Data as of Oct 18, 2026Based on 167 AI responses
Reviewed by Dimitry Apollonsky
AI summary
HomeExchange holds a narrow lead over Kindred, earning recommendations for its large global network of home swaps. For travelers seeking affordable alternatives to hostels, Booking.com is the usual answer.
Rank and Mentioned in · since Jul 6
| # | Brand | Recommended for | Mentioned in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | large global home-swapping networks suitable for long-term stays | large global home-swapping networks suitable for long-term stays | 31% |
| 2 | curated home-exchange networks focused on remote workers | curated home-exchange networks focused on remote workers | 24% |
| 3 | free home swaps featuring verified Wi-Fi for digital nomads | free home swaps featuring verified Wi-Fi for digital nomads | 20% |
| 4 | private rooms, apartments, and getaway rental bookings | private rooms, apartments, and getaway rental bookings | 15% |
| 5 | budget hotel bookings and discounted non-hostel stays | budget hotel bookings and discounted non-hostel stays | 14% |
| 6 | vacation rentals and cabins offering discounts on longer stays | vacation rentals and cabins offering discounts on longer stays | 14% |
| 7 | booking standalone tiny house and cabin getaways | booking standalone tiny house and cabin getaways | 13% |
| 8 | finding vetted roommates for shared city apartments | finding vetted roommates for shared city apartments | 12% |
| 9 | finding local city roommates through community groups | finding local city roommates through community groups | 12% |
| 10 | free lodging secured in exchange for pet sitting | free lodging secured in exchange for pet sitting | 11% |
| 11 | 10% | ||
| 12 | 10% | ||
| 13 | 9% | ||
| 14 | 8% | ||
| 15 | 8% |
Weeks of Jul 27 – Sep 6, 2026 · Since Jul 5
Widest split: Roomi, 3% on ChatGPT Search and 20% on Google AI Mode.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| HomeExchange | 29% | 33% | |
| Kindred | 25% | 23% | |
| Swaphouse | 18% | 22% | |
| Airbnb | 14% | 16% | |
| Booking.com | 12% | 17% | |
| Vrbo | 9% | 19% | |
| Postcard Cabins | 8% | 17% | |
| Roomi | 3% | 20% | |
| 3% | 20% | ||
| TrustedHousesitters | Outside ChatGPT Search's top 25 | 20% |
26% of citations point at the ranked brands’ own sites. reddit.com, youtube.com, facebook.com are the most-cited sites outside the ranked brands’ own domains.
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