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AppFolio
Run your entire residential portfolio on a single, modern platform
As of 28 August 2026, AppFolio's pricing is not published; the vendor quotes on request. A cloud based property management platform for residential real estate portfolios. Softwr lists it under Real Estate.
Overview
What AppFolio does
A cloud based property management platform for residential real estate portfolios.
What people use it for
- Managing residential portfolio on single platform
- Centralizing finances and resident communications
- Automating work order management across properties
- Supporting multifamily and single-family rentals
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Where it falls short
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- No published pricing; all plans require contacting vendor for quote
- Minimum 50 units required for Core plan
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Questions people ask
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What does AppFolio property management software cost?
AppFolio pricing is not published; quotes are provided based on portfolio size and specific requirements. Core plans require a minimum of 50 units. Contact AppFolio's sales team for a customized quote.
SourceHow many AppFolio tiers are available and what distinguishes them?
AppFolio offers three tiers: Core (minimum 50 units), Plus (for growing businesses with features like affordable housing support), and Max (enterprise solution with leasing CRM and API read/write access). All require custom pricing quotes.
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