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Buildium vs HOA Express:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, HOA Express had more branded searches than Buildium among HOA management software in the United States. HOA Express had about 880 branded searches, while Buildium had 20. HOA Express made up 1.8% of all HOA management software searches we track, and Buildium accounted for 0.04%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about HOA management software, Buildium appeared in all five answers and HOA Express in one. Buildium was mentioned before HOA Express in four out of five answers.

Among HOA management software in the United States in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

HOA Express, about 44 searches for every 1 for Buildium

HOA Express 880 searchesBuildium 20 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Buildium, mentioned in every answer we collected

Buildium in 5 of 5HOA Express in 1 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Buildium, named ahead of HOA Express in 4 of 5 answers

Buildium first in 4HOA Express first in 1

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Top HOA management software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Buildium appeared in all five answers. HOA Express was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Buildium was listed before HOA Express in four out of 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

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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 Buildium or HOA Express more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Buildium and HOA Express 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.

Buildium and HOA Express among HOA management software in the United States, by month

Share of searches by month for HOA Express, Buildium. 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 Buildium and HOA Express comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings

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

2 changes

  1. In September 2026, HOA Express rose from 9th to 8th among HOA management software in the United States.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for Buildium in the United States rose 100% over 12 measured months, from 10 to 20 in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Buildium’s and HOA Express’ 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.

Buildium

1 branded search term

  • buildium hoa

HOA Express

1 branded search term

  • hoa express

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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