AppFolio
Mid-market property management companies (50-5,000+ units) that want a modern interface with strong automation and marketing tools
Yardi Breeze
Small to mid-size property managers who want an affordable, easy-to-learn platform with a path to grow into Yardi's enterprise ecosystem
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Pricing & Features
Making Your Decision
When to Choose AppFolio
Mid-market property management companies (50-5,000+ units) that want a modern interface with strong automation and marketing tools
AppFolio is the gold standard for mid-market property managers who want speed, a modern interface, and AI-powered automation. Its 50-unit minimum and annual contracts mean it is not suitable for small landlords, but for growing management companies it delivers exceptional capability per dollar.
Strengths
- Modern, intuitive interface with AI-powered leasing automation and marketing tools
- Scales from 50 units to 5,000+ with tiered Core, Plus, and Max plans
- Excellent tenant and owner portals with mobile-first experience
- Handles residential, commercial, student housing, and community associations
Limitations
- 50-unit minimum locks out smaller landlords entirely
- Hidden onboarding fees and required annual contract add to total cost
- Reporting and ledger customization trails legacy platforms like Yardi and Rent Manager
When to Choose Yardi Breeze
Small to mid-size property managers who want an affordable, easy-to-learn platform with a path to grow into Yardi's enterprise ecosystem
Yardi Breeze offers the best value proposition for operators who want enterprise backing without enterprise complexity. Zero setup fees and no training costs make it the lowest-risk entry point. Its accounting limitations are real, but for straightforward portfolio management it delivers significant capability per dollar.
Strengths
- Lowest total cost of ownership — no setup, training, or support fees on any plan
- Easy to learn even for non-technical users, with a clean simplified interface
- Backed by Yardi Systems (40+ years in property tech) with upgrade path to Yardi Voyager
- All-in-one solution covering financials, tenant management, maintenance, and marketing
Limitations
- Accounting capabilities are notably weaker than competitors for complex multi-entity operations
- Reporting is limited — Bill Pay reports lack payee names, restricted drill-down options
- Customer support is inconsistent — sometimes excellent, sometimes unresponsive
