Head-to-head · HOA Violation Management Software
totalHOA vs StratusBoard
totalHOA leads on 1 check, StratusBoard on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoretotalHOA · 8.8/10
- Most featurestotalHOA · 4 of 6
totalHOA scores higher on our rubric for hoa violation management software: 8.8 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #9.
totalHOA offers hearing tracking; StratusBoard doesn't publish it.
totalHOA is the better fit for associations needing documented case histories. StratusBoard is the better fit for small associations needing simple case management.
- totalHOA fits best
Associations needing documented case histories
- StratusBoard fits best
Small associations needing simple case management
Advertiser disclosure: iTechGuides is reader-supported. We may earn a commission when you click some links. How we rank.
Side by side
| Feature | totalHOA 8.8/10 Visit ↗ | StratusBoard 8.2/10 Visit ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.8 | 8.2 |
| Ranking | #5 in HOA Violation Management Software | #9 in HOA Violation Management Software |
| Best for | Associations needing documented case histories | Small associations needing simple case management |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Not published | $29/mo |
| Free plan | Not published | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Built for | Small business | Small business, Mid-market |
| Features totalHOA 4/6 · StratusBoard 3/6 | ||
| Owner portal | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile app | Not published | Not published |
| Photo attachments | ✓ | ✓ |
| Automated notices | Not published | Not published |
| Fine tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hearing tracking | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Specs | ||
| Unit limit | Not published | 50 units |
| Our review | ||
| Pros |
|
|
| Cons |
|
|
| Our verdict | totalHOA is HOA management software for self-managed communities, board-led associations, and small management companies. Its violation workflow is designed for associations that need a documented record of enforcement activity, from the… Read the review → |
StratusBoard is HOA violation management software for small and self-managed community boards. It centralizes violation cases with property and owner context, photo and evidence attachments, editable notice templates, cure deadlines,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
totalHOA — where it wins
- Detailed, dated violation histories with evidence and resolution tracking
- Covenant references, notices, deadlines, hearings, and fines in one case
- Resident access to acted-on cases, next steps, and account charges
Where it doesn't
- Pricing is set case by case during onboarding
- Web access is the listed platform coverage
- Violation management sits within a broader HOA operations suite
StratusBoard — where it wins
- Tracks evidence, notices, cure deadlines, follow-ups, and repeat violations
- Resident links support responses, disputes, photos, and fine payments
- Board reports cover open, overdue, resolved, repeat, category, and status counts
Where it doesn't
- Paid plans start at $29 per month
- Available on the web platform only
- Broader HOA capabilities such as dues and documents are deferred
- totalHOA8.8/10 · Pricing on request
Detailed violation records connect evidence, notices, hearings, fines, and resolutions.
Visit totalHOAFull verdict → - StratusBoard8.2/10 · From $29/mo · 30-day trial
A focused web tool for managing HOA violations, evidence, notices, deadlines, and responses.
Visit StratusBoardFull verdict →
More comparisons
- CommonGround vs totalHOA
- Effortless HOA vs totalHOA
- HOAware vs totalHOA
- ViolationFlow vs totalHOA
- totalHOA vs Herald Shield
- totalHOA vs Mosaic HOA
- totalHOA vs HOA Hub
All HOA violation management software comparisons → · Full ranking →
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Last updated · How we research and update







