Published prices, no quote needed · Updated September 15, 2026
AppFolio alternatives
The short answer
- AppFolio’s pricing page shows no prices on its plan cards and asks you to get a quote. It says a minimum spend applies to every plan and a 50-unit minimum applies to Core.
- Proppely has no unit minimum and publishes its price: free with unlimited units, then $9.99 a month per payments account once you set up online payments.
- Other alternatives with published prices include Buildium, DoorLoop, Rentec Direct and TenantCloud.
AppFolio alternatives with published prices
Proppely
Free with unlimited units. $9.99/month per payments account once you set up online payments, capped at $400.Best for: Leaving AppFolio’s minimums while keeping a general ledger, owner statements and an AI assistant
No unit minimum, published pricing, a double-entry ledger and owner statements, and an AI assistant in every workspace that you can also reach from Claude over MCP.
See detailsBuildium
Essential, starting at $62/monthBest for: Management companies that want an established platform
Essential starts at $62 a month. Incoming EFT is $2.35 on Essential and $1.35 on Growth.
Proppely vs BuildiumDoorLoop
Starter, $69/month billed yearly or $99/month billed monthly, plus an onboarding fee based on portfolio sizeBest for: Growing portfolios that are fine with tiers
Starter is $69/month billed yearly for up to 10 units, plus an onboarding fee based on portfolio size.
Proppely vs DoorLoopRentec Direct
Starter, $25/month flatBest for: A flat price for up to 10 properties
Starter is $25 a month; Pro is $2 per unit with a $50 monthly minimum.
Proppely vs Rentec DirectTenantCloud
Starter, $15/month billed yearlyBest for: A low yearly price for up to 10 leases
Starter is $15/month billed yearly ($180 a year), with 10 leases.
Proppely vs TenantCloudRentRedi
$29.95/month billed monthly, or $12/month billed annuallyBest for: Unlimited units on one plan
$12/month billed annually or $29.95 monthly.
Proppely vs RentRedi
Proppely publishes this page and lists itself first; the order is not a ranking. Competitor details come from each vendor’s own site, checked September 15, 2026.
Why smaller portfolios look at AppFolio alternatives
AppFolio is a mature platform built for property management companies. Its pricing page asks for a quote and says a 50-unit minimum applies to Core, so a portfolio under 50 units falls below that minimum.
AppFolio includes its Realm-X assistant on Core and has announced a connector between Realm-X and Claude, so AI alone is not a reason to leave. Compare what you would pay, and whether you can see that price before a sales call.
When AppFolio is still the better choice
If you manage a large portfolio for many owners and want a long-established platform, AppFolio may fit better than a newer product.
Published prices
| Software | Free plan | Lowest paid plan | Unit limits | Online rent fees | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proppely | Yes. Free workspace, $0/month. Online payments (rent collection, vendor payments, screening) are not included. | $9.99/month per payments account, once you set up online payments | None, free or paid | ACH: $2.35 flat, paid by the resident by default; you can absorb itCard: 3.5% + 30¢, U.S. Visa and Mastercard, optional per business and subject to approval | Proppely pricing |
| AppFolio | No. | Not shown on its plan cards. Quote required; minimum spend applies. | 50-unit minimum on Core | ACH: Not publishedCard: Not published | AppFolio pricing |
| Buildium | No. 14-day trial. | Essential, starting at $62/month | Not stated | ACH: $2.35 per incoming EFT on EssentialCard: 2.99% on every plan | Buildium pricing |
| DoorLoop | No. | Starter, $69/month billed yearly or $99/month billed monthly, plus an onboarding fee based on portfolio size | Starter: up to 10 units | ACH: $2.49 on Starter, charged to the tenantCard: 3.25%, paid by the tenant | DoorLoop pricing |
| Rentec Direct | No. Two-week trial. | Starter, $25/month flat | Starter: up to 10 properties and tenants | ACH: $2.00 on StarterCard: 3.50% on Starter | Rentec Direct pricingRentec Direct pricing transparency |
| TenantCloud | No. 14-day trial. | Starter, $15/month billed yearly | Unlimited properties and units; Starter allows 10 leases | ACH: $1.95 on Starter, paid by the tenantCard: 3.5% + $0.30 | TenantCloud pricingTenantCloud card fee |
| RentRedi | No. 30-day money-back guarantee. | $29.95/month billed monthly, or $12/month billed annually | Unlimited properties, tenants and teammates | ACH: $1.00, charged to the tenant by defaultCard: 3.1% + $0.30 | RentRedi pricingRentRedi convenience fees |
As published on September 15, 2026. Other sources: AppFolio pricing, AppFolio Realm-X, AppFolio on its Claude connector. Vendors change pricing; the linked page is the authority.
Questions
What is a cheaper alternative to AppFolio?
Proppely is free with unlimited units and $9.99 a month per payments account once you set up online payments, with no unit minimum. Rentec Direct Starter is $25 a month and TenantCloud Starter is $15 a month billed yearly.
How much does AppFolio cost?
AppFolio’s plan cards show no prices and ask you to get a quote. They say a minimum spend applies, with a 50-unit minimum on Core.
Does AppFolio have a unit minimum?
Yes. Its pricing page states a 50-unit minimum for Core.