# HOA Start Software Pricing, Alternatives & More 2026 | Capterra > With the help of Capterra, learn about HOA Start Software - reviews, pricing plans, popular comparisons to other HOA products and more. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/215897/HOA-Start/pricing --- # HOA Start Software Review 2026: Features, Integrations, Pros & Cons Last updated on March 13, 2026 Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Description](#description)[Use cases](#use-cases)[Alternatives](#alternatives)[Features](#features)[Pricing](#pricing)[Integrations](#integrations)[Support](#support)[Reviews](#reviews) HOA Start ## What is HOA Start? HOA Start was designed as the premier provider for self-managed HOA's of any size. Resident engagement is through the roof with our Mobile App on Apple/Android. Create invoices, accept payments, as well as send email blasts/texts/chats to your members. Highlights include online voting, violation tracking, work-order/ARC requests, document storage, event registrations, amenity reservations, and so much more. Start a 100% free trial and test the industry's best website builder. Come see why we're preferred by thousands of organizations and property managers alike. ## What is HOA Start used for? [HOA](https://www.capterra.com/hoa-software/) Overall rating Based on 87 user reviews Reviews sentiment Positive 98% Neutral 1% Negative 1% Starting price $39 Flat Rate, Per Month Free trial available Capterra Shortlist charts the highest-rated and most popular products... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... ## HOA Start alternatives Highest Rated [4.7 (574)](https://www.capterra.com/p/146693/PayHOA/reviews/) Starting price $54.00 Per User, Per Month [4.4 (110)](https://www.capterra.com/p/230892/Vantaca/reviews/) Starting price Contact vendor for pricing [4.6 (97)](https://www.capterra.com/p/237509/Easy-HOA/reviews/) Starting price $49.00 Per User, Per Month [4.3 (70)](https://www.capterra.com/p/143799/CINC-Systems/reviews/) Starting price $250.00 Per User, Per Month [View all alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/215897/HOA-Start/alternatives/) ## Features Features with the highest number of reviews are displayed first. Those that have no reviews appear next, sorted alphabetically. Member Database 4.7 (71) 80.28% of 71 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important It helps you maintain accurate member records, track homeowners and renters, and enable easy data import and updates. Reviewers appreciate the intuitive setup, custom fields, and filtering, but some say spouse information fields and note downloads could be improved. Website Management 4.9 (66) 78.79% of 66 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important HOA Start offers an easy-to-use website builder with flexible templates, quick editing, and responsive support. Users think the platform is simple for non-technical members, allows fast updates, and provides helpful customer service, though some wish for more widget options. Member Communication 4.9 (60) 88.33% of 60 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important With HOA Start, you can send mass emails and texts, target specific groups, and use forums for community-wide updates. Some reviewers find the communication tools intuitive and effective, though several mention a desire for enhanced email editing and broader access on lower-tier packages. Document Management 4.8 (44) 86.36% of 44 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important You get a centralized, user-friendly repository for uploading, organizing, and securing documents. Reviewers indicate it’s easy to access, search, and manage files, with folder controls and versioning, though some mention search is limited to document titles only. Property Database 4.8 (39) 71.79% of 39 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Centralized database to track details of properties (including lease, tenant, and owner information) Payment Processing 4.7 (30) 80.00% of 30 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Accept, record, and reconcile financial transactions HOA Start 33 features Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems Built-in accounting to manage ledger, accounts payable/receivable, financial reports, etc. Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities Track and document all activities across devices, networks, and other systems Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges Compare and match accounting/financial records with corresponding bank statements Create, manage, and send invoices or bills to customers Track and manage schedules and meetings via an integrated calendar Manage a group of members established for coordinating plans, programs, or other initiatives Manage, organize, and store contact information Pre-designed layouts that can be customized to match preferences and requirements You get a centralized, user-friendly repository for uploading, organizing, and securing documents. Reviewers indicate it’s easy to access, search, and manage files, with folder controls and versioning, though some mention search is limited to document titles only. Electronically collect payments for goods or services Schedule and manage the logistics of activities and other gatherings Monitor and record expenses such as purchases or charges incurred Automatically collect recurring fees or dues from members