TLDR
TownSq is the only HOA platform with a genuinely free tier. It covers homeowner messaging, announcements, and basic dues collection. Paid tiers at $1-$2/unit/month add financial features and management tools. No tier includes fund accounting or reserve compliance. BoardStack covers communication plus fund compliance at $20-$99/month flat.
TownSq
Free (basic); $1-$2/unit/mo advancedper month
BoardStack
$20–$99/moper month, no setup fee
TownSq Pricing Tiers
| Tier | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Homeowner messaging and announcements, Document storage, Event calendar, Basic online dues payment |
| Essentials | $1/unit/mo | Everything in Free, Enhanced financial tools, Maintenance tracking, Additional integrations |
| Premium | $2/unit/mo | Everything in Essentials, Advanced reporting, Enhanced support, Additional management tools |
Hidden Costs You Won't See on the Pricing Page
- ⚠ Per-unit pricing on paid tiers: a 100-unit community pays $100-$200/month
- ⚠ No fund accounting at any tier
- ⚠ No reserve fund compliance at any tier
- ⚠ Financial features on the free tier are limited to basic dues collection
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See plans & pricingTownSq Free Tier Is Genuinely Useful
TownSq is the only HOA platform offering a genuinely free tier. Homeowner messaging, announcements, document storage, and basic dues collection are included at no cost. For boards whose only pain point is homeowner communication, this is a real option.
Where TownSq Falls Short
The communication features are solid. The financial and compliance features are not. No TownSq tier, including the $2/unit premium plan, includes fund accounting that separates operating and reserve funds. No tier tracks reserve balances against study projections.
For boards that need communication plus fund compliance, BoardStack includes both at $20-$99/month flat.
| TownSq | BoardStack | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | Free (basic); $1-$2/unit/mo advanced | $20–$99/mo |
| Setup fee | Varies | $0 |
| Contract | Varies | Month-to-month |
| Feature | TownSq Free | TownSq $1/unit | TownSq $2/unit | BoardStack |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Fund accounting | No | No | No | Enforced |
| Reserve tracking | No | No | No | Yes |
| 100-unit cost | $0 | $100/mo | $200/mo | $20-$99/mo |
Source: TownSq website
Source: TownSq pricing page
Source: BoardStack pricing
Q&A
Is TownSq really free?
The basic tier is genuinely free and covers homeowner messaging, announcements, document storage, and basic dues collection. Financial management, maintenance tracking, and advanced features require paid tiers at $1-$2/unit/month.
Q&A
What does TownSq free tier not include?
The free tier does not include financial reporting, maintenance tracking, advanced communication features, or integrations. Fund accounting and reserve compliance are not available at any tier.
Q&A
Is TownSq or BoardStack cheaper for a 100-unit HOA?
TownSq free tier is cheaper ($0 for communication). TownSq paid tiers ($100-$200/month for 100 units) are more expensive than BoardStack ($20-$99/month flat) and do not include fund accounting.
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