Buildium vs HOAware

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HOAware provides HOA management tools for architectural control applications, violations, payments, inspections, and resident communication. Residents can submit architectural requests online, track progress, and schedule inspection appointments. Mobile inspections support photos, GPS tagging, offline work that syncs later, automated follow-ups, and timestamped audit trails. Payments can be made online by card or ACH through Stripe, with Apple Pay, Google Pay, reminders, and tracking also supported. CORI is a chatbot available around the clock, trained on a community’s CC&Rs, bylaws, and rules to answer resident questions and guide applications. HOAware runs as a cloud platform accessible in a browser without installation; its Android and iOS app includes messaging, payments, applications, violation responses, and biometric login. The integrations page lists Stripe and Zapier as active, while QuickBooks is marked as coming soon. Plans are paid, with prices available on request. The pricing FAQ describes a free 30-minute demo, but no free trial is listed. Every plan includes email support and help-center access; the company also describes training resources and live onboarding support.