PayHOA vs TurboTenant
PayHOA scores 7.9/10 vs 7.5/10. 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 7.5/10. 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 
TurboTenant Rank
#5 of 31
Rank
#15 of 31
Features
9/17
Features
15/17
Starting at
$49/mo
Starting at
$0/mo
User reviews
4.6/5 (629)
User reviews
4.5/5 (225)
What they cost
| PayHOA | TurboTenant | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting at | $49 /mo | Free /mo |
| Free trial | No | Free tier available |
| Number of plans | 5 | 3 |
What the pricing really means
At first glance, TurboTenant 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 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 TurboTenant wins
- Free plan with unlimited properties and no per-unit charges is exceptional value
- Full rental lifecycle coverage from listing to lease to rent collection to accounting
- 4.9-star mobile app allows managing everything on the go
- Built-in accounting syncs bank accounts and generates Schedule E tax packets
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 TurboTenant falls short
- Paid plans are annual-only — no month-to-month option available
- Free plan has ACH transaction fees that tenants or landlords must absorb
- No owner portal for property managers acting on behalf of investors
- Customer support scores lower than features and ease-of-use ratings
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.
TurboTenant
Target: 1-100 units
TurboTenant delivers remarkable value with its free plan covering unlimited properties and the full rental lifecycle. The paid plans at under $150/year are among the cheapest in the market. It is best for individual landlords managing their own rentals who want simplicity without monthly subscription costs. Property management companies serving third-party owners will find the lack of an owner portal a significant gap.
Feature comparison
| Feature | PayHOA | TurboTenant |
|---|---|---|
| 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 TurboTenant's 7.5/10 in our ranking. PayHOA is the better pick for Up to 500 units. TurboTenant is better if you need individual landlords who want a free, full-lifecycle rental management tool with no per-unit fees.
PayHOA starts at $49/month. TurboTenant starts at $0/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. TurboTenant: Free tier available. Always test with your actual workflow before committing to an annual plan.
PayHOA covers 9 of 17 features we track. TurboTenant covers 15 of 17. TurboTenant 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. TurboTenant 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 TurboTenant if...
Individual landlords who want a free, full-lifecycle rental management tool with no per-unit fees