HOA Messenger
8.7#1 in hoa management softwareFrom $240 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWeb
VisitHOA Messenger vs ResLife Finances
ResLife Finances
7.3#8 in hoa accounting softwareFrom $1 a monthFree planWeb
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | HOA Messenger | ResLife Finances |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Managers can issue vendor work orders and receive automated updates when jobs are accepted, scheduled, and completed. | Maintenance turns resident reports into assigned work orders with vendor stages and resident notifications on closure. |
| Resident portal | Yes | Residents can submit unit actions, report issues, track requests with deadlines, view documents and print their own ledgers. |
| Support | The Help Center directs users to schedule a Zoom call or phone call with a team member for questions. | Support is billed at $125 per hour on every plan. |
HOA Messenger plans
- FreeFree
- Admin$399 a month
- Premium$240 a year
- Admin Plan$3,828 a year
ResLife Finances plans
- FreeFree
- Business$1 a month
- Enterprise$1 a month
- Starter$1 a month
Pick HOA Messenger if…
It suits U.S.-based HOA managers who need to coordinate residents, dues, documents, maintenance, or financial administration. The free tier may fit associations that can work within 90-day visibility.
Pick ResLife Finances if…
ResLife Finances suits community associations that need accounting, assessment collection, payable workflows and bank reconciliation. Its free operations tools may suit associations that want those functions alongside existing bookkeeping.