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Oscar vs AppFolio
AppFolio charges landlords. We don't.
Enterprise PM software with a hard monthly floor — only cost-effective above ~200 units. Oscar is free for landlords — tenants and applicants cover processing and screening at cost.
Feature
AppFolio
Oscar
Cost to landlord
$298/mo floor + $1.49/unit (Core)
$0 — always free for landlords
Unit limits
$298/mo enforced even at 50 units — break-even at ~200
No cap — same price from 1 unit to 1,000
Pay when vacant
Yes — floor charged regardless of occupancy
No subscription, ever
Setup & onboarding
Sales call, paid onboarding
Self-serve, no sales call required
Tenant screening
$15–$20 per applicant
$35/year per applicant — reusable
ACH rent collection
$0.99–$2.49/transaction
Tenant pays $2–$3 flat; you receive 100%
E-sign leases
Included
Included, unlimited
Maintenance tracking
Included with vendor dispatch
Included with vendor dispatch
Owner portal & statements
Included
Included on every account
1099 e-file
Included
Included
Support
Account manager on higher tiers
Email + chat, no tier required
Best fit
Mid-market and enterprise PM firms with 200+ units
Independent landlords priced out of AppFolio's $298 floor
Core $1.49/unit/mo with a $298/mo minimum (break-even ~200 units) — based on publicly listed pricing as of 2026. AppFolio is a trademark of its owner and is not affiliated with Oscar.
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