Landlord Studio vs PayHOA
PayHOA scores 7.9/10 vs 7.2/10. 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 7.2/10. 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.
Landlord Studio 
PayHOA Rank
#18 of 31
Rank
#5 of 31
Features
11/17
Features
9/17
Starting at
$0/mo
Starting at
$49/mo
User reviews
— (135)
User reviews
4.6/5 (629)
What they cost
| Landlord Studio | PayHOA | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting at | Free /mo | $49 /mo |
| Free trial | Free tier available | No |
| Number of plans | 3 | 5 |
What the pricing really means
At first glance, Landlord Studio looks cheaper at $0/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 Landlord Studio wins
- Excellent mobile app with receipt scanning and on-the-go expense logging
- Free tier supports up to 3 units with core tracking features
- Real-time bank feed sync reduces manual data entry significantly
- Schedule E tax reports are IRS-compliant and ready for filing
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 Landlord Studio falls short
- Tenant portal and maintenance requests are available but basic compared to full PM platforms
- Vacancy syndication pushes to Zillow and others but lacks the depth of tools like AppFolio or Buildium
- Feature set is lightweight compared to full property management 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?
Landlord Studio
Target: 1-100 units
Landlord Studio is the best mobile-first accounting and expense tracking app for independent landlords who manage their own properties. The receipt scanning, bank sync, and Schedule E reports are genuinely useful for tax time. Tenant portals, maintenance requests, and vacancy syndication are now available but lighter than full PM platforms like AppFolio or Buildium.
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 | Landlord Studio | 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 Landlord Studio's 7.2/10 in our ranking. PayHOA is the better pick for Up to 500 units. Landlord Studio is better if you need independent landlords and small investors who want mobile-first expense tracking and tax-ready reports.
Landlord Studio starts at $0/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.
Landlord Studio: Yes, 14-day free trial. PayHOA: No free trial. Always test with your actual workflow before committing to an annual plan.
Landlord Studio covers 11 of 17 features we track. PayHOA covers 9 of 17. Landlord Studio has broader feature coverage, but more features does not always mean better — pick the tool that covers what your business actually needs.
Yes, Landlord Studio 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 Landlord Studio if...
Independent landlords and small investors who want mobile-first expense tracking and tax-ready reports
Pick PayHOA if...
Self-managed HOA boards and condo associations that want to handle dues, violations, and voting without hiring a management company