Comparison
Stewardly vs TownSq
TownSq is a popular community-engagement app — but it's usually rolled out through a management company and focuses on communication, not running the whole back office. Stewardly is the standalone, AI-native platform a self-managed board can run itself.
No management company required
TownSq is most often provided through a management company. Stewardly is self-serve — a volunteer board signs up and runs everything directly.
Runs the whole back office
Beyond communication, Stewardly handles dues, full accounting, meetings, packages and parking — not just an engagement feed.
AI + flat pricing
AI answers residents and helps with the books, all at one flat published price per community — no per-unit fees bundled into a management contract.
Feature-by-feature
| Feature | Stewardly | TownSq |
|---|---|---|
| Resident portal & communications | ||
| Online dues & payments | ||
| Documents & file storage | ||
| Calendar & events | ||
| Maintenance & service requests | ||
| Built-in accounting & bank sync | ||
| Meetings, agendas & minutes | ||
| AI document Q&A (answers residents from your bylaws) | ||
| AI package logging from a photo | ||
| AI-assisted bookkeeping | ||
| Works without a management company | ||
| Flat price — self-serve signup | ||
| Free trial | 30 days, no card | Via management company |
Comparison based on publicly available information as of June 2026. TownSq is a trademark of its respective owner; Stewardly is not affiliated with TownSq.
Pricing that rewards growth instead of punishing it
One predictable price your board can budget for — Stewardly never charges per door.
Stewardly
Flat price per community
- Starter — $49/mo, up to 50 units
- Growth — $129/mo, up to 250 units
- Pro — $299/mo, unlimited units
- No per-unit fees, ever
TownSq
Usually via a management company
- Typically provided through your management company
- Pricing often per-unit or bundled into management fees
- Limited standalone self-serve options
- Best fit for professionally managed communities
Why boards switch to Stewardly
“We self-manage and don’t have a management company.”
Stewardly is built exactly for that. Sign up directly, import your community, and run dues, accounting, meetings and the resident portal yourself.
“We need real accounting, not just a message feed.”
Stewardly includes built-in accounting, bank sync and AI-assisted bookkeeping — the financial back office TownSq leaves to your management company.
“We want everything in one login.”
Dues, documents, meetings, packages, parking and communications all live in one Stewardly account — no separate tools.
“Residents keep asking the same questions.”
Stewardly’s AI answers them from your governing documents automatically, with citations — 24/7.
Frequently asked questions
Is Stewardly a good TownSq alternative for self-managed HOAs?
Yes. TownSq is engagement-focused and usually delivered through a management company. Stewardly is a standalone platform a volunteer board runs itself — covering dues, accounting, meetings, documents and a resident portal, plus AI.
Do we need a management company to use Stewardly?
No. Stewardly is self-serve and built for self-managed boards. You can sign up and be live the same day without any management company.
Does Stewardly include accounting?
Yes — built-in accounting and bank sync plus AI-assisted bookkeeping, so your books stay reconciled without a separate accountant or management firm.
How is the pricing different?
Stewardly is flat per community — Starter $49/mo, Growth $129/mo, Pro $299/mo — with no per-unit fees. TownSq pricing is typically per-unit or bundled into management fees.
Can we try it first?
Yes, there’s a 30-day free trial with no credit card required.
See the difference for your community
Start a 30-day free trial — no credit card needed. Import your community and have AI working for you the same day.