CommonGround vs ManageHOA

CommonGround is HOA compliance software for volunteer boards in self-managed associations. Board members can record a possible violation from a phone with a photo, note, time and location, then have the app draft a notice. It tracks statutory deadlines, blocks specified invalid fining steps and flags protected categories with statute citations before notices go out. The maker says its versioned rule sets cover all 50 US states. Actions are timestamped and attributed in an audit trail that boards can export. Owners and fining committee members can review evidence, respond and vote through signed links without accounts, passwords or app installs. CommonGround also tracks written records requests and deadlines, and describes an owner portal with document posting and staleness checks. Its per-parcel ledger covers fines, assessments and payments; customers can continue using QuickBooks, though no direct integration is specified. Plans are $59 a month for under 50 parcels, $119 a month for 50–150 parcels and $229 a month for 150+ parcels, billed month-to-month. A 30-day trial is listed.

ManageHOA is a cloud-based platform for HOA boards and property management companies serving townhome and single-family communities. It covers violations, architectural requests, maintenance and community communication, and management companies can oversee multiple communities from one dashboard. Homeowners can submit architectural applications with images and documents; managers and committee members can review, discuss and vote on them. Violation records can include notices, resident responses, attachments and timestamps, with automated follow-up reminders. Resident and board portals, a mobile application, work orders, board documents and a membership directory are listed alongside announcements, inquiries, notifications and calendars. Other capabilities include visitor and contractor management, staff operations, package tracking, weather alerts and emergency broadcasts. Residents can pay dues through BuildingLink Payments, and the platform is designed to integrate with accounting software. It runs on Android, iOS and the web. Pricing is on request; the product page directs prospective customers to request a demo rather than listing plan tiers or prices.