Archistar vs Buildertrend:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Buildertrend had more branded searches than Archistar among construction software worldwide. Buildertrend had about 60,500 branded searches, while Archistar had 5,400. Buildertrend made up 16.1% of all construction software searches we track, and Archistar accounted for 1.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about construction software, Buildertrend appeared in all five answers and Archistar in none.
Who do people search for more?
Buildertrend, about 11 searches for every 1 for Archistar
Who does AI mention more?
Buildertrend, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Buildertrend, 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, Buildertrend appeared in all five answers. 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 Buildertrend more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Archistar and Buildertrend 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 Buildertrend, 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 Buildertrend comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Buildertrend 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, Buildertrend’s share of searches among construction software worldwide moved from 24.2% to 16.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 74K to 60.5K.
How did search popularity change for construction software worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Buildertrend lost share of searches among construction software worldwide, from 16.9% to 16.1%.
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?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Archistar’s and Buildertrend’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
Buildertrend
1 branded search term
- buildertrend
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