HOAware vs KindHOA

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.

KindHOA is software for self-managed volunteer HOA boards, with browser access and native iPhone and Android apps. Residents can pay dues, submit home changes, report fixes, vote, and read community news. Board tools cover violation tracking, maintenance requests, association accounting, and document storage. The apps support push alerts, Face ID, payments, voting, maintenance reports, and community news. The Good Neighbor plan costs $0 forever and includes 5 GB of storage, up to 10 active violations, 10 calendar events per month, and five announcements per month. It also includes formal elections, sealed ballots, vote counting, and PDF certificates. Board Automation costs $300 per year prepaid and adds recurring dues, late-fee automation, email broadcasts, AI, vendor bid management, 25 GB of storage, and priority email support. Every new HOA receives a 60-day Board Automation trial without a card. Optional Bank Sync costs $9 monthly or $89 annually and supports up to eight live accounts. KindHOA charges no per-unit software fees and was made by Kind Tech LLC in Colorado Springs.