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Archistar vs Buildertrend:Which is more popular in New Zealand?

In September 2026, Buildertrend had more branded searches than Archistar among construction software in New Zealand. Buildertrend had about 1,900 branded searches, while Archistar had 50. Buildertrend made up 11.1% of all construction software searches we track, and Archistar accounted for 0.29%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about construction software, Buildertrend appeared in one of the five answers and Archistar in none.

Among construction software in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Buildertrend, about 38 searches for every 1 for Archistar

Buildertrend 1.9K searchesArchistar 50 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Buildertrend, mentioned in 1 of 5 answers, Archistar in 0

Buildertrend in 1 of 5Archistar in 0 of 5

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Top construction software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Buildertrend was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Archistar 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.

  1. Buildertrend1st
  2. Archistar–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Buildertrend1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Archistar0 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 in New Zealand?”

    1. Asked ChatGPT

      “What are the best construction software tools in New Zealand?”

      1. Asked ChatGPT

        “What's the best construction software in New Zealand for a building business?”

        1. Searched Google, AI Overview

          “construction software”

          1. 4Buildertrend

        2. Searched Google, AI Overview

          “job costing software for builders”

          Not named in any answer:

          Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.

          Is Archistar or Buildertrend more popular in search?

          This chart shows how often people search Google for Archistar and Buildertrend by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight construction software we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

          Archistar and Buildertrend among construction software in New Zealand, by month

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

          View monthly share of searches table
          MonthBuildertrendArchistar
          Nov 202512.4%0.39%
          Dec 202510.1%0.2%
          Jan 202612.5%0.23%
          Feb 202612.3%0.52%
          Mar 202610.4%0.55%
          Apr 202610.6%0.4%
          May 202612.1%0.32%
          Jun 202610.8%0.23%
          Jul 20269.5%0.36%
          Aug 202611.1%0.23%
          Sep 202611.1%0.29%
          Oct 2026——

          How has branded search for Archistar and Buildertrend changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?

          3 findings

          How did search popularity change for New Zealand construction software in September 2026?

          1 change

          1. Estimated monthly branded searches for Archistar in New Zealand fell 16.7% over 11 measured months, from 60 to 50 in September 2026.

          How are Archistar’s and Buildertrend’s branded searches counted?

          3 search terms

          Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Archistar’s and Buildertrend’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.

          Archistar

          2 branded search terms

          • archistar
          • archistar ai

          Buildertrend

          1 branded search term

          • buildertrend

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