Head-to-head · HOA Management Software
PayHOA vs HOAfy
PayHOA leads on 0 checks, HOAfy on 0, and 7 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scorePayHOA · 7.9/10
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PayHOA scores higher on our rubric for hoa management software: 7.9 against 7.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #10 and #17.
PayHOA is the better fit for established associations wanting communications breadth. HOAfy is the better fit for small associations seeking affordable full management.
- PayHOA fits best
Established associations wanting communications breadth
- HOAfy fits best
Small associations seeking affordable full management
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Side by side
| Feature | PayHOA 7.9/10 Visit ↗ | HOAfy 7.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.9 | 7.2 |
| Ranking | #10 in HOA Management Software | #17 in HOA Management Software |
| Best for | Established associations wanting communications breadth | Small associations seeking affordable full management |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | — | $36/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | 30 days | 30 days |
| Free trial length | 30 days · no card needed | 30 days · no card needed |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Compliance | PCI DSS, 2FA | SOC 2 |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features PayHOA 6/7 · HOAfy 6/7 | ||
| Resident portal | ✓ | ✓ |
| Online dues collection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Violation tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Maintenance requests | ✓ | ✓ |
| Association accounting | ✓ | ✓ |
| Document storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile apps | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | PayHOA is cloud-based HOA management software for self-managed associations, HOA boards, homeowners, and property management companies. It brings association accounting, financial reporting, invoices, online dues payments, autopay,… Read the review → |
HOAfy brings core association operations into one web-based platform for self-managed communities, volunteer boards, and community management companies. Its scope covers assessment invoicing, online payments, double-entry accounting, bank… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
PayHOA — where it wins
- Combines accounting, payments, portals, requests, violations, and documents
- Supports mass email, text, phone communications, surveys, and voting
- Connects with Stripe, Twilio, Plaid, banks, Lob.com, and Google Calendar
Where it doesn't
- Unit-based plan structure may require careful tier selection
- Payment processing and optional services may cost extra
- Web access is the listed platform option
HOAfy — where it wins
- Combines accounting, payments, requests, violations, documents, and communications
- Includes a homeowner portal, community website, and AI Copilot
- Offers a 30-day full-platform trial without requiring a credit card
Where it doesn't
- Access is web-only rather than across listed native platforms
- No integration connections are described
- The $36/month rate requires annual billing and varies by community size
- PayHOA7.9/10 · 30-day trial
A broad web-based HOA platform for accounting, payments, communications, and resident workflows.
Visit PayHOAFull verdict → - HOAfy7.2/10 · 30-day trial
A broad HOA management suite for small associations, with web access and published pricing.
Visit HOAfyFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
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