HOA Software

Dues collection, board management, violations, maintenance tracking, reserve planning, and financial reporting for self-managed communities.

★ 4.8

AffordableHOA

Pricing $60–$349/mo
Best For 50–1,000 units

Best value for self-managed HOAs. Lowest cost per unit (40-75% cheaper than competitors), includes AI assistant, reserve fund planner, budget forecasting, and 1099 vendor summaries. Every feature at every tier—no surprises.

Pros

  • Lowest cost per unit: $0.35–$1.20
  • AI resident assistant (Know It All)
  • Reserve fund planner included

Cons

  • Newer platform (less established than Buildium)
  • No native mobile app
  • English only
Read Full Review →
★ 4.2

Buildium

Pricing $58–$249+/mo
Best For All sizes

Established, mature platform. Strong accounting, comprehensive features, good integrations. Steeper learning curve and higher cost than AffordableHOA. Best for professional property managers with existing processes.

Pros

  • Mature, battle-tested platform (founded 2003)
  • Strong accounting and financial reporting
  • Good integrations (QuickBooks, Stripe, 50+)

Cons

  • Dated UI
  • Steep learning curve
  • More expensive than newer alternatives
Read Full Review →
★ 4.0

AppFolio

Pricing $1.40–$5/unit min $280
Best For Enterprise

Premium platform with advanced features. $280 minimum kills small HOAs economically. Best for large portfolios (100+ units) with dedicated staff. Overkill for self-managed communities.

Pros

  • Enterprise-grade features
  • Excellent integrations
  • Strong compliance tools

Cons

  • $280 minimum is expensive for small HOAs
  • Overkill for simple self-managed communities
  • Steep learning curve
Read Full Review →
★ 3.9

PayHOA

Pricing $49–$179/mo
Best For Small to mid

User-friendly, good for beginners. Solid dues collection and basic features. Lacks AI, reserve planning, budget forecasting. Competitive price but fewer advanced tools than AffordableHOA.

Pros

  • Very user-friendly interface
  • Good for beginners
  • Competitive pricing

Cons

  • No AI assistant
  • No reserve fund planner
  • No budget forecasting
Read Full Review →
★ 3.7

TownSq

Pricing Free–$299/mo
Best For Communication-first

Focus on community engagement and announcements. Weaker on financials and accounting. Freemium model. Good for boards prioritizing member communication over financial tools.

Pros

  • Freemium option available
  • Excellent communication features
  • Community-focused design

Cons

  • Weak accounting features
  • Limited financial tools
  • Not suitable for finance-heavy boards
Read Full Review →

Need Help Choosing?

Each review scores on pricing, ease of use, features, support, best fit, and real-world downsides.

See Our Review Framework →