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Head-to-head · Industry Management software

AppFolio Property Manager vs Phorest

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score AppFolio Property Manager #1 in Industry Management software 8.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 2 features Visit AppFolio
Phorest #7 in Industry Management software 8.2/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 2 features Visit Phorest

AppFolio Property Manager leads on 0 checks, Phorest on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAppFolio Property Manager · 8.9/10

AppFolio Property Manager scores higher on our rubric for industry management software: 8.9 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #7.

AppFolio Property Manager is the better fit for property managers needing broad accounting and leasing. Phorest is the better fit for salons needing booking, POS, and client marketing.

  • AppFolio Property Manager fits best

    Property managers needing broad accounting and leasing

  • Phorest fits best

    Salons needing booking, POS, and client marketing

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Side by side

Feature AppFolio Property Manager 8.9/10 Visit ↗ Phorest 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.2
Ranking #1 in Industry Management software #7 in Industry Management software
Best for Property managers needing broad accounting and leasing Salons needing booking, POS, and client marketing
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — —
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Docs Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs
Integrations 6 integrations 10 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features AppFolio Property Manager 0/2 · Phorest 0/2
Mobile apps Not checked yet Not checked yet
Industry compliance Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Industries supported Not checked yet Not checked yet
Deployment Not checked yet Not checked yet
User limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Listed integrations Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines accounting, leasing, payments, maintenance, and reporting
  • Resident, owner, and vendor portals support shared workflows
  • Web, iOS, Android, API, and AppFolio Stack integration options
  • Combines online booking, deposits, POS, and payment processing
  • Automates email and SMS reminders and supports group bookings
  • Adds marketing, inventory, and multi-location reporting
Cons
  • Pricing requires a sales quote rather than published dollar amounts
  • Core has a stated minimum of 50 units
  • Leasing CRM and read/write API access require Max
  • Quote-based plans make costs harder to compare
  • Advanced tools such as branded apps and two-way SMS are tiered
  • Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of booking-only businesses
Our verdict

AppFolio Property Manager is a cloud-based platform for residential, commercial, and community association portfolios. It brings together property and trust accounting, financial reporting, marketing, leasing, applications, tenant…

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Phorest brings appointment management, payments, staff operations, and client engagement into one cloud-based product for salons, spas, medspas, and aesthetic clinics. Clients can book through websites, social channels, or branded mobile…

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  1. AppFolio Property ManagerIndustry Management software 8.9Pricing on request
  2. PhorestIndustry Management software 8.2Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • AppFolio Property Manager — where it wins

    • Combines accounting, leasing, payments, maintenance, and reporting
    • Resident, owner, and vendor portals support shared workflows
    • Web, iOS, Android, API, and AppFolio Stack integration options

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires a sales quote rather than published dollar amounts
    • Core has a stated minimum of 50 units
    • Leasing CRM and read/write API access require Max

  • Phorest — where it wins

    • Combines online booking, deposits, POS, and payment processing
    • Automates email and SMS reminders and supports group bookings
    • Adds marketing, inventory, and multi-location reporting

    Where it doesn't

    • Quote-based plans make costs harder to compare
    • Advanced tools such as branded apps and two-way SMS are tiered
    • Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of booking-only businesses
  • AppFolio Property Manager8.9/10 · Pricing on request

    Broad accounting, leasing, payments, maintenance, and portals for property managers.

    Visit AppFolioFull verdict →
  • Phorest8.2/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad salon toolkit for booking, payments, staff, and client marketing.

    Visit PhorestFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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