HeyNeighbor AI vs HOA Express
HOA Express specializes in affordable HOA website creation. At $79/year, they offer the cheapest way to get an HOA website online. But that is all it is — a website builder. No resident communication, no document intelligence, no payments, no governance tools. If you need a website and nothing else, HOA Express works. If you need to actually manage your community, you need a platform.
HeyNeighbor AI
AI-Powered Platform
HOA Express
Affordable website builder for HOAs
Full Feature Comparison
AI & Automation
| Feature | HeyNeighbor AI | HOA Express |
|---|---|---|
24/7 AI Chatbot (Howdy) AI assistant that answers resident questions instantly with document citations | Answers residents directly, 100+ languages | |
Multi-Language Support Real-time translation to help all residents | 100+ languages supported | |
Document Intelligence AI text extraction, health scoring, compliance gap detection | Plain English translations included | |
Answers with Document Citations AI answers include exact document references and page numbers | Every answer cites the source |
Communication
| Feature | HeyNeighbor AI | HOA Express |
|---|---|---|
Announcements Send community-wide announcements | Partial | |
Community Forums Discussion boards for residents | With categories and moderation | |
Email Notifications Automated email alerts | Partial | |
SMS Notifications Text message alerts | Coming soon |
Payments
| Feature | HeyNeighbor AI | HOA Express |
|---|---|---|
Online Dues Collection Accept payments online | ||
Payment Reminders Automated payment reminder emails | ||
Stripe Integration Secure payment processing via Stripe | Low processing fees |
Documents
| Feature | HeyNeighbor AI | HOA Express |
|---|---|---|
Document Storage Cloud storage for community documents | Unlimited storage | Partial |
OCR & Full-Text Search Search inside PDF documents | ||
Version Control Track document revisions |
Resident Experience
| Feature | HeyNeighbor AI | HOA Express |
|---|---|---|
Native Mobile App iOS and Android apps for residents | Full-featured mobile experience | |
Resident Portal Self-service web portal | ||
Resident Directory Community member directory | Privacy controls included | Partial |
Board & Admin Tools
| Feature | HeyNeighbor AI | HOA Express |
|---|---|---|
Violation Tracking Track and manage HOA violations | ||
Architectural Requests Online ARC/ACC submission and approval | ||
Meeting Management Schedule and manage board meetings | ||
Video Conferencing Built-in video meeting support | Zoom integration | |
Electronic Voting Online voting for community decisions | ||
Surveys & Polls Create community surveys |
Why Choose HeyNeighbor AI Over HOA Express
Key advantages that make the difference for your community
Complete management platform vs just a website: AI chatbot, payments, forums, voting, events, documents
Howdy AI answers residents 24/7 with citations from your actual CC&Rs and bylaws
Stripe Connect payments with automatic transfers to your HOA bank account
Document Intelligence analyzes your governing documents for compliance issues
Native mobile apps for iOS and Android
HOA Express Limitations
Common concerns users have with HOA Express
- Website builder only - not a management platform
- No AI capabilities whatsoever
- No payment processing for dues
- No resident communication beyond website posts
- No violation tracking, voting, forums, or governance tools
Pricing Comparison
HeyNeighbor AI
Small
0-100 units
$99/mo
Medium
101-400 units
$199/mo
Large+
400+ units
Custom
All features included, no hidden fees
HOA Express
Website-only plan. Add-ons for email and documents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about switching from HOA Express to HeyNeighbor AI
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