Create, save, and store files Centralized accounting record which tracks all financial transactions Automation of the violations inspection process of homeowners associations With HOA Start, you can send mass emails and texts, target specific groups, and use forums for community-wide updates. Some reviewers find the communication tools intuitive and effective, though several mention a desire for enhanced email editing and broader access on lower-tier packages. It helps you maintain accurate member records, track homeowners and renters, and enable easy data import and updates. Reviewers appreciate the intuitive setup, custom fields, and filtering, but some say spouse information fields and note downloads could be improved. Accept, record, and reconcile financial transactions Centralized database to track details of properties (including lease, tenant, and owner information) Notifications that are delivered to users as soon as an event occurs Automated process of charging customers at regular intervals for repeated access or use of a product or service View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data Send messages via SMS Create, manage and track all task activities and progression Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes Record of all transactions such as purchases, deposits, withdrawals and transfers within a specific period Ability to track and store all vendor-related information, such as contacts, services offered, terms, etc. HOA Start offers an easy-to-use website builder with flexible templates, quick editing, and responsive support. Users think the platform is simple for non-technical members, allows fast updates, and provides helpful customer service, though some wish for more widget options. Creating, assign, and track jobs and/or tasks for work orders Get Advice We can help you find the software with the features you need. Features 4.7 (87) 4.7 Based on 87 reviews ## Pricing Value for money 4.9 (82) Free Trial Professional $39.00 Flat Rate,Per Month Value for money 4.9 (82) 4.9 Based on 82 reviews ## Integrations [ QuickBooks Online](https://www.capterra.com/p/190778/QuickBooks-Online/)[ Stripe](https://www.capterra.com/p/123889/Stripe/)[ QuickBooks Online Advanced](https://www.capterra.com/p/189398/QuickBooks-Online/)[ SendGrid](https://www.capterra.com/p/204113/SendGrid/)[ Twilio](https://www.capterra.com/p/180158/Twilio-Communications-Platform/)[ Stripe Billing](https://www.capterra.com/p/178774/Stripe-Billing/)[ Azure Backup](https://www.capterra.com/p/169885/Azure-Backup/)[ Twilio User Authentication & Identity](https://www.capterra.com/p/250929/Authy/) Connect with a Capterra advisor for a free 15-minute consultation Get a personalized software list aligned to your business needs with guidance from our expert advisors. Our team has helped 1 million+ businesses like yours find options that fit their needs. ## Support, customer service and training options Customer Service 4.9 (86) Support - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat Training - In Person - Live Online - Webinars - Documentation - Videos Deployment - Web - Android - iPhone/iPad Typical users - Freelancers - Small businesses - Mid size businesses - Enterprises Customer Service 4.9 (86) 4.9 Based on 86 reviews ## User reviews Overall rating 4.9 Based on 87 reviews Filter by rating 5(81) 4(4) 3(1) 2(1) 1(0) Mentioned topic Sorted by most recent DW Diane W. President Non-Profit Organization Management ### "Website good, Accounting, invoicing not good." 2.0 Overall Rating 2.0 2.0 Ease of Use 3.0 3.0 Features 3.0 3.0 Customer Service 3.0 3.0 Likelihood to Recommend 0/10 October 12, 2025 The customer service is nice. However when you ask them a question they do not readily answer it they refer to a video. Sometimes that is helpful but to be so the video would have to follow the current screen setup and they don't. Sometimes you just need an answer, you don't need to watch a video. Pros The website for the homeowners is good. Communication through the website is easy to do. Homeowners can use it to reach the Board or whoever is chosen to receive the communication. Cons Their invoicing system is extremely poor. Could not have been designed by anyone with an accounting background. It is counter intuitive in every single regard. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. KR Kathy R. Website Committee Chairperson Executive Office ### "Website Committee Chairperson" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 August 14, 2025 I became the chairman of our subdivisions website committee at the beginning of 2024. I am not that knowledgeable when it comes to setting up websites, so the Help Desk people were a great help! Pros Very easy to use and prompt responses to any questions you might have. The templates are very easy to customize in order to make our website personalized to our subdivision. Cons That it's not FREE - ha ha.... never would expect something this good to be free. I really have nothing else to complain about! Switched from [Google Forms](https://www.capterra.com/p/176571/Google-Forms/) The google website (possibly thru Google Forms, but not sure) was too hard for people to find if they didn't know the url Alternatives considered [HOA Express](https://www.capterra.com/p/161593/HOA-Express-HOA-Websites/) Reasons for choosing HOA Start I was not on the original team that chose HOA Start, but we are choosing it now because it works the best for our subdivision. Other products we considered were HOA Total Access and HOA Sites Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Response from Vendor August 20, 2025 Many thanks, Kathy! We appreciate the feedback to letting us know how we're doing. We'll keep building and growing so you can get the most bang for your buck! RH Roberta H. Secretary Non-Profit Organization Management ### "HOA Start has a simple, easy to use format." 