Brewing the board coffee
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Looking for a premium PayHOA alternative? KindHOA is modern, intuitive HOA software for self-managed boards — all-in-one ops with formal elections — at published $0 forever or $29/month flat. PayHOA is mature HOA software from $49/month (≤25 units, annual) that scales by community size — about $99/month for 51–100 units.
PayHOA (formerly LegFi) is one of the most reviewed HOA platforms in the U.S. Its subscription rises with community size — tier bands published on payhoa.com/pricing. KindHOA is built for volunteer boards that want $0 core software or a flat $29/month automation tier.
Last updated August 9, 2026. Reviewed by KindHOA against PayHOA pricing, PayHOA on Capterra, PayHOA on G2 and KindHOA pricing.
PayHOA publishes all-features-included tiers that scale by unit band — from $49/month annual (0–25 units) through $249/month annual (401–500 units), then $0.55/unit/month above 500 with a $275 minimum (verified August 2026 on payhoa.com/pricing). KindHOA stays $0 or $29 flat. For a typical 100-home HOA, that is about $1,188/year on PayHOA's 51–100 band versus $0–$348/year on KindHOA before payment processing.
Software subscription (≤25 units)
Verified August 2026 — payhoa.com/pricing
Software subscription (26–50 units, annual)
~$708/year vs KindHOA $0–$348
Software subscription (51–100 units, annual)
Same PayHOA tier band as a typical 100-home HOA
Software subscription (151–200 units, annual)
~$2,028/year PayHOA band
Software subscription (401–500 units, annual)
500+ units: $0.55/unit/mo ($275 minimum)
Pricing scales with home count
Permanent free tier
Formal elections
Dues collection via Stripe / online pay
Processing fees apply on both
Native HOA accounting depth
PayHOA strength: chart of accounts + bank sync
Community file storage
KindHOA Extra Storage +25 GB/$5
AI CC&R document search
Board Automation ($29/mo)
Mobile apps + push
KindHOA iOS, Android, web push
Tier amounts reflect published 2026 pricing on payhoa.com/pricing. Payment processing fees apply on both platforms in addition to software subscription.
KindHOA fits boards that want $0 subscription software for core operations (including formal elections and First-Class/Certified print-and-mail pay per letter on Good Neighbor, from $3.99) or a flat $29/month paid tier that does not increase when the neighborhood grows — plus native mobile apps, AI document search, AI mail drafts, and 8% postage off on Board Automation.
PayHOA (100 homes, annual): the 51–100 unit band is $99/month ($109/month if billed monthly) per payhoa.com/pricing — $1,188/year in software subscription before payment processing.
KindHOA (100 homes): $0/month on Good Neighbor or $29/month flat on Board Automation — $348/year at most (~$840+/year less subscription than that PayHOA band). Model the delta with the software savings calculator and dues math in the budget estimator.
"All features included to your plan" — PayHOA pricing. That accounting depth is real; KindHOA's edge is $0 forever or flat $29/month without re-tiering as homes are added. Third-party review history: Capterra (LegFi/PayHOA) and G2 PayHOA reviews.
Copy these into your agenda packet. Score vendors in the meeting, record the motion, then send one calm owner note — not three Facebook threads.
Motion: That the Association transition from PayHOA to KindHOA, beginning on Good Neighbor ($0) or Board Automation ($29/month flat), that the Treasurer export roster and ledgers from PayHOA by [DATE], and that owner go-live occur after one parallel billing cycle.
Subject: Portal change — same dues, new login
Neighbors, The board is moving our community portal from PayHOA to KindHOA on [DATE]. Your assessment amount and rules are unchanged. 1. Watch for an invite to [PORTAL URL] 2. Pay assessments in the new portal (set autopay if you use it) 3. Use the portal for maintenance and architectural requests Questions: [board@yourhoa.org] — The Board of Directors
KindHOA is the premium PayHOA alternative for volunteer boards that want a modern, intuitive all-in-one: Good Neighbor is $0/month with online dues, documents, maintenance, and formal elections; Board Automation is a flat $29/month (not scaled by home count). PayHOA remains a solid choice when you need mature HOA accounting at tiered rates starting at $49/month (annual billing, up to 25 units) on payhoa.com/pricing.
