TLDR
HOALife's current public pricing is materially higher than older roundups suggest. The platform now positions itself around operations and violations at roughly $199-$299/mo, while still depending on QuickBooks for accounting. That means self-managed boards are still assembling two systems rather than running finance and governance in one.
HOALife
$199-$299/moper month
Gavelhouse
$14.50-$149.50/mo billed annually with LAUNCH50per month, no setup fee
HOALife Pricing Tiers
| Tier | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Core | $199/mo | Violation tracking,Homeowner portal,Document storage,Basic communications |
| Advanced | $299/mo | Everything in Core,Mobile inspection workflow,Photo documentation,Expanded automation |
Hidden Costs You Won't See on the Pricing Page
- ⚠ QuickBooks Online is still required for actual accounting, so boards are paying for a second system on top of HOALife
- ⚠ Reserve fund tracking still depends on the accounting layer outside HOALife
- ⚠ Board handoff remains harder when finance and operations are split across tools
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Start Free TrialThe real decision is not just HOALife’s subscription
Boards comparing HOALife are really comparing two stacks: HOALife for operations plus QuickBooks for accounting. That is fine if the board is comfortable managing a split workflow. It is less attractive when the treasurer already wants fewer moving parts.
Where HOALife still fits
HOALife remains relevant for boards that want stronger violations tooling than they need accounting depth. But self-managed boards should judge it on total operating friction, not just the subscription price.
| HOALife | Gavelhouse | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | $199-$299/mo | $14.50-$149.50/mo billed annually with LAUNCH50 |
| Setup fee | Varies | $0 |
| Contract | Varies | Month-to-month |
| Pricing factor | HOALife | Gavelhouse |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | $199-$299/mo | LAUNCH50 annual plans from $14.50/mo |
| Plan structure | 2 visible tiers | Flat plans by community size |
| Watch item | QuickBooks Online is still required for actual accounting, so boards are paying for a second system on top of HOALife | No setup fee and a simpler plan ladder |
Q&A
Why is HOALife pricing easy to underestimate?
Because many older comparisons still quote its previous lower-price positioning. The current public pricing is materially higher, and the full cost still includes QuickBooks. HOALife's current public pricing is materially higher than older roundups suggest. The platform now positions itself around operations and violations at roughly $199-$299/mo, while still depending on QuickBooks.
Frequently asked
Common questions before you try it
Does HOALife include accounting?
Who is HOALife best for?
Ready to run the full board workflow in one system?
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- State-specific compliance
- Board-ready reporting and audit packs
- Meetings, governance, and owner workflows
Sources and Review Notes
Gavelhouse cites the sources used for this page and records the last review date for each reference.
- Gavelhouse pricing overview
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