CiraConnect vs HOA Messenger
CiraConnect
ciraconnect.comHOA Messenger
hoamessenger.comSide by side
| Figure | CiraConnect | HOA Messenger |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $41.25/mo | $20/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 6 |
| Spec score · HOA Management Software | 7.8 (#43) | 9.1 (#2) |
| Accounting | CiraBooks includes general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, cash management, and financial reporting, and is described as an optional CiraNet upgrade. | The platform includes HOA accounting tools for fiscal tracking and financial reports. |
| Association accounting | Yes | Yes |
| Document storage | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | CiraConnect says its portals use one database and one login across platform processes and external portals, and that it does not use third-party applications. | HOA Messenger currently has no direct integrations with Entrata, Yardi, AppFolio, or QuickBooks. |
| Maintenance requests | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile access | CiraMobile is available for Android and iOS and is described as fully integrated with CiraConnect. | The service includes a private mobile portal and a mobile app for violation tracking. |
| Online dues collection | Yes | Yes |
| Purpose | CiraConnect is an all-in-one community association management platform covering governance, property management, finances, and communications. | HOA Messenger is an all-in-one software solution for homeowners-association administration. |
| Resident portal | Yes | Yes |
| Security | CiraVote lists TLS between browser and voting app, authentication recording date/time and IP with single-vote enforcement, and application security; configurable MFA is listed for Pro and Premium. | HOA Messenger says it uses reasonable and appropriate safeguards but cannot guarantee absolute security for internet data transmission. |
| Support | Support for current clients and portal users is available Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m. CST by phone. | The Help Center directs users to schedule a Zoom call or phone call with a team member for questions. |
| Violation tracking | Yes | Yes |
Plans
CiraConnect
- CiraVote Standard$495 a year
- CiraVote Pro$745 a year
- CiraVote Premium$805 a year
HOA Messenger
- FreeFree
- Premium$25 a month
- Admin$399 a month
- Premium$240 a year
- Admin Plan$3,828 a year
- Admin Plan$399 a month
In their own words
CiraConnect
CiraConnect has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
HOA Messenger
HOA Messenger is software for homeowners-association administration, with tools for resident communication, dues, documents, maintenance and accounting. Managers can send messages individually or by broadcast through push notifications, SMS or email; residents can pay by credit card or ACH bank transfer. Managers can issue vendor work orders and receive updates as jobs are accepted, scheduled and completed. The service stores HOA documents for private resident access and provides a mobile portal and a mobile app for violation tracking. Its Mail feature lets an HOA submit a PDF for printing and mailing through USPS and track the request. The Free plan costs nothing and remains available indefinitely, with unlimited HOAs and residents, co-manager access and 90-day visibility. Premium adds double-entry accounting, budgeting, financial reports, vendor bill pay and a web resident portal; its 30-day trial requires a credit card. Listed prices are $25 a month for Premium, $399 a month for Admin, and $319 a year for Admin Plan.