AppFolio Alternative
No minimum doors. No $298+/mo floor.
AppFolio's roughly 50-unit minimum and $298+/mo minimum spend price out most small HOAs. HOA Simplify starts at $49/mo with zero unit minimum.
Why small and mid-size communities switch from AppFolio
No 50-unit minimum
AppFolio requires a minimum of roughly 50 units to subscribe, which locks out most self-managed HOAs. HOA Simplify has zero minimum doors — plans start at 1 unit.
No $298+/mo minimum spend — flat $49/mo
AppFolio's published minimum monthly spend is around $298+/mo regardless of community size. HOA Simplify is a flat $49/mo for up to 25 units, with no minimum spend floor.
60-minute AI CSV migration
AI Smart Import migrates your data from AppFolio — upload any CSV export and AI maps the columns automatically. Most boards complete migration in under an hour, with one-click rollback.
Purpose-built for HOAs, not rentals
AppFolio is built primarily for rental property managers. HOA Simplify ships elections, ARC workflows, and violation tracking designed specifically for community associations.
AppFolio alternative — frequently asked questions
Does AppFolio have a minimum unit requirement?
Yes — AppFolio generally requires a minimum of around 50 units to subscribe, which excludes many small, self-managed HOAs. HOA Simplify has no unit minimum.
What is AppFolio's minimum monthly spend?
AppFolio's published minimum monthly spend is around $298+/mo regardless of how small your community is. HOA Simplify starts at $49/mo with no minimum spend floor.
Can I migrate my data from AppFolio?
Yes. AI Smart Import accepts a CSV export from AppFolio and automatically maps the columns. Most boards complete their full migration in under 60 minutes, with one-click rollback if needed.
Is HOA Simplify a good fit for small or mid-size HOAs?
Yes. HOA Simplify is built for self-managed HOA boards and property management companies of any size, with flat-rate pricing starting at $49/mo and a free PMC multi-HOA portal for managers.
Is there a free trial?
Yes — every HOA Simplify plan includes a 14-day free trial with no credit card required.
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