TLDR
AppFolio starts at $280/month minimum plus $1.40-$3/unit/month depending on the plan tier. A 100-unit HOA pays $280-$675/month. The platform is built for professional property management companies, not self-managed volunteer boards. BoardStack costs $20-$99/month flat with fund accounting and reserve compliance included.
AppFolio
$280-$400/mo min + $1.40-$3/unit/moper month
BoardStack
$20–$99/moper month, no setup fee
AppFolio Pricing Tiers
| Tier | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Core | $280/mo minimum + $1.40/unit/mo | Online dues collection, Maintenance request tracking, Resident portal, Basic accounting |
| Plus | $375/mo minimum + $3/unit/mo | Everything in Core, Advanced reporting, AI tools, Enhanced features |
Hidden Costs You Won't See on the Pricing Page
- ⚠ 50-unit minimum excludes smaller communities
- ⚠ Per-unit fees apply on top of the monthly minimum
- ⚠ Onboarding fees vary by account size
- ⚠ No fund accounting or reserve compliance at any tier
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See plans & pricingAppFolio Is Property Management Software
AppFolio was built for property management companies running portfolios of rental properties and HOA communities. The pricing reflects that business model: a $280/month minimum that makes sense when spread across dozens of properties, but not when absorbed by a single self-managed community.
For a self-managed 75-unit HOA, AppFolio costs $280/month minimum. BoardStack costs $20-$99/month flat with fund accounting and reserve compliance included.
| AppFolio | BoardStack | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | $280-$400/mo min + $1.40-$3/unit/mo | $20–$99/mo |
| Setup fee | Varies | $0 |
| Contract | Varies | Month-to-month |
| Factor | AppFolio Core | AppFolio Plus | BoardStack |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly minimum | $280 | $375 | $20-$99 |
| 100-unit cost | $280/mo | $675/mo | $20-$99/mo |
| Fund accounting | Not enforced | Not enforced | Enforced |
| Reserve tracking | No | No | Yes |
| Unit minimum | 50 units | 50 units | None |
Source: AppFolio pricing page
Source: BoardStack pricing
Q&A
How much does AppFolio cost for a 100-unit HOA?
On the Core tier: $280/month minimum (since $1.40 x 100 = $140, which is below the minimum). On the Plus tier: $375/month minimum + ($3 x 100) = $675/month. These are base costs before add-ons.
Q&A
Is AppFolio worth it for a self-managed HOA?
AppFolio is designed for property management companies managing multiple properties. The minimum pricing ($280/month), 50-unit threshold, and professional-oriented feature set make it a poor fit for single self-managed HOAs.
Q&A
Does AppFolio have fund accounting?
AppFolio has general accounting features but does not enforce fund separation between operating and reserve accounts at the system level. This is a compliance gap for HOAs in states that require separate fund tracking.
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