PayHOA vs Rentvine
PayHOA scores 7.9/10 vs 7.8/10. 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 7.8/10. 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 
Rentvine Rank
#5 of 31
Rank
#9 of 31
Features
9/17
Features
16/17
Starting at
$49/mo
Starting at
$199/mo
User reviews
4.6/5 (629)
User reviews
4.5/5 (30)
What they cost
| PayHOA | Rentvine | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting at | $49 /mo | $199 /mo |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Number of plans | 5 | 1 |
What the pricing really means
At first glance, PayHOA looks cheaper at $49/month vs $199/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 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 Rentvine wins
- One plan with every feature included, no tiered upsells or hidden add-ons
- $2.50/unit/month is cheaper than AppFolio ($1.40 minimum but with constant add-on fees) at scale
- Official NARPM affiliate partner, built specifically for professional managers
- Full trust accounting with automated owner disbursements
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 Rentvine falls short
- $199/month minimum means this makes no sense under ~80 units
- Small review base (roughly 30 total across G2 and Capterra)
- Not designed for DIY landlords or self-managing owners
- Newer platform, so long-term track record is still being established
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.
Rentvine
Target: 50-500 units
Rentvine is a strong pick for professional property managers frustrated with AppFolio's nickel-and-diming or Buildium's aging interface. The flat $2.50/unit pricing with all features included is refreshingly honest. You need at least 80 units to justify the $199 minimum, so solo landlords should look elsewhere. The review count is still low, but early adopters are very positive.
Feature comparison
| Feature | PayHOA | Rentvine |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Rentvine's 7.8/10 in our ranking. PayHOA is the better pick for Up to 500 units. Rentvine is better if you need professional property management companies looking for a modern alternative to appfolio or buildium with simple per-unit pricing.
PayHOA starts at $49/month. Rentvine starts at $199/month. Watch for add-on costs — the base price often does not include all features. Pricing last verified 2026-04-01.
PayHOA: No free trial. Rentvine: No free trial. Always test with your actual workflow before committing to an annual plan.
PayHOA covers 9 of 17 features we track. Rentvine covers 16 of 17. Rentvine 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. Rentvine 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 PayHOA if...
Self-managed HOA boards and condo associations that want to handle dues, violations, and voting without hiring a management company
Pick Rentvine if...
Professional property management companies looking for a modern alternative to AppFolio or Buildium with simple per-unit pricing