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      AppFolio

      Engaged Employer

      AppFolio reviews

      4.0

      82% would recommend to a friend

      (1,144 total reviews)
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      Shane Trigg

      82% approve of CEO

      65% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      4.2

      Culture & values

      4.1

      Diversity & inclusion

      4.1

      Work/Life balance

      3.7

      Compensation and benefits

      3.7

      Career opportunities

      3.6

      Senior management

      AppFolio has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 1,144 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The AppFolio employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.6 stars).

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      1K reviews
      2.0
      Jun 12, 2024

      Below Market Pay and Rigid Promotion Paths

      Marketing manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      The culture at AppFolio is amazing. They make a lot of effort to include remote employees and if you live near an office, you get to experience the in person perks and events.

      Cons

      Pay and Promotion Concerns: 1. Pay ranges are significantly below market rate, which can be discouraging for those looking to grow their careers financially. 2. The promotion process is extremely rigid, making it difficult to advance and increase your compensation package to match those of similar roles in the same geographical locations. Equity and Compensation Issues: 1. Equity distribution is highly stringent, with only certain functions within the organization eligible for refreshes. 2. Typically, only 1-2 members of each team receive an equity refresh per year, limiting opportunities for financial growth through stock options. Considerations for Potential Employees: 1. If you are considering this company, be prepared for below-market compensation and delayed growth pathways. 2. Despite these challenges, the company does offer a great culture, which may be a significant factor for those prioritizing work environment over financial compensation.

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      AppFolio Response
      2y
      Thank you for your feedback. We're pleased to hear your praise for our culture. While we certainly have rigor around promotions, this is intentional and ensures we're aligning promotions to business need and employee readiness. Additionally, we've promoted ~ 15% of employees this year alone which is not only aligned to our commitment to foster internal mobility and growth, but is above what is typical in the market. At AppFolio, we believe in a pay-for-performance culture and continuously enhance our compensation programs to support this. Your insights are valuable, and highlight areas we're actively addressing to increase transparency and understanding of our compensation programs and philosophy.
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