Fergus vs Fieldwire:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Fergus had more branded searches than Fieldwire among construction software worldwide. Fergus had about 74,000 branded searches, while Fieldwire had 51,000. Fergus made up 19.7% of all construction software searches we track, and Fieldwire accounted for 13.6%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about construction software, Fieldwire appeared in two of the five answers and Fergus in none.
Who do people search for more?
Fergus, about 45% more searches than Fieldwire
Who does AI mention more?
Fieldwire, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Fergus in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Fieldwire, 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, Fieldwire was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Fergus 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 Fergus or Fieldwire more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Fergus and Fieldwire 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 Fergus, Fieldwire. 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 Fergus and Fieldwire comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Fergus was ahead of Fieldwire in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Fergus’ share of searches among construction software worldwide moved from 19.8% to 19.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 60.5K to 74K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Fieldwire’s share of searches among construction software worldwide moved from 16.7% to 13.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 51.1K to 51K.
How did search popularity change for construction software worldwide in September 2026?
3 changes
In September 2026, Autodesk Forma overtook Fergus to become the leader among construction software worldwide, with 24.8% of the searches.
In September 2026, Fieldwire gained share of searches among construction software worldwide, from 11.8% to 13.6%.
In September 2026, Fergus lost share of searches among construction software worldwide, from 25.3% to 19.7%.
How are branded searches counted?
7 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Fergus’ and Fieldwire’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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