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Head-to-head · Property Management Software

AppFolio Property Manager vs Entrata

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score AppFolio Property Manager #4 in Property Management Software 8.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit AppFolio
Entrata #8 in Property Management Software 8.3/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Entrata

AppFolio Property Manager leads on 0 checks, Entrata on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAppFolio Property Manager · 8.7/10

AppFolio Property Manager scores higher on our rubric for property management software: 8.7 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #8.

AppFolio Property Manager is the better fit for full-service property managers. Entrata is the better fit for large multifamily operators.

  • AppFolio Property Manager fits best

    Full-service property managers

  • Entrata fits best

    Large multifamily operators

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Side by side

Feature AppFolio Property Manager 8.7/10 Visit ↗ Entrata 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 8.3
Ranking #4 in Property Management Software #8 in Property Management Software
Best for Full-service property managers Large multifamily operators
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — Pricing on request
Free plan — Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Docs Email, Phone, Docs
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features AppFolio Property Manager 5/5 · Entrata 5/5
Online rent collection ✓ ✓
Tenant portal ✓ ✓
Maintenance management ✓ ✓
Property accounting ✓ ✓
Lease management ✓ ✓
Specs
Included units 50 units Not checked yet
Mobile app coverage Ios and android Ios and android
Our review
Pros
  • Combines accounting, leasing, maintenance, payments, and portals
  • Supports web, iOS, and Android access
  • Offers API, marketplace integrations, and Realm-X AI automation
  • Combines accounting, leasing, renewals, payments, maintenance, and resident services
  • Supports web, iOS, Android, and API access
  • Includes AI-assisted and agentic operational workflows
Cons
  • Pricing is quote-based rather than publicly listed
  • Core has a stated 50-unit minimum
  • Advanced capabilities are reserved for Plus and Max
  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • Its broad scope may exceed the needs of smaller operators
  • API endpoints are specified for selected availability, pricing, and fee data
Our verdict

AppFolio Property Manager is cloud-based software for property management businesses overseeing residential, commercial, affordable housing, student housing, or community association portfolios. It brings together property and trust…

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Entrata is a property management platform for multifamily communities and other housing operators. It brings together property accounting, financial reporting, leasing, tenant screening, online signatures, renewals, move-in workflows, rent…

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  1. AppFolio Property ManagerProperty Management Software 8.7Pricing on request
  2. EntrataProperty Management Software 8.3Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • AppFolio Property Manager — where it wins

    • Combines accounting, leasing, maintenance, payments, and portals
    • Supports web, iOS, and Android access
    • Offers API, marketplace integrations, and Realm-X AI automation

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is quote-based rather than publicly listed
    • Core has a stated 50-unit minimum
    • Advanced capabilities are reserved for Plus and Max

  • Entrata — where it wins

    • Combines accounting, leasing, renewals, payments, maintenance, and resident services
    • Supports web, iOS, Android, and API access
    • Includes AI-assisted and agentic operational workflows

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales
    • Its broad scope may exceed the needs of smaller operators
    • API endpoints are specified for selected availability, pricing, and fee data
  • AppFolio Property Manager8.7/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad property management suite for teams that need accounting, leasing, maintenance, and portals.

    Visit AppFolioFull verdict →
  • Entrata8.3/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad multifamily operations platform spanning finance, leasing, residents, maintenance, and AI workflows.

    Visit EntrataFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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