Smartwebs vs HOA Start

Smartwebs8.6Visit HOA Start4.7Visit

Higher score Smartwebs #4 in HOA Management Software 8.6/10 Pricing on request ✓ 7 of 7 features Visit Smartwebs

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HOA Start #42 in HOA Management Software 4.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 7 of 7 features Visit HOA Start

• Smartwebs fits best

  Managers needing mobile inspections and violations

• HOA Start fits best

  Communities wanting a full resident app

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Side by side

Feature	Smartwebs 8.6/10 Visit ↗	HOA Start 4.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.6	4.7
Ranking	#4 in HOA Management Software	#42 in HOA Management Software
Best for	Managers needing mobile inspections and violations	Communities wanting a full resident app
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	—	—
Free plan	—	Not checked yet
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Phone, Docs	Email, Phone, Docs
Integrations	3 integrations	3 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market
Features Smartwebs 7/7 · HOA Start 7/7
Resident portal	✓	✓
Online dues collection	✓	✓
Violation tracking	✓	✓
Maintenance requests	✓	✓
Association accounting	✓	✓
Document storage	✓	✓
Mobile apps	✓	✓
Our review
Pros	Mobile apps support inspections and violation management Combines resident, board, accounting, payment, and document tools Tracks violations, architectural requests, work orders, and communications	Combines dues, accounting, violations, ARC requests, and work orders Resident mobile apps support payments, voting, events, reservations, and chat Website tools, communications, documents, and integrations broaden coverage
Cons	Pricing requires contacting sales for a quote Advanced accounting capabilities are reserved for the Max plan The broad feature set may exceed the needs of simple associations	Pricing depends on community size and support level Annual billing may be less suitable for flexible budgeting The broad feature set may exceed the needs of smaller, simpler associations
Our verdict	Smartwebs is cloud-based HOA management software for community management companies, boards, and self-managed associations. It brings resident and board portals, violation management, architectural workflows, work orders, communications,… Read the review →	HOA Start is cloud-based homeowners association management software for association boards, residents, and self-managed communities. It combines a community website with resident and administrator dashboards, online dues and fee payments,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Smartwebs — where it wins

  • Mobile apps support inspections and violation management
  • Combines resident, board, accounting, payment, and document tools
  • Tracks violations, architectural requests, work orders, and communications

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires contacting sales for a quote
  • Advanced accounting capabilities are reserved for the Max plan
  • The broad feature set may exceed the needs of simple associations

• HOA Start — where it wins

  • Combines dues, accounting, violations, ARC requests, and work orders
  • Resident mobile apps support payments, voting, events, reservations, and chat
  • Website tools, communications, documents, and integrations broaden coverage

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing depends on community size and support level
  • Annual billing may be less suitable for flexible budgeting
  • The broad feature set may exceed the needs of smaller, simpler associations

• Smartwebs8.6/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad HOA platform with mobile inspections, portals, payments, and accounting.

  Visit SmartwebsFull verdict →
• HOA Start4.7/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad HOA platform for communities that want resident tools and administration together.

  Visit HOA StartFull verdict →