AppFolio Property Manager vs Hemlane

AppFolio Property Manager8.7Visit Hemlane6.4Visit

Higher score AppFolio Property Manager #4 in Property Management Software 8.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit AppFolio

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Hemlane #27 in Property Management Software 6.4/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Hemlane

• AppFolio Property Manager fits best

  Full-service property managers

• Hemlane fits best

  Small landlords starting with rental management

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Side by side

Feature	AppFolio Property Manager 8.7/10 Visit ↗	Hemlane 6.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.7	6.4
Ranking	#4 in Property Management Software	#27 in Property Management Software
Best for	Full-service property managers	Small landlords starting with rental management
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	$30/unit/mo
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	14 days
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Docs	Docs · 24/7
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features AppFolio Property Manager 5/5 · Hemlane 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	Free Starter plan includes advertising, screening, and rental accounting Online rent collection, lease tools, and a tenant portal Higher tiers add repair coordination and leasing services
Cons	Pricing is quote-based rather than publicly listed Core has a stated 50-unit minimum Advanced capabilities are reserved for Plus and Max	Paid plans start at $30 per month The mobile app is for tenants, not owners or property managers Support channels list documentation
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… Read the review →	Hemlane is cloud and mobile property management software for landlords, rental owners, property managers, agents, and brokerages. Its Starter plan gives small landlords a free way to handle rental advertising, applicant and tenant… Read the review →

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

• Hemlane — where it wins

  • Free Starter plan includes advertising, screening, and rental accounting
  • Online rent collection, lease tools, and a tenant portal
  • Higher tiers add repair coordination and leasing services

  Where it doesn't

  • Paid plans start at $30 per month
  • The mobile app is for tenants, not owners or property managers
  • Support channels list documentation

• 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 →
• Hemlane6.4/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

  A free entry plan covers rental basics; paid tiers add leasing and maintenance support.

  Visit HemlaneFull verdict →