Buildxact vs Rave Build:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In September 2026, Rave Build had more branded searches than Buildxact among construction software in New Zealand. Rave Build had about 980 branded searches, while Buildxact had 590. Rave Build made up 5.7% of all construction software searches we track, and Buildxact accounted for 3.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about construction software, Buildxact appeared in four of the five answers and Rave Build in two. Buildxact was mentioned before Rave Build in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Rave Build, about 66% more searches than Buildxact
Who does AI mention more?
Buildxact, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Rave Build in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Buildxact, named ahead of Rave Build in every answer
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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. 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. Buildxact was listed before Rave Build in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Buildxact1st
- Rave Build2nd
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
- Rave Build2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 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 Rave Build more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Buildxact 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.
Share of searches by month for Rave Build, Buildxact. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Rave Build | Buildxact |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 5.9% | 3.8% |
| Dec 2025 | 6% | 3.9% |
| Jan 2026 | 5.8% | 4.6% |
| Feb 2026 | 5.9% | 3.9% |
| Mar 2026 | 6.1% | 4% |
| Apr 2026 | 6.9% | 4.8% |
| May 2026 | 7.7% | 3.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 6.8% | 4.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 6.5% | 3.5% |
| Aug 2026 | 6.4% | 3.5% |
| Sep 2026 | 5.7% | 3.4% |
| Oct 2026 | — | — |
How has branded search for Buildxact and Rave Build changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Rave Build was ahead of Buildxact 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, Rave Build’s share of searches among construction software in New Zealand moved from 5.9% to 5.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 910 to 980.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand construction software in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Rave Build lost share of searches among construction software in New Zealand, from 6.4% to 5.7%.
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 Rave Build’s branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Buildxact’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.
Buildxact
2 branded search terms
- buildxact
- buildxact estimating
Rave Build
2 branded search terms
- rave build
- ravebuild
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