Mews vs Preno:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, Preno had more branded searches than Mews among hotel property management systems in New Zealand. Preno had about 590 branded searches, while Mews had 50. Preno made up 29.1% of all hotel property management system searches we track, and Mews accounted for 2.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about hotel property management systems, Mews appeared in three of the five answers and Preno in two. Mews was mentioned before Preno in two out of three answers that named either.
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Top hotel property management systems in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Mews was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Preno was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Mews was listed before Preno 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.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Cloudbeds5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Little Hotelier4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Seekom3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
RMS Cloud3 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
Preno2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Oracle OPERA Cloud2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Clarity Hospitality Solutions2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Hotelogix0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which hotel property management system should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best hotel property management systems in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best hotel property management system in New Zealand for a small hotel?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“hotel property management systems”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“accommodation management software”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Mews or Preno more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Mews and Preno by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine hotel property management systems we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Preno, Mews. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Preno | Seekom | Little Hotelier | RMS Cloud | Cloudbeds | Oracle OPERA Cloud | Mews | Clarity Hospitality Solutions | Hotelogix |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 27.6% | 41.1% | 15.9% | 1.9% | 8.4% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 0.47% | 0.93% |
| Dec 2025 | 20.2% | 45.6% | 16.6% | 4.1% | 8.8% | 3.1% | 0.52% | 0.52% | 0.52% |
| Jan 2026 | 20.1% | 51.5% | 13.4% | 2.1% | 7.7% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.52% | 1% |
| Feb 2026 | 24.5% | 44.9% | 14.3% | 2% | 9.2% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 0.51% | 0.51% |
| Mar 2026 | 25.4% | 38.1% | 17.5% | 4.2% | 9% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 0.53% | 0.53% |
| Apr 2026 | 27.7% | 34.1% | 16.8% | 3.5% | 12.1% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 0.58% | 0.58% |
| May 2026 | 25.5% | 38.3% | 14.9% | 5.3% | 10.1% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.53% | 0.53% |
| Jun 2026 | 18% | 33.1% | 19.1% | 8.4% | 11.8% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.56% | 3.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 18.3% | 33.7% | 15.4% | 8.6% | 14.9% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.57% | 2.9% |
| Aug 2026 | 27.4% | 27.4% | 15.4% | 6.9% | 15.4% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 0.57% | 1.7% |
| Sep 2026 | 28% | 28% | 15.2% | 12.3% | 10.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 0.47% | 0.47% |
| Oct 2026 | 29.1% | 29.1% | 16.7% | 10.3% | 7.9% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 0.49% | 0.49% |
How has branded search for Mews and Preno changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Preno was ahead of Mews in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Mews’ share of searches among hotel property management systems in New Zealand moved from 1.4% to 2.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 30 to 50.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Preno’s share of searches among hotel property management systems in New Zealand moved from 27.6% to 29.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 590.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand hotel property management systems in October 2026?
2 changes
In October 2026, Preno gained share of searches among hotel property management systems in New Zealand, from 28% to 29.1%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Mews in New Zealand rose 66.7% over 12 measured months, from 30 to 50 in October 2026.
How are Mews’ and Preno’s branded searches counted?
5 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Mews’ and Preno’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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