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Looking for an AppFolio alternative? Propra is property management software designed for Canada.

Get the accounting, compliance and payment tools Canadian property managers need, all in one software platform.

  • Built for Canadian requirements
  • Trusted by Canadian property managers
  • From small portfolios to enterprise
PropraProfessionalCanadian-first AppFolioPlusUS-focused
Pricing model $6 CAD per doorper month, no minimum fee About $4.51 CAD per unitUS$3.20 starting price, minimum spend and units apply
Canadian accounting Built for CanadaGST/PST/HST and provincial rules US-focused platformdesigned for use in the United States
Payments Canadian payment railsPAD and e-Transfer, tenant and owner payments ACH and cardsNo PAD or e-Transfer
Onboarding Guided onboardingStarting from $300 CAD One-time feenon-refundable, set in your quote
Support Dedicated teamevery ticket, Canadian expertise Tiered by plandedicated success manager on Max
Ownership IndependentCanadian company AppFolio, Inc.public, US-headquartered
$120M+ CAD payments processed
25K+ units managed
99.99% uptime

Where Propra is different

AppFolio's home market is the US.
Propra's is Canada.

AppFolio's own terms describe it as software designed and intended for property management in the United States. Propra was built around Canadian property management from the start.

Canadian tax, payments and provincial rules, built in

GST/HST, Canadian payment rails and Canadian property management workflows are built into Propra's core platform, not add-ons or workarounds. Provincial regulation is part of that: lease forms, landlord-tenant requirements, rent increase guidelines and deposit handling differ in every province, and Propra is built to follow them.

AppFolio: Advertises no GST/HST, PAD or e-Transfer support.

Personalized support

Get real support from a team that understands Canadian regulations, accounting and property management practices.

AppFolio: Support is tiered by plan, with dedicated customer success management only on Max.

Trust accounting for Canadian operations

Link multiple bank accounts to a single property, such as trust and operating accounts, with every transaction tied to the right account.

AppFolio: Trust accounting is available, but it's designed around US banking and tax conventions rather than Canadian ones.

An independent Canadian partner

We're an independent Canadian company focused on the unique needs of Canadian property managers.

AppFolio: A publicly traded, US-headquartered company based in California.

AI for bills, e-Transfers and bank matching

AI built for property management accounting, from bill scanning and e-Transfer parsing to bank matching and exception detection.

AppFolio: Realm-X AI agents run on a US-focused platform, without Canadian payment rails like PAD and e-Transfer.

Is AppFolio built for Canadian property managers?

No. AppFolio's terms say it's designed for US property management, so Canadian tax, banking and payment needs sit outside what it was built for.

Rent payments without PAD or e-Transfer

Canadian tenants and owners expect local payment options such as e-Transfer and PAD. AppFolio's resident payments run on eCheck (ACH), cards, Apple Pay and US retail cash.

GST/PST/HST handled by workaround

Managing residential and commercial properties means different tax rules. Many tools aren't built for GST/PST/HST, leaving teams to rely on manual workarounds.

A minimum spend on every plan

AppFolio lists starting prices per unit, but every plan carries a minimum spend and a unit minimum, and the minimum spend amount isn't published. Onboarding is a separate non-refundable fee.

Propra vs. AppFolio

How Propra and AppFolio compare

CapabilityPropraAppFolio
Leasing and operations
Tenant screening Via partner Available
Maintenance intake to completion Included Included
Move-in and move-out inspections All plans Included
Resident and owner portals Included Included
Reporting and bookkeeping
Owner distributions and statements Included Included
Full-service bookkeeping Enterprise plan Third-party partners only
Platform and support
Dedicated support team Included Success manager on Max only
Open API Included Plus and Max only
Integrations Included Tiered by plan
Integrations marketplace Growing Available

Pricing

Propra has no minimum fee. Every AppFolio plan has a minimum spend.

AppFolio lists starting prices per unit in US dollars, and every plan adds a minimum spend that AppFolio doesn't publish. Propra's per door pricing is in Canadian dollars, with no minimum fee.

