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SpotHOA vs ViolationFlow

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.

SpotHOA

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

SpotHOA combines HOA records, payments and communications, with exports available on both plans. Its stated scope is self-managed US associations, not property management or rentals.

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Choose ViolationFlow if your association needs case records, owner responses, and board-approved fine escalation in one workflow. The free plan is limited to 10 lots and five active cases, while paid monthly plans start at $15 per month. Associations should have counsel review notice templates before using them.

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The facts

	SpotHOA	ViolationFlow
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Android, iPhone, Web	Web
Lowest paid plan	Pro: $29 a month	Starter (monthly): $15 a month
Plans published	3	7
Maker	SpotHOA	Not published
Website	spothoa.com	violationflow.homes
On hoa violation management software	#3 of 31	#7 of 31

SpotHOA: what it does well

Records dues, votes and violations in an append-only ledger
Exports records as CSV and PDF
Includes a free plan for up to 50 units
Can record check and cash dues payments

What to know first

Version 1 supports US-based HOAs only
No native mobile app
Free plan is limited to 50 active units
Pro costs $29 per month

ViolationFlow: what it does well

Case timelines record events with dates and attribution.
Email notices record the time, recipient, and sender.
Photos retain separate capture and upload timestamps.
Owners can respond through a secure link without an account.
CSV imports include mapping, preview, and undo.

What to know first

The free plan is limited to 10 lots, five active cases, and one seat.
Paid plans include five member seats.
Notice templates are not legal advice.

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