Carlson vs MicroSurvey FieldGenius:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Carlson had more branded searches than MicroSurvey FieldGenius among surveying software worldwide. Carlson had about 33,100 branded searches, while MicroSurvey FieldGenius had 480. Carlson made up 5.4% of all surveying software searches we track, and MicroSurvey FieldGenius accounted for 0.08%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about surveying software, Carlson appeared in four of the five answers and MicroSurvey FieldGenius in two. Carlson was mentioned before MicroSurvey FieldGenius in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Carlson, about 69 searches for every 1 for MicroSurvey FieldGenius
Who does AI mention more?
Carlson, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, MicroSurvey FieldGenius in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Carlson, named ahead of MicroSurvey FieldGenius in every answer
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Top surveying software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Carlson was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. MicroSurvey FieldGenius was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Carlson was listed before MicroSurvey FieldGenius in every answer.
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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.
Trimble4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Carlson4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Autodesk Civil 3D3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Topcon3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- MicroSurvey FieldGenius2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Esri ArcGIS1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Leica Geosystems1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about surveying software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which surveying software should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best surveying software options?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best surveying software for field data capture?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“surveying software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“land survey software”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Carlson or MicroSurvey FieldGenius more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Carlson and MicroSurvey FieldGenius by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven surveying software we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Carlson, MicroSurvey FieldGenius. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Esri ArcGIS | Trimble | Autodesk Civil 3D | Carlson | Topcon | Leica Geosystems | MicroSurvey FieldGenius |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 47.2% | 30% | 7.4% | 6% | 6% | 3.3% | 0.04% |
| Nov 2025 | 49.8% | 26.4% | 7.9% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 2.9% | 0.04% |
| Dec 2025 | 49.2% | 26% | 7.8% | 7.8% | 6.4% | 2.8% | 0.04% |
| Jan 2026 | 46.3% | 28.9% | 8.7% | 5.8% | 7.1% | 3.2% | 0.04% |
| Feb 2026 | 46% | 29.1% | 8.7% | 5.8% | 7.1% | 3.2% | 0.05% |
| Mar 2026 | 46.8% | 29.8% | 7.3% | 7.3% | 6% | 2.7% | 0.04% |
| Apr 2026 | 49.9% | 26.3% | 7.9% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 2.9% | 0.05% |
| May 2026 | 46% | 29.1% | 8.7% | 5.8% | 7.1% | 3.2% | 0.06% |
| Jun 2026 | 41% | 31.8% | 9.5% | 6.4% | 7.8% | 3.5% | 0.05% |
| Jul 2026 | 45.3% | 28.7% | 8.6% | 7% | 7% | 3.1% | 0.07% |
| Aug 2026 | 44.5% | 28.2% | 10.3% | 6.9% | 6.9% | 3.1% | 0.07% |
| Sep 2026 | 51.3% | 26.8% | 8% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 2.9% | 0.08% |
How has the Carlson and MicroSurvey FieldGenius comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Carlson was ahead of MicroSurvey FieldGenius in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Carlson’s share of searches among surveying software worldwide moved from 6% to 5.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 40.5K to 33.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, MicroSurvey FieldGenius’ share of searches among surveying software worldwide moved from 0.04% to 0.08%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 260 to 480.
How did search popularity change for surveying software worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Carlson lost share of searches among surveying software worldwide, from 6.9% to 5.4%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for MicroSurvey FieldGenius worldwide rose 84.6% over 12 measured months, from 260 to 480 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Carlson’s and MicroSurvey FieldGenius’ 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.
Carlson
1 branded search term
- carlson
MicroSurvey FieldGenius
1 branded search term
- microsurvey fieldgenius
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