Comparison
HOA Manage vs AppFolio
AppFolio is an enterprise-grade property management platform aimed at larger portfolios. HOA Manage targets single associations and small-to-mid management companies that want the same core workflows without an enterprise onboarding process.
We describe what HOA Manage does. For AppFolio's current features and pricing, check their site directly — vendor offerings change often.
HOA Manage is a good fit when
Associations from 20 to a few hundred doors, and managers who want to add communities without renegotiating a contract.
AppFolio may fit better when
Large management firms with dedicated accounting staff and portfolios big enough to clear platform minimums.
What HOA Manage includes
Association fit
Every screen is built around a community: properties, owners, board seats, dues, violations, meetings and documents.
Minimums
No portfolio minimum. A 25-home self-managed HOA can start at $15/month; per-community pricing scales as you add doors.
Board tools
A board-only room, agenda builder, AI minutes, action items and an audit-logged legal record for the association.
Owner engagement
Announcements, SMS alerts, volunteer projects with pledge goals, and homeowner profiles with emergency contacts.
Pricing transparency
Rates are published and you can price yourself in under a minute with the quote calculator.
Questions to ask every vendor
- Is there a portfolio minimum or an onboarding fee?
- What is the price for a single 60-home association?
- How much staff training is required before go-live?
- Which parts are add-ons rather than included?
Price HOA Manage for your association
Flat monthly rate by door count. No portfolio minimum.