Propra pricing From $3 CAD per door, per month

No minimum fee. Your rate depends on portfolio size and plan. Professional, the closest match to AppFolio Plus, is $6 CAD per door. Rent collection is included from the Professional plan up.

AppFolio's starting price in CAD

Every AppFolio plan carries a minimum spend on top of its per unit starting price.

  • PlusAbout $4.51 CAD per unitStarts at US$3.20 per unit, per month, with a unit minimum
  • Minimum spendEvery planAppFolio doesn't publish the amount.
  • Onboarding feeNon-refundable, set in quote

A quick fit check for your portfolio

  • Do you manage property in Canada and need GST/PST/HST handled natively?
  • Is accounting getting harder to keep up with as your door count grows?
  • Would you like the option of full-service bookkeeping as you scale?
  • Do your tenants want to pay rent by e-Transfer or PAD?
  • Would you like support from a team that knows Canadian property management?
  • Would you rather pay one per door rate with no minimum fee?

If you answered yes to any of these, Propra is worth a closer look.

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Switching from AppFolio

Most teams are fully onboarded in
one to three weeks

Our onboarding team moves your AppFolio data, reconciles your books and trains your staff, so you can make the switch with confidence.

  1. 1

    We map and import your AppFolio data

    Our onboarding team maps your AppFolio data, cleans and imports your accounts, units, leases and residents, so you don't have to start from scratch.

  2. 2

    We reconcile your books

    We import your historical financials and reconcile them against your existing balances, so you can trust your numbers from day one.

  3. 3

    We train every role

    We provide role-based training for accounting, operations and maintenance staff, with hands-on support and tailored resources so your team feels confident from the start.

  4. 4

    You go live with a team behind you

    You'll have a dedicated customer success team that knows Canadian property management and is with you through launch and beyond, helping you get more from the platform as you grow.

What Canadian property teams say

Questions about choosing an AppFolio alternative

Most teams are fully onboarded in one to three weeks. Propra's onboarding team maps and imports your AppFolio accounts, units, leases and residents, then reconciles your historical financials against your existing balances before you go live.

Every support ticket is handled by a dedicated Propra team that understands Canadian regulations, accounting and property management practices.

Propra has never had any downtime. Your books, portals and payments are there when your team, your tenants and your owners need them.

AppFolio's own terms describe the product as designed and intended for property management in the United States, and it advertises no Canadian tax, banking or payment support. Propra is built for Canadian property managers, with GST/PST/HST, PAD and e-Transfer built in.

Propra Professional, the closest match to AppFolio Plus, is $6 CAD per door per month, with no minimum fee. Propra plans start from $3 CAD per door depending on portfolio size and plan. AppFolio lists starting prices in US dollars: US$1.49 per unit per month on Core, US$3.20 on Plus and US$5.00 on Max, or about $2.10, $4.51 and $7.05 CAD. Every AppFolio plan also carries a minimum spend that AppFolio doesn't publish, Core requires at least 50 units, and onboarding is a non-refundable fee set in your quote.

Yes. GST/PST/HST workflows are built into Propra's core accounting, and the platform supports mixed portfolios from single-family and multi-family to condo, assisted living and commercial, without manual tax workarounds.

Yes. Online rent collection is included from the Professional plan up, running on Canadian payment rails with PAD and e-Transfer for tenant and owner payments, and Propra's AI parses incoming e-Transfers straight into your ledger. AppFolio's resident payments run on eCheck (ACH), cards, Apple Pay and US retail cash, without PAD or e-Transfer.

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AppFolio and Realm-X are trademarks of AppFolio, Inc. Propra is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by AppFolio. AppFolio prices are starting prices from appfolio.com/pricing, listed in US dollars and converted at the Bank of Canada rate of 1.4097 CAD per US dollar on October 19, 2026, so CAD figures are approximate. Propra prices are in Canadian dollars. Pricing and feature information reflects publicly available data as of October 2026 and is subject to change.