CINC Systems vs Smartwebs:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, CINC Systems had more branded searches than Smartwebs among HOA management software in the United States. CINC Systems had about 2,400 branded searches, while Smartwebs had 1,900. CINC Systems made up 4.9% of all HOA management software searches we track, and Smartwebs accounted for 3.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about HOA management software, CINC Systems appeared in three of the five answers and Smartwebs in none.
Who do people search for more?
CINC Systems, about 26% more searches than Smartwebs
Who does AI mention more?
CINC Systems, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Smartwebs in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
CINC Systems, the only one of the two named
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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. Smartwebs 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.
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.
Is CINC Systems or Smartwebs more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for CINC Systems and Smartwebs 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.
Share of searches by month for 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% |
How has the CINC Systems and Smartwebs comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Smartwebs took it in November 2025, CINC Systems took it in December 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, CINC Systems’ share of searches among HOA management software in the United States moved from 6.8% to 4.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 2.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Smartwebs’ share of searches among HOA management software in the United States moved from 5.4% to 3.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 1.9K.
How did search popularity change for United States HOA management software in September 2026?
1 change
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.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using CINC Systems’ and Smartwebs’ 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.
CINC Systems
1 branded search term
- cinc systems
Smartwebs
1 branded search term
- smartwebs
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