TownSq vs HOA Start

TownSq8.3Visit HOA Start4.7Visit

Higher score TownSq #6 in HOA Management Software 8.3/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 7 of 7 features Visit TownSq

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

• TownSq fits best

  Multi-community managers needing mobile coverage

• HOA Start fits best

  Communities wanting a full resident app

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Side by side

Feature	TownSq 8.3/10 Visit ↗	HOA Start 4.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.3	4.7
Ranking	#6 in HOA Management Software	#42 in HOA Management Software
Best for	Multi-community managers needing mobile coverage	Communities wanting a full resident app
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$90/mo	—
Free plan	—	Not checked yet
Free trial	30 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Phone	Email, Phone, Docs
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market
Features TownSq 7/7 · HOA Start 7/7
Resident portal	✓	✓
Online dues collection	✓	✓
Violation tracking	✓	✓
Maintenance requests	✓	✓
Association accounting	✓	✓
Document storage	✓	✓
Mobile apps	✓	✓
Our review
Pros	Web, iOS, Android, and API access support flexible operations. Covers payments, maintenance, documents, violations, and architectural reviews. Portfolio tools support management across multiple communities.	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	No free plan is available. Displayed monthly prices require a 1-year term that auto-renews annually. Enterprise pricing is quote-based rather than publicly stated.	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	TownSq is an HOA and community management platform for boards, property managers, management companies, and residents. It brings resident communications, announcements, forums, requests, maintenance workflows, document access, amenity… 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

• TownSq — where it wins

  • Web, iOS, Android, and API access support flexible operations.
  • Covers payments, maintenance, documents, violations, and architectural reviews.
  • Portfolio tools support management across multiple communities.

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan is available.
  • Displayed monthly prices require a 1-year term that auto-renews annually.
  • Enterprise pricing is quote-based rather than publicly stated.

• 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

• TownSq8.3/10 · 30-day trial

  A broad HOA platform with mobile coverage, accounting tools, and portfolio management.

  Visit TownSqFull 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 →