PaxRent vs AppFolio
AppFolio tells you the price on a call; PaxRent tells you on this page.
The short version
Three differences, read from AppFolio's own pages on Oct 6, 2026.
AppFolio's pricing page shows no price for any tier and says a 50-unit minimum applies on Core; PaxRent's price and $19 monthly minimum are on the page.
AppFolio's Realm-X Flows and Performers start on its Plus tier; PaxRent's agent is on its only plan.
AppFolio describes Performers as acting on your data on their own and states no approval step; every consequential PaxRent action waits for your approval.
Pricing Comparison
What each one charges, as stated on their own pages.
PaxRent
- Annual billing
- $2/unit/mo
- Monthly billing
- $3/unit/mo
- Minimum
- $19/mo (annual)
- Setup fee
- None
AppFolio
- Core
- Get a quote
- Plus
- Get a quote
- Max
- Get a quote
AppFolio shows no prices. Its pricing page states a 50-unit minimum and a minimum spend on Core; the Plus and Max minimums are given on request. AppFolio figures from appfolio.com/pricing, read Oct 6, 2026. PaxRent: $2/unit/month, billed annually.
Feature Comparison
Grouped by area. Every AppFolio cell links to the page it was read from, with the date.
| Feature | PaxRent | AppFolio |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing and plans | ||
| Published price | $2 per unit, billed annually | Get a quote on every tierappfolio.com/pricing, read |
| Minimums | $19 a month (annual billing) | 50 units and a minimum spend on Coreappfolio.com/pricing, read |
| AI | ||
| AI assistant | Included on the one plan | Realm-X Assistant and Messages from Coreappfolio.com/pricing, read |
| Workflow automation | Included on the one plan | Realm-X Flows from Plusappfolio.com/pricing, read |
| Agents | Drafts the work, then waits for your approval | Performers: accounting from Plus, budgeting on Maxappfolio.com/pricing, read |
| How agents act | Every consequential action waits for your approval | Performers "independently observe, interpret and act on signals from your data"; no approval step describedappfolio.com/ai, read |
| Accounting and reporting | ||
| Budgeting | Budget comparisons in reports | Advanced Budgeting and Accounting on Plusappfolio.com/pricing, read |
| Data analysis | Portfolio analytics and reports | Advanced Data Analysis on Plusappfolio.com/pricing, read |
| Leasing | ||
| Leasing CRM | Leasing pipeline included | Leasing CRM on Maxappfolio.com/pricing, read |
| Integrations and API | ||
| Public API | Included (daily call allowance) | Read-only on Plus, read and write on Maxappfolio.com/pricing, read |
Who Should Choose PaxRent?
PaxRent is the better choice when:
- You want to know the price before you book a call: PaxRent's is on the pricing page.
- You manage fewer than 50 units, below the Core tier's stated minimum.
- You want an agent that drafts the work on every plan, with every consequential action waiting for your approval.
- You want to start without a sales step: No setup fee. Price locked for 24 months.
Who Should Choose AppFolio?
We believe in honesty. Here's when AppFolio might be the better fit:
- You manage a large portfolio and want AppFolio's Max tier, including the Leasing CRM and read and write API.
- You want AppFolio's custom fields, which its pricing page lists on Plus.
- You are already on AppFolio and the move costs more than it saves.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about switching from AppFolio to PaxRent.
How much does AppFolio cost?
AppFolio's pricing page lists three tiers (Core, Plus and Max), shows no prices and says to get a quote. It states a 50-unit minimum and a minimum spend on Core, and the dollar amounts are given on a sales call. PaxRent is $2 a unit a month billed annually ($3 monthly), with a $19 monthly minimum on the annual plan. It is on the pricing page, with no demo required.
How does PaxRent's AI compare to AppFolio's Realm-X?
AppFolio's pricing page lists Realm-X Assistant and Messages from Core, Realm-X Flows from Plus and Performers from Plus (accounting) and Max (budgeting). Its AI page describes Performers as agents that independently observe, interpret and act on signals from your data, and describes no approval step. PaxRent's agent drafts the routine work, such as maintenance triage and listing descriptions, and every consequential action (money, messages, notices, applicant decisions) waits for your approval. It is part of the one plan.
Can I switch from AppFolio to PaxRent?
Yes. PaxRent has a guided CSV import for properties, units, tenants and leases. Sign up and start the same day.
What does AppFolio list on its higher tiers?
On AppFolio's pricing page: Realm-X Flows, custom fields, advanced budgeting and data analysis and a read-only API on Plus, and the Leasing CRM and read and write API on Max. PaxRent includes the agent, budget comparisons, reports and a public API on its one plan.
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AppFolio information read from appfolio.com/pricing, appfolio.com/ai on Oct 6, 2026.
Competitor information is believed to be accurate as of October 2026. Verify directly with each provider for current pricing and features.AppFolio and any associated product names are trademarks of their respective owners. PaxRent is not affiliated with AppFolio.