Residen vs AppFolio

All the features, none of the fees

AppFolio charges a $280/month minimum, $2.49 per eCheck payment, and locks their API behind premium tiers. Residen gives you the same (and better) capabilities starting at $99/month + $0.50/unit with $0.50 ACH and open API access on every plan.

Pricing comparison

Residen

$99/mo + $0.50/unit

All features included

AppFolio

$280/mo minimum + $1.40/unit

Feature restrictions apply

Save $2,000+/year

Common AppFolio frustrations

Minimum fee of $280/month regardless of portfolio size
$2.49 eCheck fee charged to tenants on every payment
API access restricted to Plus and Max plans
No QuickBooks or Xero integration
BBB F rating with no phone support
AI-only chat support with no human option
Forced upsells and annual price increases
Data export limitations make switching difficult

Feature-by-feature comparison

FeatureResidenAppFolio
Online rent collection
$0.50 ACH payments
Maintenance tracking
Tenant portal
Owner portal
Accounting/GL
Open API (all plans)
QuickBooks integration
Xero integration
Human support
No minimum fees
Tenant screening
E-signatures
Bank reconciliation
Data migration tools

Frequently asked questions

Can I migrate my data from AppFolio to Residen?

Yes. Residen provides automated migration tools that import your properties, tenants, leases, financial history, and documents from AppFolio. Most migrations complete in under an hour.

Does Residen charge per eCheck payment?

ACH payments on Residen cost just $0.50 per transaction -- 80% cheaper than AppFolio's $2.49 fee. No hidden transaction costs.

Is there a minimum monthly fee?

No. Residen costs $99/month + $0.50 per unit with no minimums. You pay from unit one. There is no $280 minimum like AppFolio.

Does Residen integrate with QuickBooks?

Yes. Residen offers two-way sync with both QuickBooks Online and Xero. AppFolio does not offer any native accounting software integration.

Can I talk to a human for support?

Yes. Residen provides phone, email, and chat support with real people who understand property management. No AI-only chat walls.

Make the switch today

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