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Comparison

AryaPM vs the spreadsheet, the inbox and the filing cabinet

Most buildings are not choosing between two software products. They are choosing between the spreadsheet a volunteer maintains, an email inbox and a drawer of paper — and a platform. The spreadsheet got the building this far. It just cannot check anyone in at the loading dock.

What the spreadsheet cannot see

The way it works todayThe way it works on AryaPM
Amenity and move fees collected into a pooled account and remitted by handDirect payments into the strata's own bank account; zero commingling, zero remittance runs
Open ticket list; technicians pick the jobs they likeNamed daily boards per technician; reopened work flagged with a recall rate
Vendor invoices taken on faithSite check-in and check-out per visit; scorecards with verified hours
Reserve line items from formulas and folkloreAsset register with verified conditions; costs empty until a real quote lands
Notices sent from a template to a stale listEvery letter previewed exactly; directory reconciled against move records
Bylaw complaints in a manager's sent folderBV-numbered files with the s.135 ladder enforced and every date stamped
Minutes written from memory a week laterMinutes drafted from the period's real decisions and activity

What it costs

  • Unverified trade hours: on a $60,000 annual trade budget, a 5–10% gap is $3,000–$6,000 a year gone.
  • Trust exposure: fees that touch the wrong account create liabilities under the Real Estate Services Act that auditors find later.
  • Rework: reopened jobs billed twice because nobody could see they were reopened.
  • Privacy incidents: one notice sent to a previous owner's address costs more than a year of software.
  • Volunteer time: the treasurer's worst week every month, and everything stops when that person goes on vacation.

At $2.00 per door per month with a $150 minimum, a 100-unit building pays $200 a month — less than the rounding error on one trade invoice.

Keeping what works

Nobody should mock the spreadsheet; the person who built it is in the room. AryaPM imports it. Units, residents, vehicles, assets and history come in during onboarding, the directory is reconciled against move records, and the volunteer who kept it all running becomes the person who finally gets to read a report instead of building one.

Frequently asked questions

Can a self-managed strata with no manager use AryaPM?

Yes. Community pricing is designed for self-managed councils; the office desks are simple enough for a treasurer and a caretaker.

How long does it take to move off the spreadsheet?

Days for a single building with a reasonable directory. Onboarding is waived for 2026 Founding Communities.

What if we only want some modules?

Every module is included; enable what the building needs. There is no per-module price.

Last reviewed 2026-09-21. Product details describe AryaPM as it ships today; legislation summaries are general information, not legal advice.

See it on your own building

Every module, $2.00 per door per month. Nothing metered.

Founding Communities that join in 2026 keep the $2.00 rate for five years and have onboarding waived. Start with a thirty-day pilot on one building.