Aldea HQ vs TownSq
TownSq is a well-known HOA management platform with strong accounting and AI features. Aldea takes a different approach — simpler tools, transparent tiered pricing with no per-unit fees, and a digital handbook that keeps your community's rules and resources always accessible.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Aldea | TownSq |
|---|---|---|
| Community news & announcements | ||
| Digital community handbook | ||
| Support ticket system | Requests only | |
| Member management | ||
| Admin dashboard | ||
| Custom subdomain | ||
| Mobile-friendly web app | ||
| No per-unit fees | ||
| Accounting & financial management | Advanced plan | |
| Violation tracking | Add-on ($20/mo) | |
| AI-powered workflows | ||
| Guest authorizations | Advanced plan |
Community news & announcements
Digital community handbook
Support ticket system
Member management
Admin dashboard
Custom subdomain
Mobile-friendly web app
No per-unit fees
Accounting & financial management
Violation tracking
AI-powered workflows
Guest authorizations
Pricing last verified: February 2026
Pricing comparison
Aldea HQ
From $49/month
Plans from $49–$199/mo. No per-unit fees.
- ✓Starter: up to 150 members ($49/mo)
- ✓Professional: up to 500 members ($99/mo)
- ✓No setup fees, no per-unit charges
TownSq
$90–$435+/month
Varies by community size and plan tier.
- •Pro plan: $90–$270/mo (by unit count)
- •Advanced plan: $145–$435/mo (by unit count)
- •Many features are paid add-ons
Pricing last verified: February 2026. Based on publicly available information from townsq.io/pricing.
Why teams switch to Aldea
Simpler tools for self-managed communities
TownSq is built for professional property management companies with accounting, AI workflows, and enterprise features. If you're a volunteer board member managing your own HOA, most of those features go unused. Aldea focuses on what self-managed boards actually need: a handbook, news feed, ticket system, and member directory. Less complexity, faster setup.
Simpler pricing without per-unit fees
TownSq's pricing scales with your community size — a 300-unit community pays $90–$145/mo, while a 900+ unit community pays $270–$435/mo on the same features. Aldea uses simple tiered plans starting at $49/month with no per-unit charges. You pick a plan based on your member count and know exactly what you'll pay.
A digital handbook your residents will actually use
TownSq offers document management for storing files. Aldea goes further with a structured digital handbook — organized sections for CC&Rs, bylaws, architectural guidelines, and community policies that residents can browse like a website rather than download as PDFs. When residents can find answers themselves, your board spends less time answering the same questions.
No paid add-ons for core features
TownSq charges extra for features like violation tracking ($20/mo), architectural reviews ($20/mo), website builder ($10/mo), and digital voting ($250 per event). With Aldea, every feature in your plan is included — no paid add-ons or surprise charges as your needs evolve.
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