AppFolio
Matterport
| Feature | AppFolio | Matterport |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $1.49/mo | Free / from $11.99/mo |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.3 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Best For | mid-size-property-managers, community-associations, commercial-managers, growing-portfolios | real-estate-agents, property-managers, architects, construction-firms |
| Founded | 2006 | 2011 |
| Ai Leasing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Online Payments | ✓ | ✗ |
| Maintenance Requests | ✓ | ✗ |
| Accounting | ✓ | ✗ |
| Tenant Screening | ✓ | ✗ |
| Marketing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Inspections | ✓ | ✗ |
| Reporting | ✓ | ✗ |
| 3d Scanning | ✗ | ✓ |
| Virtual Tours | ✗ | ✓ |
| Floor Plans | ✗ | ✓ |
| Measurements | ✗ | ✓ |
| Dollhouse View | ✗ | ✓ |
| Embedding | ✗ | ✓ |
| Ai Tagging | ✗ | ✓ |
| Cloud Hosting | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ AppFolio Pros
- AI-powered tools for leasing and maintenance
- Modern, intuitive user interface
- Strong mobile app for on-the-go management
- Integrated marketing and listing syndication
✗ AppFolio Cons
- Minimum 50-unit requirement to get started
- Per-unit pricing adds up for large portfolios
- Onboarding fee can be substantial
✓ Matterport Pros
- Industry-leading 3D virtual tour quality
- Works with smartphone cameras or Pro3 camera
- Measurement tools for accurate floor plans
- Embeddable tours for websites and listings
- AI-powered property insights
✗ Matterport Cons
- Pro3 camera is expensive ($3,395)
- Large spaces require many scan points
- Monthly hosting fees for active spaces
The Verdict
AppFolio is built for mid size property managers and community associations, with a focus on ai-leasing and online-payments. Matterport targets real estate agents and property managers and leads with 3d-scanning and virtual-tours.
On pricing, AppFolio is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $1.49/mo compared to $11.99/mo for Matterport. That $10.5/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Matterport has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. AppFolio requires a paid subscription from day one.
This is a genuinely close comparison. If you can, sign up for both free trials (where available) and run a one-week test with your actual team tasks before deciding.