InfraWorks vs SAP2000:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, SAP2000 had more branded searches than InfraWorks among civil engineering software worldwide. SAP2000 had about 18,100 branded searches, while InfraWorks had 6,600. SAP2000 made up 0.64% of all civil engineering software searches we track, and InfraWorks accounted for 0.23%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about civil engineering software, SAP2000 appeared in four of the five answers and InfraWorks in two. SAP2000 was mentioned before InfraWorks in four out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
SAP2000, about 3 searches for every 1 for InfraWorks
Who does AI mention more?
SAP2000, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, InfraWorks in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
SAP2000, named ahead of InfraWorks in 4 of 5 answers
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Top civil engineering software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, SAP2000 was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. InfraWorks was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. SAP2000 was listed before InfraWorks in four out of 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.
AutoCAD5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Revit5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Civil 3D5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
STAAD5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Esri ArcGIS4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
ETABS4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
HEC-RAS4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
SAP20004 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Primavera P63 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
InfraWorks2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about civil engineering software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which civil engineering software should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best civil engineering software options?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best civil engineering software for road design?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“civil engineering software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“civil design software”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Is InfraWorks or SAP2000 more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for InfraWorks and SAP2000 by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 14 civil engineering software we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for SAP2000, InfraWorks. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | AutoCAD | QGIS | Revit | Esri ArcGIS | Civil 3D | Primavera P6 | ETABS | HEC-RAS | STAAD | EPANET | SAP2000 | InfraWorks | OpenRoads | 12d Model |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 52.8% | 15.9% | 13% | 11.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.95% | 0.78% | 0.52% | 0.64% | 0.78% | 0.29% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Nov 2025 | 53% | 15.9% | 13% | 11% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.96% | 0.78% | 0.52% | 0.64% | 0.64% | 0.29% | 0.07% | 0.02% |
| Dec 2025 | 54.1% | 16.3% | 10.9% | 11.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.54% | 0.54% | 0.66% | 0.24% | 0.08% | 0.02% |
| Jan 2026 | 50.3% | 18.6% | 12.4% | 10.9% | 2% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.75% | 0.61% | 0.61% | 0.61% | 0.27% | 0.08% | 0.02% |
| Feb 2026 | 50.4% | 18.6% | 12.4% | 10.8% | 2% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.75% | 0.61% | 0.61% | 0.61% | 0.33% | 0.08% | 0.02% |
| Mar 2026 | 52.8% | 15.9% | 13% | 11.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.95% | 0.78% | 0.64% | 0.64% | 0.64% | 0.29% | 0.08% | 0.03% |
| Apr 2026 | 49% | 18.1% | 12.1% | 12.6% | 2% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.89% | 0.73% | 0.73% | 0.73% | 0.27% | 0.1% | 0.03% |
| May 2026 | 50% | 18.5% | 12.3% | 10.7% | 2% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.91% | 0.91% | 0.74% | 0.74% | 0.27% | 0.08% | 0.03% |
| Jun 2026 | 52.7% | 15.9% | 13% | 9.2% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.96% | 0.96% | 0.78% | 0.64% | 0.29% | 0.08% | 0.03% |
| Jul 2026 | 48.1% | 17.7% | 14.5% | 10.3% | 1.9% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 0.87% | 1.1% | 0.71% | 0.71% | 0.32% | 0.09% | 0.04% |
| Aug 2026 | 52.8% | 15.9% | 13% | 9.2% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.78% | 1.2% | 0.64% | 0.64% | 0.29% | 0.08% | 0.03% |
| Sep 2026 | 52.6% | 15.8% | 12.9% | 11.1% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.95% | 0.78% | 0.78% | 0.64% | 0.64% | 0.23% | 0.08% | 0.03% |
How has the InfraWorks and SAP2000 comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- SAP2000 was ahead of InfraWorks in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, InfraWorks’ share of searches among civil engineering software worldwide moved from 0.29% to 0.23%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 8.1K to 6.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, SAP2000’s share of searches among civil engineering software worldwide moved from 0.78% to 0.64%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 22.2K to 18.1K.
How did search popularity change for civil engineering software worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes

Estimated monthly branded searches for InfraWorks worldwide fell 18.5% over 12 measured months, from 8.1K to 6.6K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for SAP2000 worldwide fell 18.5% over 12 measured months, from 22.2K to 18.1K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using InfraWorks’ and SAP2000’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.
InfraWorks
1 branded search term
- infraworks
SAP2000
1 branded search term
- sap2000
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