How popular isCINC Systems?
In September 2026, people searched for CINC Systems by name about 2,400 times in the United States, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 4.9% of all United States HOA management software searches, placing CINC Systems sixth out of 11 brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about HOA management software, CINC Systems appeared in three of the five answers and was the third most recommended of the 11.
CINC Systems is the sixth most searched of 11 competitors and the third most recommended in AI answers.
PayHOAShare of searches 24.8%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
TOPSShare of searches 24.8%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
VantacaShare of searches 20.3%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
FrontStepsShare of searches 11.1%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
CINC SystemsShare of searches 4.9%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
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Top HOA management software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, CINC Systems was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. CINC Systems is the third most recommended of the 11.
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.
PayHOA5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Buildium5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Condo Control4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
CINC Systems3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Vantaca2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
HOA Express1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
TOPS0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
FrontSteps0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Smartwebs0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Pilera0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about HOA management software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which HOA management software should I use in the US?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best HOA management software options in the US?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best HOA management software in the US for a self-managed HOA?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“hoa management software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“hoa accounting software”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United States on October 22, 2026.
Which HOA management software compete with CINC Systems?
Share of searches by month for PayHOA, TOPS, Vantaca, FrontSteps, Condo Control, CINC Systems, Smartwebs. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | PayHOA | TOPS | Vantaca | FrontSteps | Condo Control | CINC Systems | Smartwebs | HOA Express | Pilera | HOALife | Buildium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 23% | 10.2% | 28.1% | 12.5% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 5.4% | 2.5% | 3.7% | 0.91% | 0.03% |
| Nov 2025 | 25.8% | 11.5% | 25.8% | 11.5% | 7.6% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1% | 0.06% |
| Dec 2025 | 27.7% | 10.1% | 27.7% | 12.3% | 6.7% | 5.3% | 4.5% | 2% | 2.8% | 0.89% | 0.08% |
| Jan 2026 | 27.9% | 8.3% | 27.9% | 12.5% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 4.4% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 0.07% |
| Feb 2026 | 26.9% | 9.8% | 26.9% | 12% | 7.9% | 6.5% | 4.4% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.71% | 0.05% |
| Mar 2026 | 29.1% | 10.6% | 23.8% | 10.6% | 8.7% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.77% | 0.12% |
| Apr 2026 | 30.1% | 10.9% | 24.6% | 10.9% | 7.2% | 6% | 4.7% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 0.05% |
| May 2026 | 30.1% | 10.9% | 24.6% | 10.9% | 7.2% | 6% | 4.7% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 0.07% |
| Jun 2026 | 26.8% | 14.6% | 26.8% | 9.7% | 6.4% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 0.58% | 0.02% |
| Jul 2026 | 26.6% | 17.8% | 21.7% | 11.9% | 7.9% | 5.3% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.57% | 0.04% |
| Aug 2026 | 26% | 21.2% | 21.2% | 11.6% | 6.2% | 5.1% | 4.1% | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.45% | 0.06% |
| Sep 2026 | 24.8% | 24.8% | 20.3% | 11.1% | 5.9% | 4.9% | 3.9% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.53% | 0.04% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 24.8% | 12.1K | 0% | -1.1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 24.8% | 12.1K | +22.2% | +3.6 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 20.3% | 9.9K | 0% | -0.9 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 11.1% | 5.4K | 0% | -0.5 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 5.9% | 2.9K | 0% | -0.3 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 4.9% | 2.4K | 0% | -0.2 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 3.9% | 1.9K | 0% | -0.2 points | |
| 8, moved from 9th to 8th | 1.8% | 880 | 0% | -0.1 pointsmoved from 9th to 8th | |
| 9, moved from 8th to 9th | 1.8% | 880 | -12% | -0.3 pointsmoved from 8th to 9th | |
| 10, held 10th | 0.53% | 260 | +23.8% | +0.1 points | |
| 11, held 11th | 0.04% | 20 | -33.3% | 0 points |
1.
PayHOA24.8%
Held 1st. 12.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.1 points.
2.
TOPS24.8%
Held 2nd. 12.1K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +3.6 points.
3.
Vantaca20.3%
Held 3rd. 9.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.9 points.
11.1%
Held 4th. 5.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
5.9%
Held 5th. 2.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
4.9%
Held 6th. 2.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
3.9%
Held 7th. 1.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
1.8%
Moved from 9th to 8th. 880 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
9.
Pilera1.8%
Moved from 8th to 9th. 880 estimated branded searches, -12% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
10.
HOALife0.53%
Held 10th. 260 estimated branded searches, +23.8% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
11.
Buildium0.04%
Held 11th. 20 estimated branded searches, -33.3% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for CINC Systems changed in the United States over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for CINC Systems in the United States held steady at 2.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, CINC Systems’ share of searches among HOA management software in the United States decreased from 6.8% to 4.9%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, CINC Systems fell from 5th to 6th among HOA management software in the United States.
How did search popularity change for United States HOA management software in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, TOPS gained share of searches among HOA management software in the United States, from 21.2% to 24.8%.

In September 2026, PayHOA lost share of searches among HOA management software in the United States, from 26% to 24.8%.

In September 2026, Vantaca lost share of searches among HOA management software in the United States, from 21.2% to 20.3%.

In September 2026, FrontSteps lost share of searches among HOA management software in the United States, from 11.6% to 11.1%.

Smartwebs’ share of searches among HOA management software in the United States has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 5.3% to 3.9% in September 2026.

Pilera’s share of searches among HOA management software in the United States has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 2.9% to 1.8% in September 2026.
How are CINC Systems’ branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using CINC Systems’ name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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