PayHOA vs Propertyware
PayHOA scores 7.9/10 vs 6.5/10. 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 6.5/10. 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.
PayHOA 
Propertyware Rank
#5 of 31
Rank
#27 of 31
Features
9/17
Features
17/17
Starting at
$49/mo
Starting at
Custom
User reviews
4.6/5 (629)
User reviews
3.7/5 (345)
What they cost
| PayHOA | Propertyware | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting at | $49 /mo | Contact for pricing |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Number of plans | 5 | 3 |
What the pricing really means
PayHOA publishes their pricing upfront, which is a good sign. Propertyware requires you to contact sales for a quote. When a company hides pricing, it usually means the cost is high enough that they want a salesperson to justify it before you see the number. Always ask for total year-one cost, not just the monthly 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 Propertyware wins
- Highly customizable with flexible reporting engine
- Purpose-built for single-family portfolios
- All plans include unlimited support, storage, and training
- Per-unit pricing competitive at $1-2 for large portfolios
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
Where Propertyware falls short
- $250-450 monthly minimums and mandatory implementation fees
- Lowest-rated major PM software on G2 with dated UI
- Phone support quality inconsistent
- Site performance issues reported by multiple users
Who is each product built for?
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.
Propertyware
Target: 250-10000+ units
Propertyware is built for single-family property managers at scale with deep customization few match. If you manage 250+ single-family doors and need powerful reporting, it delivers. The dated UI, performance issues, and high upfront fees make it tough for smaller operators.
Feature comparison
| Feature | PayHOA | Propertyware |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Propertyware's 6.5/10 in our ranking. PayHOA is the better pick for Up to 500 units. Propertyware is better if you need single-family property management companies with 250+ doors needing deep customization.
PayHOA starts at $49/month. Propertyware uses custom pricing (contact sales). Watch for add-on costs — the base price often does not include all features. Pricing last verified 2026-04-01.
PayHOA: No free trial. Propertyware: No free trial. Always test with your actual workflow before committing to an annual plan.
PayHOA covers 9 of 17 features we track. Propertyware covers 17 of 17. Propertyware has broader feature coverage, but more features does not always mean better — pick the tool that covers what your business actually needs.
No, PayHOA does not have a mobile app. Propertyware does have one.
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 PayHOA if...
Self-managed HOA boards and condo associations that want to handle dues, violations, and voting without hiring a management company
Pick Propertyware if...
Single-family property management companies with 250+ doors needing deep customization