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HOA Alchemy vs Residente
Both stand on hoa management software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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HOA Alchemy covers administrative, resident-facing, and field-service work in one association platform. Its tiered plans add mobile communication, access controls, GPS tools, and support, while location-sharing and paid billing terms deserve review.
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Residente combines resident-facing services with board and accounting tools, and each plan includes the entire platform. Associations seeking a manager, legal firm, or accounting firm will need services beyond this software.
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| HOA Alchemy | Residente | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Silver: $2 a month | Village: $2 a month |
| Plans published | 3 | 5 |
| Maker | HOA Alchemy | Not published |
| Website | hoaalchemy.com | residente.io |
| On hoa management software | #41 of 87 | #45 of 87 |
HOA Alchemy: what it does well
- Combines accounting, portals, communications, and work orders
- Provides resident and vendor mobile apps
- Tracks vendor locations and visit history
- Supports payment, access, camera, and irrigation integrations
- Offers a no-card 30-day full-feature trial
What to know first
- No free plan is listed
- Contractor location may be shared for validation
- The company does not guarantee absolute security
- Plans are paid monthly
Residente: what it does well
- Online dues payments by card or ACH.
- Board tools include minutes, voting, and a decisions feed.
- Includes a general ledger and bank reconciliation.
- Residents can submit maintenance and complaint requests.
- First month free with no card required to start.
What to know first
- No free plan is listed.
- The service is software, not a community association manager.
- It does not make association decisions or hold association funds.
- Plan prices vary by unit tier.
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