HOA Software Pricing.
No surprises.
Start free with up to 50 properties. Upgrade when you need AI automation. No per-unit charges. No contracts. No "contact sales" gatekeeping.
Three plans. Zero guesswork.
Whether your community has five homes or five hundred, there's a plan that fits. Every plan includes the mobile app, document storage, and AI-powered search.
HomeHerald
Everything you need to run your HOA
Free forever. No credit card required.
- Up to 50 properties
- Herald AI Chat — residents get instant answers from your CC&Rs
- Pet Protect — AI-powered lost pet matching
- Online payments via Stripe — credit card, ACH, Apple Pay
- Mobile app for iOS & Android
- Amenity bookings & community board
- 5 communication channels — in-app, email, SMS, push, physical mail
Herald Automate
Everything your management company does. Without the management company.
$49/month
No contracts. Cancel anytime.
- Everything in Free, plus:
- 4 AI agents at full power — Herald Shield · Dues Chaser · Email Agent · Amenity Automation
- Auto dues generation & late fees
- Full financial management with AI receipt analysis
- Automatic backups with one-click restore
- All future AI enhancements
Pick your community size
Herald Enterprise
For large communities and management companies
Tailored to your organization's needs.
- Everything in Automate, plus:
- Unlimited properties & communities
- Herald Shield auto-resolution
- Custom branding
- Priority support & dedicated onboarding
All plans billed monthly. No annual contracts. No setup fees. No cancellation penalties.
Pay-per-use add-ons
A few third-party services carry their own usage costs, passed through at cost. You control when and how often they're used.
Physical Mail via PostGrid
Send violation notices, collection letters, and official correspondence as real USPS mail.
Varies by page count and delivery speed. Only charged when you use the physical mail feature.
Payments via Stripe
Convenience fee on resident payments: 4% + $0.30 per card transaction, 2% per ACH transaction. Accept credit cards, ACH, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and more.
Flat convenience fee per transaction: 4% + $0.30 for cards, 2% for ACH. Covers all payment processing. Optional: pass the fee to residents so the HOA nets the full dues or rental amount.
SMS via Twilio
Send due reminders, violation notices, and community announcements via text message.
For a 100-unit community sending monthly reminders, that's under $1.00/month.
No other hidden fees. No setup charges. No per-unit pricing.
How HomeHerald compares
Most HOA software charges per unit, locks you into contracts, and doesn't include AI. We do things differently.
| Solution | Monthly Cost (100 units) | Annual Cost | AI Included | Contracts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Management Company | $1,000 - $2,000 | $12,000 - $24,000 | Multi-year | |
| AppFolio | $280+ | $3,360+ | Annual | |
| Buildium | $58 - $183 | $696 - $2,196 | Monthly | |
| PayHOA | $49+ | $588+ | Monthly | |
| Herald Automate | $49 | $588 | None | |
| HomeHerald (Free) | $0 | $0 | None |
The ROI math
For a 100-unit self-managed HOA, the difference between a management company and HomeHerald is staggering. And HomeHerald's AI handles the same tasks: answering resident questions, managing violations, automating dues collection, and reaching residents across 5 channels.
Calculate your savings$15/unit/month x 100 units
Starting at $49/month, no per-unit fees
saved per year
$52,236 over a typical 3-year contract period
Pricing FAQ
Everything you need to know before signing up.
Is this really free?
Yes. The Free plan is permanent, not a trial. No credit card required, no expiration date. If your community has 50 properties or fewer and up to 100 users, you can use it indefinitely with Herald AI Chat, Pet Protect, in-app messaging, document storage with AI indexing, amenity bookings, mobile app, and more. We built a generous free plan because the founder believes every HOA should be able to run their community without paying for software.
Is there a contract?
No contracts. No cancellation fees. No annual commitments. All paid plans are billed monthly. Cancel anytime from your dashboard with one click. We earn your business every month.
What payment methods do you accept for subscriptions?
Subscription billing is handled through Stripe. We accept all major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover). Your board can pay with a community credit card or a board member's card. Invoices and receipts are available in your dashboard for reimbursement.
Can I switch plans?
Yes. Upgrade from Free to Automate at any time, and all your data carries over seamlessly. No migration process, no setup fee, no downtime. Downgrade back to Free whenever you want, with no cancellation penalties. Your data is always preserved.
What happens if I exceed my property limit?
The Free plan supports up to 50 properties. If your community grows beyond that, you can upgrade to Herald Automate, which uses a tiered pricing model: $49/month for up to 105 properties, $99/month for up to 205 properties, and $150/month for up to 300 properties. We'll notify you when you're approaching the limit so there are no surprises.
Are there any hidden fees?
No hidden fees. Resident payments carry a convenience fee: 4% + $0.30 per credit card transaction, or 2% per ACH transaction. This single fee covers all payment processing. Your HOA can choose to pass this fee to residents (so the HOA nets the full dues or rental amount) or absorb it. Beyond that, the only additional costs are optional usage-based services: Twilio SMS and PostGrid physical mail. There are no setup charges, no per-unit pricing, and no surprise invoices.
Do you offer annual billing or discounts?
HomeHerald currently bills monthly. We do not require annual contracts. This gives you maximum flexibility to cancel, downgrade, or upgrade at any time without being locked in.
Is there a setup fee?
No. No setup fee, no onboarding fee, and no implementation charge on any plan. Our AI-powered setup wizard reads your existing documents and configures your community automatically. Most communities are live in under 15 minutes.
Start free. Upgrade when you're ready.
50 properties. 4 AI agents. Document storage. Mobile app. All free, forever. No credit card required.
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