AppFolio Property Manager vs RMS Cloud

AppFolio Property Manager8.7Visit RMS Cloud8.6Visit

Higher score AppFolio Property Manager #6 in Property Accounting Software 8.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit AppFolio

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RMS Cloud #7 in Property Accounting Software 8.6/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 3 features Visit RMS Cloud

• AppFolio Property Manager fits best

  Full-service property management companies

• RMS Cloud fits best

  Hospitality operators needing trust accounting

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Side by side

Feature	AppFolio Property Manager 8.7/10 Visit ↗	RMS Cloud 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.7	8.6
Ranking	#6 in Property Accounting Software	#7 in Property Accounting Software
Best for	Full-service property management companies	Hospitality operators needing trust accounting
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	—	—
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Docs	Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7
Integrations	6 integrations	100+ integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features AppFolio Property Manager 0/3 · RMS Cloud 2/3
Owner statements	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Bank reconciliation	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Tenant charges	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Property limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Portfolio reporting	Not checked yet	Both
Accounting basis	Not checked yet	Both
Our review
Pros	Combines property and trust accounting with financial reporting Covers leasing, maintenance, payments, portals, and owner workflows Offers web, iOS, Android, API, and listing integrations	Owner statements, trust accounting, and bank reconciliation Cash and accrual accounting with general-ledger reporting Consolidated reporting and integrations across hospitality systems
Cons	Pricing is quote-based across Core, Plus, and Max Core has a 50-unit minimum Advanced capabilities require Plus or Max	Owner and trust accounting is an optional add-on Pricing requires contacting sales Multi-site management and API access are limited to Elevate
Our verdict	AppFolio Property Manager is cloud-based software for property management businesses handling residential, commercial, affordable housing, student housing, and community association portfolios. It brings property and trust accounting,… Read the review →	RMS Cloud is a cloud-based property management and accounting platform for hotels, motels, campgrounds, serviced apartments, lettings, and multi-property hospitality operators. Its accounting scope includes owner and trust accounting,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• AppFolio Property Manager — where it wins

  • Combines property and trust accounting with financial reporting
  • Covers leasing, maintenance, payments, portals, and owner workflows
  • Offers web, iOS, Android, API, and listing integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing is quote-based across Core, Plus, and Max
  • Core has a 50-unit minimum
  • Advanced capabilities require Plus or Max

• RMS Cloud — where it wins

  • Owner statements, trust accounting, and bank reconciliation
  • Cash and accrual accounting with general-ledger reporting
  • Consolidated reporting and integrations across hospitality systems

  Where it doesn't

  • Owner and trust accounting is an optional add-on
  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • Multi-site management and API access are limited to Elevate

• AppFolio Property Manager8.7/10 · Pricing on request

  Full-service property management software with accounting, leasing, payments, and portals.

  Visit AppFolioFull verdict →
• RMS Cloud8.6/10 · Pricing on request

  A hospitality PMS with detailed trust accounting and multi-property reporting.

  Visit RMS CloudFull verdict →