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Buildium vs HOA Messenger

Both stand on hoa violation management software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Buildium

Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1

Choose Buildium if you want rent collection, accounting, leasing, maintenance, and tenant tools in one property management service. Look elsewhere if you need a free plan or need to compare specific plan prices before choosing.

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HOA Messenger

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

HOA Messenger combines resident communications, payments and administrative tools, with accounting features in Premium. The free plan has a 90-day visibility limit, while its Premium trial requires a card.

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The facts

	Buildium	HOA Messenger
Free plan	A free trial	Yes
Open source	No	Not published
Runs on	Android, API, iPhone, Web	Android, iPhone, Web
Lowest paid plan	Essential: $62 a month	Premium: $240 a year
Plans published	3	4
Maker	Buildium	Not published
Website	buildium.com	hoamessenger.com
On hoa violation management software	#5 of 31	#1 of 31

Buildium: what it does well

Collect rent online and provide tenants with a portal.
Includes property and association accounting.
Manage maintenance and leases.
Android and iOS apps are available.
Higher plans add reporting automation and customization.

What to know first

The service is paid, with no free plan.
Prices for the named plans are not provided here.
The mobile platforms listed are Android and iOS.

HOA Messenger: what it does well

Free plan includes unlimited HOAs and residents.
Send messages by push notification, SMS or email.
Residents can pay by card or ACH.
Maintenance work orders receive status updates.
Mobile app includes violation tracking.

What to know first

Free plan visibility is limited to 90 days.
Premium trial requires a credit card.
No direct integrations with Entrata, Yardi, AppFolio or QuickBooks.

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