Software · head to head
AppFolio vs Redfin
AppFolio
Software
Run your entire residential portfolio on a single, modern platform
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
Redfin
Software
We pair local Redfin agents with powerful technology to help you buy, sell, or rent
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: AppFolio the entry Core plan requires a 50 unit minimum; Redfin listing fee is 1% of the sale price, and the mortgage savings claim of up to $12,000 requires financing through partner Rocket Mortgage rather than applying to all sellers
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which AppFolio and Redfin actually diverge.
Identical on both: starting price (On request), free tier (No), platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
AppFolio
- The entry Core plan requires a 50 unit minimum
- No plan publishes a per-unit price on the pricing page; minimum spend and unit requirements are stated but buyers must contact sales for the actual figure
Redfin
- Listing fee is 1% of the sale price, and the mortgage savings claim of up to $12,000 requires financing through partner Rocket Mortgage rather than applying to all sellers
- Same-day on-demand home tours and 3D walkthroughs are offered through Redfin's own agents and app, not through third-party agents on the platform
Pricing, plan by plan
AppFolio
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the AppFolio review.
Redfin
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Redfin review.
Which should you pick?
Choose AppFolio if
Nothing in the data separates AppFolio from Redfin on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.
Choose Redfin if
Nothing in the data separates Redfin from AppFolio on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.
Questions people ask
- Is AppFolio or Redfin better?
- Neither clearly leads. AppFolio starts at On request and Redfin at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, AppFolio or Redfin?
- AppFolio starts at On request and Redfin at On request.
- Does AppFolio or Redfin run on more platforms?
- Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.