ManageCasa vs PayHOA
PayHOA scores 7.9/10 vs 6.2/10. 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 6.2/10. 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.
ManageCasa 
PayHOA Rank
#30 of 31
Rank
#5 of 31
Features
14/17
Features
9/17
Starting at
$0/mo
Starting at
$49/mo
User reviews
— (26)
User reviews
4.6/5 (629)
What they cost
| ManageCasa | 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, ManageCasa 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 ManageCasa wins
- Per-unit pricing starting at $1.25/unit is genuinely affordable for small portfolios
- HOA and community association features like eVoting and architectural review are uncommon at this price point
- Free tier lets you manage up to 3 properties at no cost
- 24/7 live support and onboarding assistance included with every subscription
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 ManageCasa falls short
- Lower Capterra rating (3.9) compared to most competitors suggests room for improvement
- Mobile app and e-signing exist but are newer additions with fewer user reviews
- Listing syndication is available but less mature than competitors like AppFolio or Buildium
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?
ManageCasa
Target: 1-500 units
ManageCasa fills a niche for HOA boards and community associations that need affordable management tools with features like eVoting and architectural review. Its per-unit pricing is among the cheapest in the market. E-signing, mobile app, and listing syndication are now available. The lower review scores suggest it works best as a budget option for small operations.
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 | ManageCasa | 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 ManageCasa's 6.2/10 in our ranking. PayHOA is the better pick for Up to 500 units. ManageCasa is better if you need small landlords and hoa boards who want affordable per-unit pricing with community management features.
ManageCasa 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.
ManageCasa: Yes, 14-day free trial. PayHOA: No free trial. Always test with your actual workflow before committing to an annual plan.
ManageCasa covers 14 of 17 features we track. PayHOA covers 9 of 17. ManageCasa has broader feature coverage, but more features does not always mean better — pick the tool that covers what your business actually needs.
Yes, ManageCasa 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 ManageCasa if...
Small landlords and HOA boards who want affordable per-unit pricing with community management features
Pick PayHOA if...
Self-managed HOA boards and condo associations that want to handle dues, violations, and voting without hiring a management company