Buildxact vs NextMinute:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In September 2026, Buildxact had more branded searches than NextMinute among construction software in New Zealand. Buildxact had about 590 branded searches, while NextMinute had 480. Buildxact made up 3.4% of all construction software searches we track, and NextMinute accounted for 2.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about construction software, Buildxact appeared in four of the five answers and NextMinute in three. Buildxact and NextMinute were each mentioned first in two of the four answers.
Who do people search for more?
Buildxact, about 23% more searches than NextMinute
Who does AI mention more?
Buildxact, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, NextMinute in 3
Who does AI recommend more?
Each is named first in 2 of 4 answers.
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Top construction software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Buildxact was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. NextMinute was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Buildxact and NextMinute were each listed first in two of the four answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Buildxact1st
NextMinute2nd
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Buildxact4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- NextMinute3 of 5Named in 3 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?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best construction software tools in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best construction software in New Zealand for a building business?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“construction software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“job costing software for builders”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Buildxact or NextMinute more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Buildxact and NextMinute 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.
Share of searches by month for Buildxact, NextMinute. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Buildxact | NextMinute |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 3.8% | 3.8% |
| Dec 2025 | 3.9% | 3.9% |
| Jan 2026 | 4.6% | 4.6% |
| Feb 2026 | 3.9% | 3.8% |
| Mar 2026 | 4% | 4% |
| Apr 2026 | 4.8% | 3.9% |
| May 2026 | 3.8% | 3.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 4.1% | 3.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 3.5% | 2.9% |
| Aug 2026 | 3.5% | 3.5% |
| Sep 2026 | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Oct 2026 | — | — |
How has branded search for Buildxact and NextMinute changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Buildxact was ahead of NextMinute in every measured month of the 11 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending September 2026, Buildxact’s share of searches among construction software in New Zealand moved from 3.8% to 3.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 590.
- Across the 11 months ending September 2026, NextMinute’s share of searches among construction software in New Zealand moved from 3.8% to 2.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 590 to 480.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand construction software in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, NextMinute lost share of searches among construction software in New Zealand, from 3.5% to 2.8%.
Buildxact’s share of searches among construction software in New Zealand has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 4.1% to 3.4% in September 2026.
How are Buildxact’s and NextMinute’s branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Buildxact’s and NextMinute’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.
Buildxact
2 branded search terms
- buildxact
- buildxact estimating
NextMinute
2 branded search terms
- next minute
- nextminute
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