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OpenRoads vs STAAD:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, STAAD had more branded searches than OpenRoads among civil engineering software worldwide. STAAD had about 22,200 branded searches, while OpenRoads had 2,400. STAAD made up 0.78% of all civil engineering software searches we track, and OpenRoads accounted for 0.08%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about civil engineering software, STAAD appeared in all five answers and OpenRoads in two. STAAD was mentioned before OpenRoads in three out of five answers.

Among civil engineering software worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

STAAD, about 9 searches for every 1 for OpenRoads

STAAD 22.2K searchesOpenRoads 2.4K searches

Who does AI mention more?

STAAD, mentioned in every answer we collected

STAAD in 5 of 5OpenRoads in 2 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

STAAD, named ahead of OpenRoads in 3 of 5 answers

STAAD first in 3OpenRoads first in 2

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Top civil engineering software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, STAAD appeared in all five answers. OpenRoads was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. STAAD was listed before OpenRoads in three out of five answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. AutoCAD1st
  2. Civil 3D2nd
  3. Revit3rd
  4. STAAD4th
  5. ETABS5th
  6. SAP20006th
  7. HEC-RAS7th
  8. OpenRoads8th
  9. Esri ArcGIS9th
  10. EPANET10th
  11. +4 more

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
  • OpenRoads2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

+4 more

See every answer about civil engineering software

5 answers

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.

Is OpenRoads or STAAD more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for OpenRoads and STAAD 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.

OpenRoads and STAAD among civil engineering software worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for STAAD, OpenRoads. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthAutoCADQGISRevitEsri ArcGISCivil 3DPrimavera P6ETABSHEC-RASSTAADEPANETSAP2000InfraWorksOpenRoads12d Model
Oct 202552.8%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 202553%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 202554.1%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 202650.3%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 202650.4%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 202652.8%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 202649%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 202650%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 202652.7%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 202648.1%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 202652.8%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 202652.6%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 OpenRoads and STAAD comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • STAAD was ahead of OpenRoads in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, OpenRoads’ share of searches among civil engineering software worldwide moved from 0.07% to 0.08%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.9K to 2.4K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, STAAD’s share of searches among civil engineering software worldwide moved from 0.52% to 0.78%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 14.8K to 22.2K.

How did search popularity change for civil engineering software worldwide in September 2026?

2 changes

  1. In September 2026, STAAD fell from 8th to 9th among civil engineering software worldwide.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for OpenRoads worldwide rose 26.3% over 12 measured months, from 1.9K to 2.4K in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using OpenRoads’ and STAAD’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.

OpenRoads

1 branded search term

  • openroads

STAAD

1 branded search term

  • staad

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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