JobTread vs STACK:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, JobTread had more branded searches than STACK among construction estimating software worldwide. JobTread had about 33,100 branded searches, while STACK had 1,720. JobTread made up 6.2% of all construction estimating software searches we track, and STACK accounted for 0.32%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about construction estimating software, STACK appeared in all five answers and JobTread in two. STACK was mentioned before JobTread in three out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
JobTread, about 19 searches for every 1 for STACK
Who does AI mention more?
STACK, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
STACK, named ahead of JobTread in 3 of 5 answers
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Top construction estimating software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, STACK appeared in all five answers. JobTread was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. STACK was listed before JobTread in three out of five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Buildxact1st- STACK2nd
Clear Estimates3rd
Procore4th- JobTread5th
Buildertrend6th
PlanSwift7th
Contractor Foreman8th
Bluebeam9th- CostOS–
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Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- STACK5 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
- PlanSwift4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Buildxact4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Buildertrend3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Clear Estimates3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- JobTread2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Contractor Foreman2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Bluebeam1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- CostOS0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about construction estimating software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which construction estimating software should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best construction estimating software options?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best construction estimating software for job cost estimates?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“construction estimating software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“building estimate software”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Is JobTread or STACK more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for JobTread and STACK by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 11 construction estimating software we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for JobTread, STACK. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | CostOS | Bluebeam | Buildertrend | Cubit | JobTread | PlanSwift | Contractor Foreman | Buildxact | STACK | Clear Estimates | Procore |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 47.2% | 21.2% | 11.6% | 9.5% | 3.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.32% | 0.3% | 0.38% |
| Nov 2025 | 50.7% | 18.5% | 10.2% | 10.2% | 3% | 3% | 1.2% | 2% | 0.29% | 0.27% | 0.49% |
| Dec 2025 | 45.9% | 20.5% | 11.3% | 11.3% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.32% | 0.35% | 0.54% |
| Jan 2026 | 40.4% | 22.2% | 12.2% | 12.2% | 4.5% | 3.6% | 1.4% | 2% | 0.36% | 0.31% | 0.89% |
| Feb 2026 | 37.4% | 25.1% | 11.3% | 11.3% | 5% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.41% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 41.5% | 22.8% | 12.5% | 8.3% | 5.6% | 3.7% | 1.8% | 2% | 0.39% | 0.32% | 1.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 16% | 8.8% | 4.8% | 65.1% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.69% | 0.79% | 0.14% | 0.12% | 0.35% |
| May 2026 | 43.5% | 23.9% | 10.7% | 8.8% | 4.8% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 0.28% | 0.51% |
| Jun 2026 | 37.2% | 25% | 13.7% | 9.2% | 6.1% | 3.4% | 2% | 2.2% | 0.37% | 0.3% | 0.54% |
| Jul 2026 | 39.2% | 26.3% | 11.8% | 7.9% | 6.4% | 3.5% | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.34% | 0.31% | 0.56% |
| Aug 2026 | 38.6% | 25.9% | 11.6% | 9.5% | 6.4% | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.33% | 0.31% | 0.31% |
| Sep 2026 | 37.7% | 25.3% | 11.4% | 11.4% | 6.2% | 3.4% | 2% | 1.9% | 0.32% | 0.24% | 0.24% |
How has the JobTread and STACK comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- JobTread was ahead of STACK in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, JobTread’s share of searches among construction estimating software worldwide moved from 3.5% to 6.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 22.2K to 33.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, STACK’s share of searches among construction estimating software worldwide held steady at 0.32%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2K to 1.7K.
How did search popularity change for construction estimating software worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using JobTread’s and STACK’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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