Head-to-head · Homeowners Association Management Software
FRONTSTEPS vs Condo Manager
FRONTSTEPS leads on 0 checks, Condo Manager 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 scoreFRONTSTEPS · 8.7/10
FRONTSTEPS scores higher on our rubric for homeowners association management software: 8.7 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.
FRONTSTEPS is the better fit for HOAs needing mature mobile community management. Condo Manager is the better fit for HOAs wanting mobile accounting and payment workflows.
- FRONTSTEPS fits best
HOAs needing mature mobile community management
- Condo Manager fits best
HOAs wanting mobile accounting and payment workflows
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Side by side
| Feature | FRONTSTEPS 8.7/10 Visit ↗ | Condo Manager 8.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.7 | 8.5 |
| Ranking | #5 in Homeowners Association Management Software | #7 in Homeowners Association Management Software |
| Best for | HOAs needing mature mobile community management | HOAs wanting mobile accounting and payment workflows |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Pricing on request | Pricing on request |
| Free plan | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Phone, Docs | Email, Live chat |
| Integrations | 1 integrations | 4 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features FRONTSTEPS 1/5 · Condo Manager 1/5 | ||
| Dues collection | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Violation tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Architectural requests | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Online voting | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Mobile app | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Accounting tools | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | FRONTSTEPS is a web-based HOA management platform for community management companies, HOA boards, and homeowners. It combines a resident community portal with assessment payments, recurring charges, violation management, architectural… Read the review → |
Condo Manager is association-management software for HOA management companies and self-managed condominium or homeowners associations. It brings accounting, accounts payable and receivable, assessment collection, communications, work… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
FRONTSTEPS — where it wins
- Covers payments, violations, requests, accounting, documents, and communications
- Includes web, iOS, and Android resident and manager applications
- Adds visitor management, credentialed access, and AI assistance
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contacting sales and is specified in order forms
- Only one listed integration: FRONTSTEPS Caliber
- Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of smaller, simpler associations
Condo Manager — where it wins
- Covers accounting, collections, banking, invoices, and vendor payments
- Includes portals, mobile access, service requests, and violation tracking
- Supports meetings, voting, communications, and document access
Where it doesn't
- Pricing uses a contact-sales model
- Mobile access focuses on documents, requests, statements, and communication
- Its broad scope may exceed the needs of narrowly focused communities
- FRONTSTEPS8.7/10 · Pricing on request
A broad HOA platform covering resident services, operations, accounting, and mobile access.
Visit FRONTSTEPSFull verdict → - Condo Manager8.5/10 · Pricing on request
A broad HOA platform combining accounting, payments, resident access, operations, and mobile workflows.
Visit Condo ManagerFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
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