Your Housing Society Needs Democratic Governance, Not Advertising.
Commercial society apps charge ₹3,000 to ₹15,000/month plus 1.5-2% gateway surcharges, and monetize resident phone numbers with ads. Sangathan provides a 100% ad-free, sovereign platform with transparent UPI maintenance, AGM elections, and municipal councillor escalations for ₹0 to ₹1,000/mo.
“Our residents were fed up with daily loan and grocery notifications inside their society app. Sangathan gave us clean, ad-free governance and saved us ₹12,000/month in app subscription and payment gateway fees.”
NCR Apartment Owners Association General SecretaryThe Verdict: Sangathan vs MyGate & ADDA
MyGate and ADDA are for-profit commercial platforms that view residents as advertising eyeballs and take transaction cuts. Sangathan is a non-profit civic utility (₹0 Community / ₹1,000 Sustainer for 500 flats) that empowers residents with democratic secret ballots, transparent accounts, and municipal infrastructure advocacy with 0% gateway commission.
Head-to-Head Feature Comparison
A transparent breakdown of capabilities, pricing models, and ground compliance.
| Feature / Capability | Sangathan | MyGate & ADDA |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Platform Fee & Gateway Cut | ₹0 / mo (Community) • ₹1,000/mo (500 Flats) • 0% UPI Gateway Cut | ₹3,000 - ₹15,000 / month per society + 1.5% to 2% transaction surcharge |
| Advertisements & Resident Data Monetization | 100% Ad-Free, Zero commercial data harvesting guaranteed | In-app shopping ads, promoted services & brand sponsorships |
| Municipal & Ward Councillor Escalation | Built-in stamped letter generator & 15-day RTI countdowns | None (Confined inside the society gate only) |
| Democratic AGM Executive Elections | 1-flat-1-vote cryptographic secret ballot with audit trails | Basic open polls vulnerable to proxy tampering |
Data Privacy & The Digital Personal Data Protection Act
Sangathan never shares resident phone numbers, vehicle numbers, or visitor entry timestamps with commercial advertisers.
Commercial gated society apps actively monetize user behavioral profiles to sell insurance, real estate, and home services.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Sangathan collect maintenance without gateway fees?
Sangathan connects directly to your society bank UPI VPA or QR code. Funds transfer instantly from the resident to the society account without any intermediary middleman taking a percentage.
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