Yes. PayHOA was formerly marketed as LegFi. Capterra still lists the product under the LegFi path (capterra.com/p/146693/LegFi-com/), and older G2/Capterra reviews may say LegFi — same company and product as PayHOA today. Boards comparing LegFi alternatives should evaluate KindHOA as premium all-in-one volunteer software at published $0 forever or $29/mo flat.
PayHOA publishes $99/month billed yearly ($109/month billed monthly) for 51–100 units with all features included at every tier (source: payhoa.com/pricing, verified August 2026). KindHOA stays $0/month on Good Neighbor or $29/month flat on Board Automation regardless of unit count — so a 100-home self-managed board often saves about $70+/month on software subscription alone before payment processing fees (~$840+/year vs the $99/mo PayHOA band).
Export the owner roster (names, emails, unit/lot IDs), unit ledger balances and open invoices, governing document PDFs, open ARC/violations, vendor list, and at least 24 months of financial history if available. Recreate open balances in KindHOA before owner go-live. Step-by-step: kindhoa.com/migrate.
KindHOA covers core PayHOA workflows: Stripe dues collection, resident directory, maintenance, documents, ARC, and announcements. Formal elections are included on the free Good Neighbor plan, and KindHOA also offers First-Class/Certified print-and-mail pay per letter (from $3.99; Board Automation adds AI draft and 8% postage off at kindhoa.com/features/physical-mail). Optional Board Presence ($49.99/year) adds a real community domain plus official board@ email — kindhoa.com/features/board-presence. PayHOA includes deeper native HOA accounting and violation tooling at every tier; KindHOA Smart Assistant (AI document Q&A) and email broadcasts require Board Automation ($29/mo). Both support online payments; KindHOA adds iOS/Android apps with push notifications.
Yes. Most boards export unit/owner lists and documents from PayHOA, then recreate dues schedules and workflows in KindHOA. Start on Good Neighbor at $0 to validate the portal, then upgrade to Board Automation if you need recurring dues automation or the Smart Assistant. See kindhoa.com/migrate for step-by-step guides.
KindHOA Good Neighbor is free forever for core HOA ops (not a trial). PayHOA does not publish a permanent free tier — it offers a 30-day free trial, then subscription tiers from $49/month (annual, ≤25 units) upward on payhoa.com/pricing. Online payment processing fees apply on both platforms in addition to software subscription.
Premium HOA software decisions for volunteer boards: compare KindHOA against peers, then review published pricing and migration steps — quality and fit first, $0 forever or $29/mo flat second.
Volunteer-first ranked guide + master comparison table.
Decision hub for boards running without a PM.
Permanent $0 platforms vs trials and unit caps.
Premium all-in-one ops for volunteer boards.
Formal Elections + online voting for volunteer boards.
ARC submissions, decisions, and official letters.
Officer jobs, software path, and 90-day go-live plan.
$0/$29 flat with Formal Elections vs $1,500+/yr editions.
$0/$29 flat vs $99/mo + $3/unit over 10.
$0 any size vs Starter $19.99/mo ≤20 units.
$0/$29 flat vs public size bands from $49/mo.
$0/$29 flat vs $25 + $0.33/unit promo pricing.
Elections/ARC on $0 vs feature-gated plan tiers.
Evidence, cure periods, and consistent enforcement.
Board evaluation checklist — quality first, then $0 or $29.
Meeting-ready cost tables vs per-home and per-unit models.
What modern means — UX tests officers can run in 30 minutes.
All-in-one ops — $0 forever or $29/mo Board Automation.
Estimate switch savings vs tiered or per-door pricing.
