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Archistar vs Rave Build:Which is more popular in New Zealand?

In September 2026, Rave Build had more branded searches than Archistar among construction software in New Zealand. Rave Build had about 980 branded searches, while Archistar had 50. Rave Build made up 5.7% of all construction software searches we track, and Archistar accounted for 0.29%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about construction software, Rave Build appeared in two of the five answers and Archistar in none.

Among construction software in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Rave Build, about 20 searches for every 1 for Archistar

Rave Build 980 searchesArchistar 50 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Rave Build, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Archistar in 0

Rave Build in 2 of 5Archistar in 0 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Rave Build, the only one of the two named

Rave Build first in 2Archistar never named

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Top construction software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Rave Build was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and 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. Rave Build1st
  2. Archistar–

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Rave Build2 of 5Named in 1 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. 2Rave Build

  • 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. 3Rave Build

      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 Rave Build more popular in search?

        This chart shows how often people search Google for Archistar and Rave Build 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 Rave Build among construction software in New Zealand, by month

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

        View monthly share of searches table
        MonthRave BuildArchistar
        Nov 20255.9%0.39%
        Dec 20256%0.2%
        Jan 20265.8%0.23%
        Feb 20265.9%0.52%
        Mar 20266.1%0.55%
        Apr 20266.9%0.4%
        May 20267.7%0.32%
        Jun 20266.8%0.23%
        Jul 20266.5%0.36%
        Aug 20266.4%0.23%
        Sep 20265.7%0.29%
        Oct 2026——

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

        3 findings

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

        2 changes

        1. In September 2026, Rave Build lost share of searches among construction software in New Zealand, from 6.4% to 5.7%.

        2. 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 Rave Build’s branded searches counted?

        4 search terms

        Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Archistar’s and Rave Build’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

        Rave Build

        2 branded search terms

        • rave build
        • ravebuild

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