Kahoa
Kahoa costs $50 a month at any size, with fund accounting, voting and the 1120-H, and homeowners pay from a web page, no app required.
Modern HOA management software
Built for self-managed communities
FRONTSTEPS pricing, reviews and the best alternatives
FRONTSTEPS publishes no prices; every plan, including its Starter Pack for small management companies, is quoted after a demo. Homeowners rate the FRONTSTEPS Community app 1.8 of 5 on the App Store. The best FRONTSTEPS alternatives for a self-managed board are Kahoa, PayHOA and RunHOA, which publish their prices.
Kahoa makes Kahoa, one of the alternatives here. FRONTSTEPS is scored with the same HSAT as every other tool, and every claim links to its source.
What is FRONTSTEPS?
FRONTSTEPS is a suite of HOA software for management companies: Caliber for accounting, Community for the resident portal, Payments, Dwelling for gate and visitor access, and an AI assistant called ALLi.
FRONTSTEPS sells by quote. Homeowners pay a convenience fee on card payments that FRONTSTEPS doesn't publish; it varies by management company.
How much does FRONTSTEPS cost?
frontsteps.com/fs-starter-pack, checked Oct 20, 2026| The board pays | Price |
|---|---|
| Caliber, Community and Payments | Quote |
| Starter Pack, 1–10 communities | Quote |
| Elections | Surveys only |
| Mailed letters | Via partner mailer |
FRONTSTEPS has no pricing page; frontsteps.com/pricing returns a 404. Third-party price estimates aren't vendor figures, so we don't use them.
| Homeowners pay | Per payment |
|---|---|
| Bank transfer | Not published |
| Card | Convenience fee, not published |
Does FRONTSTEPS pass the HSAT?
HOA Stewardship Accounting StandardFRONTSTEPS1 of 5Passes one of the HSAT's five pass-or-fail questions on its entry plan.
- Are operating and reserve funds kept apart?Yes, in Caliber
- Is the 1120-H included?No
- Does the price stay flat as homes are added?No, quote only
- Are homeowner fees published?No
- Can the board leave with its books?No, report by report
The HSAT is Kahoa's own five-question standard, not an official accounting standard. How the HSAT works
What do FRONTSTEPS reviewers say?
Apple App Store, Oct 2026What reviewers like
- Pays dues from a phone
- Guest passes for gated communities
What reviewers flag
- Logs homeowners out often
- Dated, clunky screens
- Slow support replies
“This app logs me out every single week.”jinglebells0518, App Store, Sep 29 2026
“Just let us use a mobile website, don't force the app”Cttvnerd, App Store, May 6 2026
“Useless for owners, only helps property managers with collecting dues.”Talutor1969aloha!, App Store, Apr 25 2024
FRONTSTEPS has one G2 review; these come from homeowners reviewing the FRONTSTEPS Community app, not from managers.
What are the best FRONTSTEPS alternatives?
| Software | HSAT | Board pays | 1120-H | Homeowner bank fee | Better than FRONTSTEPS at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRONTSTEPSthe one you're replacing | 1 of 5 | Quote only | Not offered | Not published | — |
| Vantacavantaca.com/demo | 1 of 5 | Quote only | Not offered | Not published | Larger manager platform, G2 4.5 |
| CINC Systemscincsystems.com/get-a-demo | 0 of 5 | Quote only | Not offered | Not published | Larger manager platform, G2 4.5 |
| TownSqtownsq.io/pricing | 0 of 5 | $90–$270/mo | Not offered | ~$1.50 | Resident app rated 4.7 |
| Kahoaour product | 5 of 5 | $50/mo | Included | $2.45 | Published flat price, 1120-H |
| PayHOApayhoa.com/pricing | 3 of 5 | $54–$275/mo | From $399 extra | $2.45 | Published bands, accounting on every plan |
HSAT: one point per question passed on the entry plan. Prices checked against each vendor's pricing page, Oct 20, 2026. Spot something out of date? Tell us.
Vantaca
Vantaca covers accounting, payments and portals for management companies, with funds per community.
TownSq
TownSq's resident app is rated 4.7 of 5 on the App Store, with Pro plans from $90 a month.
Who should stay on FRONTSTEPS?
When FRONTSTEPS is still the right call
- Your community uses FRONTSTEPS Dwelling for its gate and visitors.
- Your management company runs Caliber for the books.
- You want ALLi's AI budget tools inside the same suite.
Leaving FRONTSTEPS
How do you switch from FRONTSTEPS?
- Ask your management company to export owner balances, the general ledger and documents from Caliber.
- Load them into the new tool and match opening balances to the bank.
- If FRONTSTEPS runs your gate, plan the access system change separately.
What else do boards ask about FRONTSTEPS?
How much does FRONTSTEPS cost?
FRONTSTEPS doesn't publish prices. Every plan, including the Starter Pack for management companies with 1 to 10 communities, is quoted after a demo.
Can a self-managed HOA use FRONTSTEPS?
FRONTSTEPS lists HOA boards among its customers but publishes no board plan; most of its products are sold to management companies.
Does FRONTSTEPS prepare the 1120-H?
No. FRONTSTEPS doesn't mention Form 1120-H on its product pages, FAQ or release notes.
Why is the FRONTSTEPS app rated so low?
Homeowners on the App Store most often report being logged out, screens that don't refresh and slow support. The rating is 1.8 of 5 from 161 ratings.
Homeowners tired of the app?
Let them pay dues from a link
Thirty days, no card. Kahoa builds the ledger from your export and last year's bank statements.
$50a month, flat, at any size. The 1120-H is included.