwire2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Fergus0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Simpro0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Archistar0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
CoConstruct0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about construction software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which construction software should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best construction software tools?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best construction software for building projects?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“construction software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“software for contractors”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Is Archistar or Autodesk Forma more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Archistar and Autodesk Forma by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten construction software we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Autodesk Forma, Archistar. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Autodesk Forma | Fergus | Buildertrend | Fieldwire | Simpro | JobTread | Contractor Foreman | Archistar | CoConstruct | Procore |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 10.3% | 19.8% | 24.2% | 16.7% | 13.8% | 7.2% | 2.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 0.78% |
| Nov 2025 | 9.8% | 23.1% | 23.1% | 15.9% | 13.2% | 6.9% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 7.4% | 21.3% | 26.1% | 14.8% | 12.2% | 9.6% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 7.4% | 21.2% | 25.9% | 14.8% | 12.4% | 9.5% | 3% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Feb 2026 | 11.1% | 18.3% | 22.4% | 15.6% | 12.9% | 10% | 3.2% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 13.1% | 18% | 22.1% | 15.2% | 12.8% | 9.9% | 3.2% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 2% |
| Apr 2026 | 18.6% | 21.5% | 21.5% | 12.3% | 10.3% | 7.9% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| May 2026 | 18.1% | 25.8% | 17.2% | 12% | 12.2% | 7.7% | 3% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.83% |
| Jun 2026 | 17.1% | 24.4% | 20% | 13.8% | 9.4% | 8.9% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.78% |
| Jul 2026 | 21.4% | 25.2% | 16.9% | 11.7% | 9.7% | 9.2% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1% | 0.81% |
| Aug 2026 | 21.5% | 25.3% | 16.9% | 11.8% | 9.8% | 9.3% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1% | 0.45% |
| Sep 2026 | 24.8% | 19.7% | 16.1% | 13.6% | 11.4% | 8.8% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 0.96% | 0.35% |
How has the Archistar and Autodesk Forma comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Autodesk Forma was ahead of Archistar in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Archistar’s share of searches among construction software worldwide moved from 2.6% to 1.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 8.1K to 5.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Autodesk Forma’s share of searches among construction software worldwide moved from 10.3% to 24.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 31.5K to 92.9K.
How did search popularity change for construction software worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Autodesk Forma overtook Fergus to become the leader among construction software worldwide, with 24.8% of the searches.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Archistar worldwide fell 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 8.1K to 5.4K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Archistar’s and Autodesk Forma’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.
Archistar
1 branded search term
- archistar
Autodesk Forma
2 branded search terms
- autodesk bim 360
- autodesk forma
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