AppFolio vs Propertyware

AppFolio logo
The market-leading property management platform for mid-to-large residential, commercial, and community association portfolios.
$1.49/unit/mo (50 unit min)
Propertyware logo
RealPage's single-family rental (SFR) platform — built specifically for operators of scattered-site single-family and small-multifamily portfolios.
Custom (per-unit)

AppFolio vs Propertyware: feature comparison

FeatureAppFolioPropertyware
Online Rent Collection
Tenant Screening
Maintenance Request Tracking
Owner Portal
Accounting & Reporting
Lease E-Signature
Listing Syndication
Mobile App (iOS + Android)

AppFolio — Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Category leader — most comprehensive feature set
  • Covers residential, commercial, and HOA on one platform
  • Advanced AI for leasing and maintenance
  • Strong integrations and API

Cons

  • 50-unit minimum — not for small landlords
  • Per-unit pricing adds up fast
  • Implementation can be lengthy
  • Onboarding fee required

Propertyware — Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Purpose-built for single-family rental operators
  • Strong scattered-site workflows
  • Lead-to-lease marketing automation
  • Owner portal and reporting designed for SFR

Cons

  • 250-unit typical minimum — not for small portfolios
  • Multifamily use cases less deep than AppFolio
  • Custom pricing
  • Onboarding fee required