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

In September 2026, Rave Build had more branded searches than Fergus among construction software in New Zealand. Rave Build had about 980 branded searches, while Fergus had 840. Rave Build made up 5.7% of all construction software searches we track, and Fergus accounted for 4.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about construction software, Rave Build appeared in two of the five answers and Fergus in one. Rave Build was mentioned before Fergus in two out of three answers that named either.

Among construction software in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Rave Build, about 17% more searches than Fergus

Rave Build 980 searchesFergus 840 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Rave Build, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Fergus in 1

Rave Build in 2 of 5Fergus in 1 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Rave Build, named ahead of Fergus in 2 of 3 answers

Rave Build first in 2Fergus first in 1

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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. Fergus was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Rave Build was listed before Fergus in two out of three answers that named either.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Rave Build1st
  2. Fergus2nd

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
  • Fergus1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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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. 3Fergus

  • 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”

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

      Is Fergus or Rave Build more popular in search?

      This chart shows how often people search Google for Fergus 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.

      Fergus and Rave Build among construction software in New Zealand, by month

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

      View monthly share of searches table
      MonthRave BuildFergus
      Nov 20255.9%5.8%
      Dec 20256%5.9%
      Jan 20265.8%5.9%
      Feb 20265.9%6.1%
      Mar 20266.1%4.9%
      Apr 20266.9%4.5%
      May 20267.7%5.2%
      Jun 20266.8%4.7%
      Jul 20266.5%4.9%
      Aug 20266.4%4.3%
      Sep 20265.7%4.9%
      Oct 2026——

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

      3 findings
      • The lead changed hands 2 times in the 11 months ending September 2026: Fergus took it in January 2026, Rave Build took it in March 2026.
      • Across the 11 months ending September 2026, Fergus’ share of searches among construction software in New Zealand moved from 5.8% to 4.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 890 to 840.
      • 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

      1. In September 2026, Fergus gained share of searches among construction software in New Zealand, from 4.3% to 4.9%.

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

      How are Fergus’ and Rave Build’s branded searches counted?

      9 search terms

      Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Fergus’ 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.

      Fergus

      7 branded search terms

      • fergus app
      • fergus builders
      • Fergus Go
      • fergus nz
      • Fergus software
      • Fergus Software Ltd
      • fergus software nz

      Rave Build

      2 branded search terms

      • rave build
      • ravebuild

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