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AppFolio vs DoorLoop

Checked Oct 24, 2026As of October 2026, AppFolio Core starts at $1.49 a unit, needs at least 50 units and adds a minimum spend it doesn't publish, while DoorLoop costs about $199 a month for 20 units (DoorLoop One). AppFolio fits managers of 50 or more units who want accounting, leasing, maintenance and AI tools in one system. DoorLoop fits residential, commercial or HOA managers wanting accounting, screening, maintenance and AI agents in one tool.

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AppFolio

For property managers · AI features
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AppFolio's website · Image: AppFolio

AppFolio Property Manager is property management software from AppFolio, Inc. It covers online rent, screening, maintenance, accounting and AI assistants, for portfolios of 50 or more units on the Core plan.

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DoorLoop

For property managers · AI features
DoorLoop website
DoorLoop's website · Image: DoorLoop

DoorLoop is Miami-based property management software covering rent collection, screening, maintenance, accounting and AI agents. It suits landlords and managers with residential, commercial, HOA or affordable housing portfolios.

What each costs at your unit count

Cheapest plan from each vendor at each size, worked out from its published pricing rules. Tenant-paid fees aren't included.

5 units20 units50 units200 units
AppFolionot offerednot offered≥ $74.50Core≥ $298Core
DoorLoop$199DoorLoop One$199DoorLoop One$199DoorLoop One$400DoorLoop One

Feature by feature

AppFolioDoorLoop
Made forCore requires 50 units plus a minimum spend. Plus and Max also have minimums; amounts not published.1Per-unit pricing from small landlords up, with $199 to $479 monthly minimums by plan and term.2
Rent paymentseCheck (ACH), credit card, debit card, Apple Pay, AutoPay and Flex split rent. Fees not published.3Card and ACH with autopay. Incoming ACH $1.50 on One, free on Connect and Multiply.4
Tenant screeningFolioScreen Trusted Renter checks background, criminal history, income, employment and ID. Price not published.5TransUnion criminal, credit and eviction reports, $35 per applicant on all plans; fee can be marked up.6
Leases and e-signCustom lease and renewal offers, with applicant e-signature on any mobile device.7Unlimited eSignatures and templates on all plans.8
MaintenanceResident work orders, drag-and-drop technician scheduling, owner billing, Lula Vendor Network dispatch and a vendor portal login.9Requests and work orders in one dashboard, plus vendor portal; Maintenance Ops Agent on Multiply.10
AccountingAuto bank reconciliation, CAM tracking, owner distributions, automated late fees and eCheck payments. 1099 and trust accounting not confirmed.11Full accounting with QuickBooks Online sync, 1099 forms and CAM reconciliation. Trust accounting not named.12
Owner portalOwner Portal with a separate login.13Owner portal with statements, distributions and file sharing on all plans.14
ListingsSyndicates listings to dozens of pay-to-list sites, with featured placement on most. AppFolio says you pay only for verified leads.15Zillow, Dwellsy, Trulia, HotPads and more.16
AI featuresRealm-X Assistant and Messages start on Core. Flows and advanced workflows are on Plus and Max; Accounting Performer is on Plus (bill entry, financial close) and Max (budgeting).17AI Assistant on all plans. Receptionist agent on Connect and Multiply; Maintenance Ops and Lease Renewal agents on Multiply. The comparison table also lists agents as add-ons on lower plans, unpriced.18
ContractNot documentedMonthly and annual billing on all plans; annual costs less per unit.19
App Store ratingAppFolio Property Manager 4.65 from 8,215 ratings. FolioSpace Online Portal 4.82 from 9,969 ratings.204.83 stars from 6,548 App Store ratings.21

Which should you pick?

Pick AppFolio if

Managers of 50 or more units who want accounting, leasing, maintenance and AI tools in one system.

  • Covers rent collection, screening, leases, maintenance, accounting and owner and resident portals in one product.
  • Realm-X AI tools, including Assistant and Messages, are included from the Core plan up.
  • Rent can be paid by eCheck, card, debit and Apple Pay, with AutoPay and split rent.

Watch for: Core requires a 50-unit minimum plus a minimum spend, so small portfolios may not qualify. Plus and Max minimum spend and unit requirements are not published.

Pick DoorLoop if

Residential, commercial or HOA managers wanting accounting, screening, maintenance and AI agents in one tool.

  • Unlimited eSignatures and lease templates are included on all plans.
  • TransUnion screening costs $35 per applicant on all plans, and landlords can mark up the fee.
  • Rated 4.83 stars from 6,548 ratings in the App Store.

Watch for: Monthly minimums of $199 to $479 apply, depending on plan and billing term. Incoming ACH costs $1.50 on DoorLoop One; it is free on Connect and Multiply.

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Last checked Oct 24, 2026. Every figure links to the page it came from (see Sources). Found something out of date? Tell us. How we pick and rank: methodology.

Sources 21 sources from 3 sites, including appfolio.com, doorloop.com, itunes.apple.comShow

Every fact on this page comes from one of these.

  1. *Minimum spend and 50 unit minimum apply. Contact us for details.appfolio.com/pricing
  2. Minimum of $199 per monthdoorloop.com/pricing
  3. FolioSpace supports eCheck (ACH), credit card, debit card, and Apple Pay.appfolio.com/property-manager/resident-experience
  4. Free incoming ACH paymentsdoorloop.com/pricing
  5. AppFolio includes FolioScreen Trusted Renter, an integrated tenant screening capabilityappfolio.com/property-manager/marketing-leasing
  6. The price for a US national criminal background check, eviction history, and credit report is only $35.00 per tenant.doorloop.com/features/tenant-screening
  7. have an applicant quickly and easily e-sign it on the spot on any mobile device.appfolio.com/property-manager/marketing-leasing
  8. Unlimited eSignatures and templatesdoorloop.com/pricing
  9. residents can submit work orders and expect immediate attention from your team, with the ability to track and communicate progress.appfolio.com/property-manager/maintenance
  10. Vendor management and vendor portaldoorloop.com/pricing
  11. Auto Bank Reconciliationappfolio.com/property-manager/accounting-reporting
  12. Create 1099-NEC and 1099-MISC forms for owners and vendors.doorloop.com/pricing
  13. Owner Portal Loginappfolio.com/pricing
  14. Owners log in to see their properties, statements, and distributions, and you can share files securely.doorloop.com/pricing
  15. Syndicate your listings with dozens of the top pay-to-list websites, including featured placement on most sites, and only pay for verified leads.appfolio.com/property-manager/marketing-leasing
  16. List vacant units on Zillow, Dwellsy, Trulia, HotPads, and more.doorloop.com/pricing
  17. Realm-X Performers use agentic AI to independently observe, interpret and act on signals from your dataappfolio.com/ai
  18. Receptionist Agent answers tenant texts, calls, and portal messages around the clock automaticallydoorloop.com/pricing
  19. Both monthly and annual billing are available on all three plans, and annual billing costs less per unit and per month.doorloop.com/pricing
  20. trackName=AppFolio Property Manager | averageUserRating=4.65222 | userRatingCount=8215itunes.apple.com/search
  21. trackName=DoorLoop | averageUserRating=4.82651 | userRatingCount=6548itunes.apple.com/search