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 July 8, 2025 From the beginning, we found the software to be very user-friendly and intuitive. The setup process was straightforward, and we were able to get our website up and running quickly without any technical hurdles. The platform makes it easy to manage documents, communicate with residents, and keep our community informed. Overall, HOA Start has made our HOA operations more efficient and organized. We’re very pleased with the functionality and support we've received! Pros Very easy to set up our site. The tutorials were easy to follow and support staff were great when I hit a snag. Cons I would have like to have a weather report on the page that is live rather than having to put in a link. Switched from [Association Management Website](https://www.capterra.com/p/78588/Association-Management-Website/) We wanted something more personal and easier to use. Alternatives considered [DoorLoop](https://www.capterra.com/p/211768/DoorLoop/) Reasons for choosing HOA Start HOA Start was more responsive to our requests. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Response from Vendor July 10, 2025 Thank you kindly for this descriptive review, Roberta! Day in/day out, we strive wholeheartedly to be the provider our clients from us. SW Sondra W. Finance Construction ### "HOA Start Review" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 June 16, 2025 10 out of 10 experience! From set up to going live! The staff at HOA Start are extremely responsive to any issues that might arise and will have an answer almost immediately. Pros How responsive they are to any issues or problems that arise. While setting up the site they were always available with any questions or concerns that I had. Cons I can say I have not encountered anything that I like least about HOA Start. My experience has been nothing but positive. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Response from Vendor June 17, 2025 Thank you so kindly, Sondra! We pride ourselves with having best-in-class service! But it's easy to do when working with great partners like yourself! KB Kurt B. President Non-Profit Organization Management ### "President, The Forest Community Association" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 June 10, 2025 Amazing! Our onboarding specialist responded quickly to questions and the ability to implement and then continue to add features allow us to get to our community onto a platform that absolutely reflects our needs. Pros HOA Start has made our transition into community self-management a real 5-star experience. The platform is amazing and they HOA Start people are even better! Their on-boarding process is best of class--along with FAQs, Tutorials, and great onboarding specialists. Absolutely seamless! Cons No real cons! The documentation for the features is distributed a bit between tutorials, FAQs and You Tube training...so as long as you are methodical in following the on-boarding steps (designed to keep you progressing in the proper sequence), your implementation will be frictionless. Switched from [Third-Party Manager](https://www.capterra.com/p/185945/Steele/) Platform using third party agent was not personalized to our membership and did not provide the level of member engagement needed. Alternatives considered [PayHOA](https://www.capterra.com/p/146693/PayHOA/) Reasons for choosing HOA Start HOA Start provided a more scalable platform along with the establishment of our own URL identity. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Response from Vendor June 12, 2025 Kurt, this is an amazing review, and we can't thank you enough for sharing! We'll make sure to relay your comments to the team and we look forward to working with you! NL Nathan L. Data Integrity Analyst Medical Devices ### "Guaranteed Satisfaction" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 June 10, 2025 Excellent! I have little experience with building sites this way, but I can't imagine receiving better service. Pros I appreciated the personal attention I received, understanding your end goal, and getting you there. \[sensitive content hidden\] was who I worked with the most. She was always available, and I never felt like a question was dumb or an ask was too small. I could talk to her like a friend, explain what I was going for, and she would make sure I got what I wanted. Cons Nothing stood out, but maybe the page layouts were a little confusing. Some edits were in two places, like a page edit vs a widget edit. It's a little touchy making for a sharper learning curve, but once you figure it out it's not as bad. