Cloudbeds vs Smoobu:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Cloudbeds had more branded searches than Smoobu among hospitality property management software worldwide. Cloudbeds had about 49,500 branded searches, while Smoobu had 33,100. Cloudbeds made up 18.2% of all hospitality property management software searches we track, and Smoobu accounted for 12.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about hospitality property management software, Cloudbeds appeared in four of the five answers and Smoobu in none.
Who do people search for more?
Cloudbeds, about 50% more searches than Smoobu
Who does AI mention more?
Cloudbeds, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Smoobu in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Cloudbeds, the only one of the two named
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Top hospitality property management software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Cloudbeds was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Smoobu 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.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Cloudbeds4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Little Hotelier3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Mews3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Guesty2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
RoomRaccoon2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Lodgify0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Hostaway0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Smoobu0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Beds240 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Travelnest0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about hospitality property management software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which hospitality property management software should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best hospitality property management software tools?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best hospitality property management software for a small hotel?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best property management software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“hotel management software”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Cloudbeds or Smoobu more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Cloudbeds and Smoobu by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten hospitality property management software we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Cloudbeds, Smoobu. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Cloudbeds | Guesty | Lodgify | Hostaway | Smoobu | Beds24 | Little Hotelier | RoomRaccoon | Travelnest | Mews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 18.6% | 15.2% | 15.2% | 12.4% | 12.4% | 8.3% | 10.2% | 4.6% | 3% | 0.12% |
| Nov 2025 | 18.6% | 15.2% | 18.6% | 10.2% | 12.5% | 8.4% | 10.2% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 19.8% | 16.2% | 16.2% | 10.9% | 10.9% | 8.9% | 10.9% | 4% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 17.9% | 14.6% | 17.9% | 12% | 12% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 0.17% |
| Feb 2026 | 19% | 15.5% | 15.5% | 12.7% | 12.7% | 8.5% | 10.4% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 0.12% |
| Mar 2026 | 16.8% | 16.8% | 16.8% | 11.2% | 13.7% | 9.2% | 9.2% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 0.13% |
| Apr 2026 | 16.7% | 16.7% | 16.7% | 11.2% | 13.7% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 3.4% | 3.3% | 0.13% |
| May 2026 | 16.4% | 16.4% | 16.4% | 13.4% | 13.4% | 9% | 9% | 2.7% | 3.3% | 0.11% |
| Jun 2026 | 17.3% | 17.3% | 14.2% | 11.6% | 14.2% | 9.5% | 9.5% | 2.8% | 3.5% | 0.11% |
| Jul 2026 | 17.2% | 17.2% | 14.1% | 11.5% | 14.1% | 9.4% | 9.4% | 3.5% | 3.4% | 0.11% |
| Aug 2026 | 18% | 18% | 14.7% | 12% | 12% | 9.9% | 8.1% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.09% |
| Sep 2026 | 18.2% | 18.2% | 14.9% | 12.2% | 12.2% | 10% | 8.2% | 3% | 3% | 0.12% |
How has the Cloudbeds and Smoobu comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Cloudbeds was ahead of Smoobu in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Cloudbeds’ share of searches among hospitality property management software worldwide moved from 18.6% to 18.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 49.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Smoobu’s share of searches among hospitality property management software worldwide moved from 12.4% to 12.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 33.1K.
How did search popularity change for hospitality property management software worldwide in September 2026?
0 changes
Neither Cloudbeds nor Smoobu moved beyond provider rounding among hospitality property management software in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Cloudbeds’ and Smoobu’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.
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