KindHOA alternative with honest take-rate math
KindHOA’s $0 plan is real — and it still monetizes via platform fees on payments. DuesBoard shows flat SaaS + 1% upfront.
The “free” HOA software question
KindHOA Good Neighbor is $0 forever with platform fees on card/ACH (publicly ~1.2%/1% card and ~1%/0.8% ACH depending on plan — confirm on their site). Recurring dues automation and some limits sit on the paid Board Automation $29/mo tier.
DuesBoard does not offer a free SaaS tier. Every plan includes money features; we charge $15 / $19 / $39 monthly (or quarterly/annual) plus a clear 1% platform fee on each resident payment.
Fee math (50 units · $250/quarter)
| Stack | Est. annual |
|---|---|
| KindHOA $0 + ~1% ACH | ~$500 (feature limits) |
| DuesBoard Board $19 + 1% | ~$728 |
| KindHOA Board Automation $29 + ~0.8% ACH | ~$748 |
Among full-featured paid suites with recurring dues automation, Board is competitive with KindHOA paid. KindHOA $0 can still be cheaper on raw TCO if the free limits work for you — we show that honestly.
Where KindHOA wins
- $0 entry and aggressive content SEO for self-managed queries.
- Broad suite (ARC, elections, feed, website claims) on higher tiers.
- Native apps already shipped.
Where DuesBoard fits
- Disclosed 1% + flat SaaS — no “free until you notice the take-rate” surprise.
- ACH-first dues OS for volunteer boards; suite after the money path works.
- Lower SaaS than KindHOA’s $29 paid tier on the Board plan ($19).
FAQ
Why pay $19 if KindHOA has $0?
Because $0 still takes a percentage on payments, and paid KindHOA gates recurring automation. If free limits fit, stay there. If you want full dues automation with clear fee math, compare Board + 1% to KindHOA $29 + take-rate.
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