Hemlane vs PayHOA
PayHOA scores 7.9/10 vs 7.4/10. Best for: Self-managed HOA boards and condo associations that want to handle dues, violations, and voting without hiring a management company.
PayHOA scores higher overall at 7.9/10 vs 7.4/10. 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.
Hemlane 
PayHOA Rank
#16 of 31
Rank
#5 of 31
Features
13/17
Features
9/17
Starting at
$30/mo
Starting at
$49/mo
User reviews
— (208)
User reviews
4.6/5 (629)
What they cost
| Hemlane | PayHOA | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting at | $30 /mo | $49 /mo |
| Free trial | Free tier available | No |
| Number of plans | 3 | 5 |
What the pricing really means
At first glance, Hemlane looks cheaper at $30/month vs $49/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 Hemlane wins
- Unique hybrid model pairs software with local leasing agents for hands-off management
- Strong tenant screening powered by TransUnion reports
- Free tier available for landlords who only need basic features
- Repair coordination service handles maintenance calls and vendor dispatch
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 Hemlane falls short
- No native mobile app for landlords — only a mobile-optimized web interface and a tenant-only app
- Per-unit pricing adds up quickly for larger portfolios
- Limited financial reporting compared to full accounting platforms
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?
Hemlane
Target: 1-100 units
Hemlane stands out with its hybrid model that pairs cloud software with a network of local agents, making it ideal for remote landlords who want someone on the ground coordinating repairs and showings. E-signing is built in for leases, and owner portals give investors visibility. No native landlord mobile app though, so hands-on landlords may prefer a more full-featured platform.
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 | Hemlane | 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
PayHOA scores 7.9/10 vs Hemlane's 7.4/10 in our ranking. PayHOA is the better pick for Up to 500 units. Hemlane is better if you need remote or out-of-state landlords who want software plus local agent support for hands-off management.
Hemlane starts at $30/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.
Hemlane: Yes, 14-day free trial. PayHOA: No free trial. Always test with your actual workflow before committing to an annual plan.
Hemlane covers 13 of 17 features we track. PayHOA covers 9 of 17. Hemlane has broader feature coverage, but more features does not always mean better — pick the tool that covers what your business actually needs.
No, Hemlane does not have a mobile app. PayHOA does not have one either.
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 Hemlane if...
Remote or out-of-state landlords who want software plus local agent support for hands-off management
Pick PayHOA if...
Self-managed HOA boards and condo associations that want to handle dues, violations, and voting without hiring a management company