Propty vs AppFolio
AppFolio is a powerful enterprise property management platform — but it's built for large management companies, not self-managed HOA boards. Here's how it compares to Propty for California HOA communities.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
How Propty and AppFolio compare for HOA management in California.
| ProptyRecommended | AppFolio | |
|---|---|---|
| Core HOA Management | ||
| Resident Portal | ||
| Board Member Portal | ||
| Maintenance Requests | ||
| Amenity Reservations | ||
| Document Management | ||
| Financial Reporting | ||
| California Compliance | ||
| Davis-Stirling Act Compliance | ||
| AB 2159 Electronic Notices | ||
| Electronic Voting (SB 323) | ||
| Board Meeting Management | ||
| Communication & Focus | ||
| Email Announcements | ||
| SMS / Text Messaging | ||
| Violation Tracking | ||
| HOA-Specific Focus | ||
| Self-Managed HOA Support | ||
| Pricing & Value | ||
| Pricing | $5/unit/mo | From ~$1.49/unit/mo |
| Minimum Portfolio Size | None | 50 units |
| Payment Processing Fees | None | $2.49/ACH + 3.5% CC |
| Free Incoming ACH | ||
ProptyRecommended
Core HOA Management
California Compliance
Communication & Focus
Pricing & Value
AppFolio
Core HOA Management
California Compliance
Communication & Focus
Pricing & Value
Why California HOAs Choose Propty Over AppFolio
Built for HOA Boards, Not Management Companies
AppFolio is designed for professional property management companies running large portfolios. It requires a minimum portfolio size and a structured onboarding process. Propty is built for the boards and managers who actually run individual HOA communities.
California Compliance Is Not Optional
AppFolio does not currently offer California-specific HOA compliance features such as Davis-Stirling support, AB 2159 electronic notices, or SB 323 electronic voting. Propty includes all of these natively because California HOAs need them to stay compliant.
Transparent Pricing Without Hidden Fees
AppFolio's pricing starts at ~$1.49/unit but requires a $280+/month minimum, charges $2.49 per ACH payment, and adds per-transaction credit card fees. Propty is $5/unit/month with everything included — no minimums, no transaction fees.
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