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TOPS vs Vantaca:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, TOPS had more branded searches than Vantaca among HOA management software in the United States. TOPS had about 12,100 branded searches, while Vantaca had 9,900. TOPS made up 24.8% of all HOA management software searches we track, and Vantaca accounted for 20.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about HOA management software, Vantaca appeared in two of the five answers and TOPS in none.

Among HOA management software in the United States in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

TOPS, about 22% more searches than Vantaca

TOPS 12.1K searchesVantaca 9.9K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Vantaca, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, TOPS in 0

Vantaca in 2 of 5TOPS in 0 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Vantaca, the only one of the two named

Vantaca first in 2TOPS never named

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Top HOA management software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Vantaca was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. TOPS 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.

  1. PayHOA1st
  2. Buildium2nd
  3. CINC Systems3rd
  4. Condo Control4th
  5. Vantaca5th
  6. HOA Express6th
  7. TOPS–
  8. FrontSteps–
  9. Smartwebs–
  10. Pilera–
  11. +1 more

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

+1 more

See every answer about HOA management software

5 answers

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.

Is TOPS or Vantaca more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for TOPS and Vantaca by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 11 HOA management software we track, month by month, from searches in United States.

TOPS and Vantaca among HOA management software in the United States, by month

Share of searches by month for TOPS, Vantaca. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthPayHOATOPSVantacaFrontStepsCondo ControlCINC SystemsSmartwebsHOA ExpressPileraHOALifeBuildium
Oct 202523%10.2%28.1%12.5%6.8%6.8%5.4%2.5%3.7%0.91%0.03%
Nov 202525.8%11.5%25.8%11.5%7.6%5.1%6.1%2.8%2.8%1%0.06%
Dec 202527.7%10.1%27.7%12.3%6.7%5.3%4.5%2%2.8%0.89%0.08%
Jan 202627.9%8.3%27.9%12.5%6.7%6.7%4.4%2.3%2.3%0.9%0.07%
Feb 202626.9%9.8%26.9%12%7.9%6.5%4.4%2.4%2.4%0.71%0.05%
Mar 202629.1%10.6%23.8%10.6%8.7%5.8%5.8%2.4%2.4%0.77%0.12%
Apr 202630.1%10.9%24.6%10.9%7.2%6%4.7%2.2%2.5%0.8%0.05%
May 202630.1%10.9%24.6%10.9%7.2%6%4.7%2.2%2.5%0.8%0.07%
Jun 202626.8%14.6%26.8%9.7%6.4%5.3%5.3%1.6%2.9%0.58%0.02%
Jul 202626.6%17.8%21.7%11.9%7.9%5.3%4.2%1.9%2.2%0.57%0.04%
Aug 202626%21.2%21.2%11.6%6.2%5.1%4.1%1.9%2.1%0.45%0.06%
Sep 202624.8%24.8%20.3%11.1%5.9%4.9%3.9%1.8%1.8%0.53%0.04%

How has the TOPS and Vantaca comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • The lead changed hands once in the 12 months ending September 2026: TOPS took it in September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, TOPS’s share of searches among HOA management software in the United States moved from 10.2% to 24.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 3.6K to 12.1K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Vantaca’s share of searches among HOA management software in the United States moved from 28.1% to 20.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 9.9K.

How did search popularity change for United States HOA management software in September 2026?

2 changes

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

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

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using TOPS’s and Vantaca’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.

TOPS

1 branded search term

  • tops one

Vantaca

1 branded search term

  • vantaca

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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