TLDR
RunHOA is the cheapest HOA management platform with built-in accounting at $399/year flat regardless of community size -- unlimited units and unlimited users. For a 500-unit HOA, that works out to $0.07/unit/month. The feature list includes HOA-specific accounting, budgeting, dues collection, e-voting, amenity reservations, and 1120-H tax form generation. The problem: RunHOA has zero reviews on G2 or Capterra. No third-party validation exists. There is no native mobile app. You are betting your board's financial operations on an unproven platform.
Quick Verdict
RunHOA is the cheapest HOA management platform with built-in accounting at $399/year flat regardless of community size -- unlimited units and unlimited users. For a 500-unit HOA, that works out to $0.07/unit/month. The feature list includes HOA-specific accounting, budgeting, dues collection, e-voting, amenity reservations, and 1120-H tax form generation. The problem: RunHOA has zero reviews on G2 or Capterra. No third-party validation exists. There is no native mobile app. You are betting your board's financial operations on an unproven platform.
| Feature | RunHOA | BoardStack |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | $399/year flat | $20–$99/mo |
| Setup fee | Varies | $0 |
| Reserve fund compliance | No | Built-in, state-specific |
| Fund accounting | No reserve separation | True fund isolation |
| Owner portal | Limited | Full self-service |
| Built for | Professional management | Volunteer boards |
BoardStack offers reserve fund compliance and true fund accounting at $20–$99/mo with zero setup fees, vs. RunHOA at $399/year flat.
What RunHOA offers
RunHOA positions itself as the most affordable HOA management platform with built-in accounting. At $399/year flat, regardless of community size, the math is hard to argue with. A 100-unit community pays $0.33/unit/month. A 500-unit community pays $0.07/unit/month. No per-unit fees, no tier upgrades, no feature gating. Unlimited users.
The feature list is broad for the price. HOA-specific accounting with budgeting and financial reporting. Online dues collection. E-voting for board resolutions. Amenity reservation management. Community communication tools. And 1120-H tax form generation, which is a niche but genuinely useful feature for HOA treasurers filing the association’s tax return.
Reserve tracking exists through the accounting module. You can set up separate fund categories for operating and reserve accounts and track balances against budget targets.
The validation problem
RunHOA has zero reviews on G2. Zero on Capterra. Zero on any major software review platform as of early 2026. This is not a minor gap. When a volunteer board selects software to manage community finances, dues collection, and accounting records, the absence of any independent feedback from other users is a real risk.
Every other platform in the HOA software market has at least some review presence. PayHOA has roughly 70+ reviews across G2 and Capterra. Buildium has nearly 2,000 on Capterra alone. Even smaller platforms like HOA Express have 27 reviews on Capterra. RunHOA has none.
This could mean the platform is very early-stage with low adoption. It could mean existing users have not been prompted to leave reviews. It could mean the product does not retain users long enough for them to write reviews. Without data, you are guessing.
No mobile app
RunHOA is browser-only. There is no native mobile app for board members or homeowners. Board members who need to check financial reports, approve payments, or review violations from their phones are limited to a mobile browser experience. Homeowners who want to check their account balance or pay dues are in the same position.
For a volunteer board where members fit HOA tasks between their day jobs, mobile access matters.
How BoardStack approaches this
We built BoardStack with the understanding that boards need to trust their software before they trust it with their finances. Reserve fund compliance is a first-class feature: operating and reserve funds are always separate ledgers, reserve study targets are tracked over time, and state-specific compliance alerts notify the board when requirements change.
BoardStack starts at $20/mo for communities up to 50 units and scales to $99/mo for 201-500 units. The pricing is higher than RunHOA’s $399/year for larger communities, but the tradeoff is a platform with verifiable reliability and dedicated reserve compliance tools.
Who should consider switching
If your board is currently evaluating RunHOA and reserve fund compliance is a priority, the lack of dedicated reserve tracking tools and the absence of any third-party validation are both concerns. Boards in states with mandatory reserve study laws (Florida, California, Washington, Virginia) should weigh the price savings against the compliance risk.
PROS & CONS
RunHOA
Pros
- $399/year flat regardless of community size -- unlimited units and unlimited users
- HOA-specific accounting with budgeting, dues collection, and 1120-H tax form generation
- E-voting, amenity reservations, and community communication tools included
Cons
- Zero reviews on G2 or Capterra -- no third-party validation of claims
- No native mobile app for board members or homeowners
- Partial reserve tracking through accounting module only, no dedicated reserve compliance tools
Q&A
Is RunHOA reliable enough for managing HOA finances?
There is no way to verify this independently. RunHOA has zero reviews on G2, Capterra, or any major software review platform as of early 2026. For a board entrusting its financial operations, dues collection, and accounting to a platform, the absence of any third-party feedback is a significant risk factor. Boards should consider whether the low price justifies the lack of validation.
Q&A
What does RunHOA include for $399/year?
RunHOA's $399/year flat fee includes HOA-specific accounting, budgeting, dues collection (online payments), e-voting, amenity reservations, community communication, and 1120-H tax form generation. The price covers unlimited units and unlimited users. This is a comprehensive feature list at a very low price point. The tradeoff is that no independent reviews exist to confirm these features work as described.
Q&A
Does RunHOA have a mobile app?
No. RunHOA does not offer a native mobile app for either board members or homeowners. Board operations and homeowner access are browser-based only. For boards where members frequently need to check balances, approve payments, or respond to violations from their phones, this is a meaningful gap.
Source: RunHOA pricing page
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