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Response from Vendor June 12, 2025 Nathan, we thank you from the bottom of our heart for taking the time to tell us how we're doing. We'll make sure to pass along your comments to our Success & Service Team members. We look forward to the partnership with your organization for years to come! SW Steven W. Secretary Recreational Facilities and Services ### "Small community with big wants and needs" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 June 4, 2025 We upgraded from another service and found HOA Start to be extremely helpful in our transition. They were very responsive to our questions and needs. We are now upgrading and they created tailored videos for our review to assist us in making a decision. Pros 1). It is intuitive and easy to use 2). We were able to add community specific features to the website 3). Text messaging - we use this for emergency notifications 4). We can update/maintain from any device - phone, tablet, and computer 5). Secure offering Cons 1). We started with the basic plan which meant that we did not have access to certain features - now after some additional investigation, we plan to upgrade - wish we had some of this from the beginning. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Response from Vendor June 6, 2025 This is so great to hear, Steve! Thank you for laying out the way you work with the software today, and how you plan to use in the future. Also, we hope you’ll take advantage and download our newly released mobile app! AS Alex S. Residential Manager Real Estate ### "Makani Kai Marina Residential Community" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 8/10 June 2, 2025 Overall, my experience with HOA Start has been very positive. The platform is easy to navigate, well-organized, and tailored to the needs of HOA communities. It’s made it much easier to keep residents informed, share documents, and handle administrative tasks online. The standout feature is definitely their support team—quick responses and helpful solutions every time I’ve submitted a ticket. That level of service gives real peace of mind. There’s still room for improvement, especially in the maintenance request tracking and photo preview features, but even with those limitations, it’s been a major upgrade from what we were using before. Definitely recommend it for any HOA looking to modernize communication and operations. Pros The best part about HOA Start is their support ticket system—it’s fast, reliable, and actually solves problems quickly. It makes managing the website feel stress-free, even if you’re not super tech-savvy. Cons The maintenance ticket tracking could use improvement. Right now, the only options are “Approved” or “Rejected,” which isn’t enough for real-time updates or follow-through. It would be much more useful to have additional statuses like “Scheduled,” “In Progress,” or “Completed” so residents and management can track progress more clearly. Also, when residents upload photos with their requests, there's no option to preview the image—you have to download it first, which adds unnecessary steps and slows down workflow. These aren’t dealbreakers, but they definitely stand out in day-to-day use. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Response from Vendor July 11, 2025 Thank you for the sincere review on what we're doing well, and where we can get better, Alex! We sincerely appreciate you taking the time and we're pouring everything we have to get a little better each day! JR Jill R. AOAO Board President Non-Profit Organization Management ### "Brings the community together" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 June 2, 2025 Very positive. I would recommend to any AOAO or HOA. The support is very good. When submitting a ticket the response is very quick. Pros It is feature rich and easy to setup. The site setup management is very straightforward to use, allowing a site to be created very quickly. The forms is another easy to use and very flexible design making a lot of customization to be done. Cons I do not really have a least favorite thing. While nothing is perfect and difficult as each community is different, I think it hits all the points that a community would need. I do wish the ticketing was a bit more robust. Two suggestions: 1) ability to mark the ticket “closed/done” 2) ability to adjust the initial problem description. Alternatives considered [WordPress](https://www.capterra.com/p/131687/WordPress/) Reasons for choosing HOA Start I thought HOA Start was easier to use and had the features we wanted. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Response from Vendor June 3, 2025 Jill, what can we say besides thank you, thank you, thank you for trusting us! We sincerely appreciate all of our customers, and we're working hard to make you proud! MW Mark W. Mgr Real Estate ### "Outstanding Team and Product" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 May 29, 2025 Every member of the team went over the top to ensure our product was the best it could be. We introduced Stripe for member assessment payments and the team worked with us to get that established as well. Pros Whole team was responsive and worked with us to get our site loaded and functional. Jazmin and rest of client service team not only worked with us but also completed activities and offered suggestions to make our community website the best it could be. Cons Great value for money as well! Really nothing to note. They continued to work with us after the rollout. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Response from Vendor June 2, 2025 Thank you so kindly, Mark! We really appreciate the feedback and look forward to serving your association! 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