Condo Manager vs HOA Start

Condo Manager provides accounting, management, and communication software for condominium and homeowner associations. The product combines a resident portal with online dues collection, violation tracking, maintenance requests, association accounting, and document storage. It tracks records for owners, tenants, board members, and vendors, and includes integrated account management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial reporting. Reports can be standard or custom, with real-time data access. Work orders sync across the portal and app, can support unlimited quote or bid requests, and can link to related invoices. Banking options include lockbox services, ACH and checks, NACHA upload files, MICR scanners, and electronic dues and vendor payments. The maker says the software is compatible with all financial institutions and supports ACH and lockbox functions with a bank of the customer’s choice. It is available on the web, Android, and iOS, with an API and mobile apps. The maker states it can manage unlimited units and corporations. Pricing is on request, and a free trial is offered without a stated duration.

HOA Start is a paid association-management platform for homeowners associations, available on the web, iOS, and Android. Residents get a portal for online dues collection and maintenance requests. Association teams can track violations, handle accounting, and store documents, with mobile apps included in the platform description. HOA Start offers several configurations rather than listing fixed prices. HOA Start Complete includes all software features, a mobile app, a marketing website, and an admin dashboard. Software Only provides the complete platform with standard onboarding and support. Guided Onboarding includes website creation, member uploads, custom training, admin training sessions, and email support. Concierge adds newsletters, member imports, document uploads, invoice scheduling, a dedicated support contact, and site setup. The maker is HOA Start, headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Pricing is on request, and no prices are listed for the named plans. The listed capabilities cover resident services, association administration, documents, accounting, and maintenance workflows across supported platforms.