PreconSuite vs SmartBid:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, SmartBid had more branded searches than PreconSuite among construction bid management software worldwide. SmartBid had about 14,800 branded searches, while PreconSuite had 490. SmartBid made up 18.2% of all construction bid management software searches we track, and PreconSuite accounted for 0.6%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about construction bid management software, SmartBid appeared in three of the five answers and PreconSuite in none.
Who do people search for more?
SmartBid, about 30 searches for every 1 for PreconSuite
Who does AI mention more?
SmartBid, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, PreconSuite in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
SmartBid, the only one of the two named
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Top construction bid management software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, SmartBid was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. PreconSuite 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.
BuildingConnected1st
Procore2nd
PlanHub3rd
STACK4th- SmartBid5th
- ConstructConnect6th
PreconSuite–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- PlanHub5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- BuildingConnected5 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
- ConstructConnect3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- SmartBid3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- STACK3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- PreconSuite0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about construction bid management software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which construction bid management software should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best construction bidding software options?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best bid management software for a general contractor?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“construction bidding software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“bid management software”
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 22, 2026.
Is PreconSuite or SmartBid more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for PreconSuite and SmartBid by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven construction bid management software we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for SmartBid, PreconSuite. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | ConstructConnect | PlanHub | SmartBid | BuildingConnected | STACK | PreconSuite | Procore |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 35.3% | 35.3% | 15.8% | 10.6% | 2.2% | 0.64% | 0.26% |
| Nov 2025 | 31.6% | 38.6% | 17.3% | 9.5% | 2% | 0.76% | 0.21% |
| Dec 2025 | 34.1% | 34.1% | 18.6% | 10.2% | 2.2% | 0.67% | 0.23% |
| Jan 2026 | 34.4% | 34.4% | 15.4% | 12.6% | 2.3% | 0.77% | 0.22% |
| Feb 2026 | 34.4% | 34.4% | 15.4% | 12.6% | 2.3% | 0.74% | 0.27% |
| Mar 2026 | 35.4% | 35.4% | 12.9% | 12.9% | 2.5% | 0.64% | 0.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 35.2% | 35.2% | 15.8% | 10.5% | 2.3% | 0.69% | 0.22% |
| May 2026 | 33.3% | 33.3% | 18.2% | 12.2% | 2.1% | 0.65% | 0.26% |
| Jun 2026 | 30.9% | 37.8% | 16.9% | 11.3% | 2.3% | 0.57% | 0.21% |
| Jul 2026 | 32.4% | 32.4% | 17.7% | 14.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Aug 2026 | 34.4% | 34.4% | 15.4% | 12.6% | 2.2% | 0.75% | 0.23% |
| Sep 2026 | 33.3% | 33.3% | 18.2% | 12.2% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
How has the PreconSuite and SmartBid comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- SmartBid was ahead of PreconSuite in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, PreconSuite’s share of searches among construction bid management software worldwide moved from 0.64% to 0.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 600 to 490.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, SmartBid’s share of searches among construction bid management software worldwide moved from 15.8% to 18.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 14.8K.
How did search popularity change for construction bid management software worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, SmartBid gained share of searches among construction bid management software worldwide, from 15.4% to 18.2%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for PreconSuite worldwide fell 18.3% over 12 measured months, from 600 to 490 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using PreconSuite’s and SmartBid’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.
PreconSuite
2 branded search terms
- pipeline suite
- preconsuite
SmartBid
1 branded search term
- smartbid
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