ExactEstate vs PHA-Web

ExactEstate9.2Visit PHA-Web9.0Visit

Higher score ExactEstate #2 in Affordable Housing Software 9.2/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 6 features Visit ExactEstate

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PHA-Web #4 in Affordable Housing Software 9.0/10 Pricing on request ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit PHA-Web

• ExactEstate fits best

  Operators needing deep HUD and LIHTC workflows

• PHA-Web fits best

  Public housing agencies needing full operations

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Side by side

Feature	ExactEstate 9.2/10 Visit ↗	PHA-Web 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	9.0
Ranking	#2 in Affordable Housing Software	#4 in Affordable Housing Software
Best for	Operators needing deep HUD and LIHTC workflows	Public housing agencies needing full operations
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	Pricing on request
Free plan	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Phone	Phone, Tickets
Integrations	3 integrations	5 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ExactEstate 5/6 · PHA-Web 6/6
Eligibility workflows	✓	✓
Recertification	✓	✓
Waitlist management	✓	✓
Rent calculations	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Compliance reporting	✓	✓
Resident portal	✓	✓
Specs
Program coverage	Multiple	Multiple
Our review
Pros	Covers LIHTC, HUD, public housing, USDA, and Tribal/IHBG workflows Combines intake, waitlists, recertifications, reporting, and resident operations Supports HUD IMS/PIC, HUD TRACS, and MINC integrations	Covers applications, waitlists, certifications, rents, HAP, and compliance. Includes applicant, tenant, and landlord portals across web and mobile. Adds mobile inspections, work orders, documents, signatures, and reporting.
Cons	Pricing is proposal-based and requires contact with sales Available as a web platform only Its broad scope may exceed the needs of single-purpose operators	Pricing requires contacting sales instead of selecting a published plan. Its broad scope may exceed the needs of simpler housing operations. It is proprietary rather than open source for code-level customization.
Our verdict	ExactEstate is a cloud-based property management and compliance platform for affordable housing operators, public housing agencies, multifamily owners, and property managers. It brings applicant intake, eligibility, income workflows,… Read the review →	PHA-Web is a cloud-based housing management system for public housing authorities managing multiple housing programs and operational functions. It brings together waiting-list creation and income qualification, online applicant services,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• ExactEstate — where it wins

  • Covers LIHTC, HUD, public housing, USDA, and Tribal/IHBG workflows
  • Combines intake, waitlists, recertifications, reporting, and resident operations
  • Supports HUD IMS/PIC, HUD TRACS, and MINC integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing is proposal-based and requires contact with sales
  • Available as a web platform only
  • Its broad scope may exceed the needs of single-purpose operators

• PHA-Web — where it wins

  • Covers applications, waitlists, certifications, rents, HAP, and compliance.
  • Includes applicant, tenant, and landlord portals across web and mobile.
  • Adds mobile inspections, work orders, documents, signatures, and reporting.

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires contacting sales instead of selecting a published plan.
  • Its broad scope may exceed the needs of simpler housing operations.
  • It is proprietary rather than open source for code-level customization.

• ExactEstate9.2/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad web platform for LIHTC, HUD, public housing, USDA, and Tribal/IHBG workflows.

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• PHA-Web9.0/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad operations platform for agencies managing housing programs, compliance, and residents.

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