Data as of Aug 25, 2026 · Based on 1,180 AI responses · See how Parse measures this
Engineering Design Software and Services
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Measured across ChatGPT & Google AI
| # | Brand | What AI says | Mention rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AutodeskThe dominant brand, widely cited for BIM, point cloud, and issue tracking. | The dominant brand, widely cited for BIM, point cloud, and issue tracking. | 41% |
| 2 |  FAROFrequently recommended for point cloud data processing and its As-Built software. | Frequently recommended for point cloud data processing and its As-Built software. | 19% |
| 3 |  ClearEdge3DA specialized tool for construction verification, noted for its Verity software. | A specialized tool for construction verification, noted for its Verity software. | 17% |
| 4 |  AltairThe leading recommendation for physics-informed AI, especially its PhysicsAI platform. | The leading recommendation for physics-informed AI, especially its PhysicsAI platform. | 15% |
| 5 |  Leica Geosystems | 12% | |
| 6 |  CloudCompare | 12% | |
| 7 |  XometryAn on-demand manufacturing platform often cited for laser cutting services. | An on-demand manufacturing platform often cited for laser cutting services. | 11% |
| 8 |  SendCutSendA popular online service for on-demand laser cutting of steel plates. | A popular online service for on-demand laser cutting of steel plates. | 11% |
| 9 |  Trimble | 9% | |
| 10 |  PhysicsX | 9% | |
| 11 |  NVIDIA | 9% | |
| 12 |  OshCut | 7% | |
| 13 |  Penn Stainless Products | 7% | |
| 14 |  Cutting Edge Fabrication | 7% | |
| 15 |  North Shore Steel | 7% | |
| 16 |  Siemens | 7% | |
| 17 |  G.E. Mathis Company | 6% | |
| 18 |  AnsysA top recommendation for fluid dynamics and physics simulation software. | A top recommendation for fluid dynamics and physics simulation software. | 6% |
| 19 |  Cintoo | 5% | |
| 20 |  SimScale | 5% | |
| 21 |  Evidently AI | 5% | |
| 22 |  Arize AI | 5% | |
| 23 |  Steel Warehouse | 5% | |
| 24 |  Fiddler AI | 4% | |
| 25 |  Phinyx AI | 4% |
Who wins on each AI
The same market, seen by two models.
Sources AI cited
autodesk.com is the page AI reaches for most here, cited in 30% of analyzed answers.
“Initially absent in "model health" responses, which focused on MLOps tools.” → “Became the top recommendation after January 2026 as AI reframed the prompt in a BIM/Revit context.”
Initially a top recommendation, but was displaced by AEC-specific tools after January 2026.
Surged in mentions as a third-party coordination platform starting around January 2026.
Gained prominence as a key alternative for Navisworks/Revit issue management plugins.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autodesk Revit | 18% | 23% | |
| Autodesk | 22% | 15% | |
| Autodesk ReCap | 16% | 21% | |
| Autodesk Navisworks | 15% | 16% | |
| Siemens | 18% | 0% |
The two models disagree most about Neural Concept (ChatGPT #22, Google #5).
Autodesk holds its leadership position in AI recommendations for engineering design software, cited frequently for its comprehensive suite of tools. Across the period, responses for specific needs have matured, with AI now distinguishing between general MLOps and specialized BIM model health analytics.
Across 1,180 AI responses, Autodesk is mentioned most, named in 41% of them, followed by FARO (19%) and ClearEdge3D (17%).
Parse measures each brand's mention rate — the share of answers naming it — across 1,180 AI responses to this market's buyer questions. Answers are collected daily and the ranking is published weekly.
Brands enter the ranking when AI answers mention them. Parse collects answers daily and publishes the re-measured set weekly, so new brands appear as AI starts recommending them.
Altair
Brands mentioned
AltairAutodeskFAROAI recommendations for point cloud processing are consistently led by
PhysicsXAI recommendations for point cloud processing are consistently led by
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