AffordableHOA alternative for dues-first boards
AffordableHOA’s $49 ≤50-unit plan with $0 platform fee is a strong all-in story. DuesBoard is cheaper on SaaS and dues-focused — with a disclosed 1% on payments.
Two honest price architectures
AffordableHOA: about $49/mo up to 50 units, every feature on every tier, $0 platform % — you still pay Stripe processing (ACH ~0.8% capped at $5; cards ~2.9%+30¢).
DuesBoard: Board plan $19/mo (up to 50) + 1% platform fee on each resident payment + Stripe processing. SaaS Monthly · Quarterly · Annual.
Fee math (50 units · $250/quarter)
| AffordableHOA | DuesBoard Board | |
|---|---|---|
| SaaS / yr | $588 ($49×12) | $228 ($19×12) |
| Platform take | $0 | 1% = $500 |
| Est. total | ~$588 | ~$728 |
AffordableHOA can win on raw TCO when platform % is $0. DuesBoard wins on lower SaaS and a dues-first product for boards that do not need every module on day one.
Where AffordableHOA wins
- All-features / every-tier positioning and SEO on self-managed URLs.
- $0 platform fee — simple story for treasurers who hate percentages.
- Broader ops/AI/reserve claims than our MVP.
Where DuesBoard fits
- Volunteer boards that want ACH autopay + ledger + portal without an all-in $49 pitch.
- Transparent 1% platform fee wording — same on every plan.
- Cheapest among full-featured paid suites vs KindHOA paid / PayHOA on our scenario; AffordableHOA remains the $0-platform peer to respect.
FAQ
Is DuesBoard cheaper than AffordableHOA?
SaaS yes ($19 vs $49). Total cost of ownership depends on volume because we take 1% and they take $0 platform. On $50k/yr ACH, their stack can be ~$588 vs our ~$728.
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