DoorLoop vs PayHOA
Both score 8.0/10. Compare features and pricing below.
Both score 8.0/10. Buy DoorLoop if you manage under 100 units and want the cleanest, most modern interface in property management. The user ratings are earned. Skip if you have 200+ units, because the $3/unit add-on makes it one of the most expensive options at scale.
DoorLoop 
PayHOA Rank
#3 of 31
Rank
#5 of 31
Features
17/17
Features
9/17
Starting at
$59/mo
Starting at
$49/mo
User reviews
4.8/5 (925)
User reviews
4.6/5 (629)
What they cost
| DoorLoop | PayHOA | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting at | $59 /mo | $49 /mo |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Number of plans | 3 | 5 |
What the pricing really means
At first glance, PayHOA looks cheaper at $49/month vs $59/month. But sticker price is only part of the story. Look at what is included on the base plan, how many users you get, and whether you need add-ons to get the features you actually need. The $99/month plan that requires $200 in add-ons is actually more expensive than the $250/month plan that includes everything.
Where DoorLoop wins
- Highest user ratings in property management: 4.8/5 on both G2 and Capterra. Users consistently praise the interface and onboarding experience
- Modern, clean UI that feels like a consumer app. Landlords who struggled with Buildium or AppFolio find DoorLoop easier to navigate
- Even the $59/mo Starter plan includes tenant screening, SMS notifications, and maintenance tracking. No feature gating on essentials
- Zapier integration on Premium connects to 5,000+ apps, so you can automate lease reminders, accounting syncs, and notification workflows
Where PayHOA wins
- Purpose-built for HOAs with e-voting, violation tracking, and architectural request workflows
- Trusted by 5,000+ associations, which is a strong adoption signal for niche software
- $49/month for up to 25 units works out to under $2/unit for small associations
- 565 Capterra reviews at 4.7 stars gives real confidence in the product
Where DoorLoop falls short
- $3/unit fee stacks on top of the base price: a 100-unit portfolio on Starter pays $59 + $300 = $359/mo, which adds up fast
- eSignatures cost extra on Starter and Pro. You need Premium at $169/mo base to get unlimited digital signatures included
- Onboarding fees range from $199-$499 unless you negotiate a waiver during a promotion period
- Some users report surprise charges showing up on invoices for features they thought were included in their plan
Where PayHOA falls short
- Transaction fees add up fast, 3.25% + $0.50 per credit card payment and $1.95 per eCheck
- Not a rental property manager, no lease management, tenant screening, or vacancy tools
- Pricing jumps $50 at each tier break, so a 26-unit HOA pays double what a 25-unit one does
- No API for custom integrations or connecting to external accounting software
Who is each product built for?
DoorLoop
Target: 1-300 units
Buy DoorLoop if you manage under 100 units and want the cleanest, most modern interface in property management. The user ratings are earned. Skip if you have 200+ units, because the $3/unit add-on makes it one of the most expensive options at scale.
PayHOA
Target: Up to 500 units
PayHOA is the go-to pick for self-managed HOA and condo boards. The feature set is built exactly for association work, including e-voting, violations, and architectural requests, and 5,000+ associations already use it. The transaction fees on dues collection can sting, especially for credit card payments at 3.25%. If your association collects $100K+ in annual dues, do the math on those fees before committing.
Feature comparison
| Feature | DoorLoop | PayHOA |
|---|---|---|
| Tenant Management | ||
| Tenant screening | ||
| Online rent collection | ||
| Lease management | ||
| Tenant portal | ||
| E-signatures | ||
| Property Operations | ||
| Maintenance requests | ||
| Owner portal | ||
| Property inspections | ||
| Vendor management | ||
| Vacancy advertising | ||
| Finance & Reporting | ||
| Accounting/bookkeeping | ||
| Bank account management | ||
| Insurance tracking | ||
| Reporting/analytics | ||
| Platform | ||
| Document storage | ||
| Mobile app | ||
| API access | ||
Common questions
Both score 8.0/10. DoorLoop fits 1-300 units, while PayHOA fits Up to 500 units. Pick based on your team size and the features you need most.
DoorLoop starts at $59/month. PayHOA starts at $49/month. Watch for add-on costs — the base price often does not include all features. Pricing last verified 2026-03-01.
DoorLoop: No free trial. PayHOA: No free trial. Always test with your actual workflow before committing to an annual plan.
DoorLoop covers 17 of 17 features we track. PayHOA covers 9 of 17. DoorLoop has broader feature coverage, but more features does not always mean better — pick the tool that covers what your business actually needs.
Yes, DoorLoop has a mobile app. PayHOA does not.
Yes. The main effort is migrating your data (customer lists, job history, invoices). Plan for 1-2 weeks of overlap where you run both. Most property management tools can import CSV data. Ask both vendors about migration support before you sign.
The bottom line
Pick DoorLoop if...
Landlords and small property managers with 10-100 units who want the cleanest interface and best user experience in the category
Pick PayHOA if...
Self-managed HOA boards and condo associations that want to handle dues, violations, and voting without hiring a management company