Nestingbird
Nestingbird: A free governance platform with paid automation for small HOA communities. Ranked #18 of 87 in HOA Management Software by our editors (7.1/10); pricing: Free plan; best for small communities seeking free governance tools.
At a glance
- Editor score7.1 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forSmall communities seeking free governance tools
- Free planYes
- Paid from$250/yr
- Resident portalYes
- Founded2020 · Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Free plan covers assessments, reserves, meetings, documents, and violations
- Autopilot adds automated accounting, collections, and financial reports
- Birdie AI answers document questions with source citations
Where it doesn't
- Browser-based platform has no app-store download
- Paid plan is needed for automated accounting and recurring collections
- Extra AI responses, meetings, and resale documents cost separately
Our verdict on Nestingbird
Nestingbird is HOA management software for self-managed condominium, townhouse, and HOA boards, as well as property managers. It brings assessment invoicing and online payments together with budgeting, reserve studies, meetings, elections, polls, document storage, maintenance requests, violation tracking, and financial reporting. Owners can access balances, payments, documents, statements, and maintenance requests through a mobile-friendly browser interface.
Pricing is accessible for smaller communities. The free Community plan includes assessment collection, budgeting and reserve studies, meetings with minutes, board elections, document storage and search, and fines and violation tracking. Autopilot costs $25 per month or $250 per year and adds recurring invoicing and collections, Plaid bank connections, automated accounting, monthly financial reports, unlimited Ask Birdie responses, unlimited video meetings with AI minutes, and priority email support. Optional charges include $5 per extra video meeting, $25 per resale or seller disclosure document, and $10 per 50 additional Ask Birdie responses. Online payment processing also adds platform and Stripe processing fees, while paper checks can be processed manually for free.
The product’s scope suits boards that want governance, finances, communications, maintenance, and records in one browser-based system. Stripe supports payment processing, while Plaid connects banks on Autopilot. Birdie AI can answer questions about bylaws, budgets, and board decisions with source citations. The main platform constraint is access: there is no app-store download, so communities seeking dedicated mobile apps should consider another option. Nestingbird is a strong fit for small, self-managed communities prioritizing free core governance tools and an upgrade path for automation.
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Nestingbird fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $250/yr |
| Resident portal | Yes |
| Online dues collection | Yes |
| Violation tracking | Yes |
| Maintenance requests | Yes |
| Association accounting | Yes |
| Document storage | Yes |
| Mobile apps | No |
| Deployment | Cloud, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web |
| Support | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 2 integrations: Plaid, Stripe |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | nestingbird.co |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Nestingbird integrations
Nestingbird lists 2 integrations on its own site.
- Plaid
- Stripe
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