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Compare rent collection, tenant screening, accounting and property management tools for small landlords, with real prices and fees from each vendor's own site.
- 76 tools
- 24 with a free plan
- Prices checked October 2026
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- Rent CollectionCollect rent online by ACH or card, with reminders and late fees.27 tools →
- Tenant ScreeningCredit, criminal, and eviction checks for rental applicants.23 tools →
- Accounting & BookkeepingTrack income and expenses per property and prepare for tax time.24 tools →
- MaintenanceTake repair requests, dispatch vendors, and track work orders.25 tools →
- Leasing & ShowingsList vacancies, schedule showings, and sign leases online.16 tools →
- Lease & E-SignCreate state-specific leases and collect e-signatures online.9 tools →
- InspectionsMove-in, move-out, and routine inspection reports with photos.6 tools →
- Short-Term Rental SoftwareChannel managers, pricing, and guest messaging for STR hosts.9 tools →
- All-in-One PlatformsProperty management suites that combine most of the above.21 tools →
Popular tools
Well-known options landlords search for most. Listed A–Z.
AppFolio Property ManagerFrom $1.49/unit/mo
AvailFree; paid from $9/unit/mo
BaselaneFree; paid from $20/mo
BuildiumFrom $65/mo
DoorLoopFrom $2.5/unit/mo
InnagoFree
QuickBooks OnlineFree; paid from $38/mo
RentRediFrom $12/mo
StessaFree; paid from $12/mo- TenantCloudFrom $15/mo
TurboTenantFree; paid from $149/yr
Zillow Rental ManagerFree; paid price not published
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24 tools have a permanently free plan. Check who pays the fees.
- Apartments.com Rental ToolsFree planApplicants pay $32 + tax for application and TransUnion reports (reusable at up to 10 listings for 30 days); Premium price varies (a limited-time $29 offer for single-family/condos appeared in a vendor blog post)
- AvailFree planFree tier: tenant pays $2.50 per ACH; Unlimited Plus waives ACH fee; cards 3.5% to tenant. Screening $30 per report (credit, criminal or eviction) or $55 for all three; varies by state; paid by applicant (most common) or landlord
- BaselaneFree planRent via ACH $2 (landlord or tenant pays); tenant card 3.49%; rent deposits 5 business days on Core, 2 on Smart; split rent via Livble $30-$40 per rent invoice (only in months used); screening $24.99+; outgoing wire $15; mailed check $2
BreezewayFree planGuest messaging, guidebook, Assist and Concierge are paid add-ons
HemlaneFree planScreening $40 paid by tenant; ACH free (payout 2-3 business days for verified accounts; first-time/unverified ~5, up to 10 business days); cards 3% (owner chooses payer), up to 24 hours to process; premium listing $89/30 days
HospitableFree planCustom upsells 10%/7% processing fee; cleaner payouts 2.5%/1.5% capped at $5; direct booking transaction 1% (basic) or 4%+3% (premium); security deposits 2%- InnagoFree planACH $2 per payment, cards 2.99% (tenant by default, landlord can absorb); screening $30-$35 applicant-paid; income verification +$10
Landlord StudioFree planScreening paid by tenant; annual billing saves up to 20%. Rent collection free for landlords: ACH $2.50 per payment (landlord or tenant pays, landlord's choice); card 3.49% paid by tenant; payout ~3-5 business days ACH, 3-4 business days card
Popular guides
Honest, sourced comparisons and how-tos for small landlords.
- GuideAppFolio Alternatives for Small Landlords (2026): Published Prices and Minimums ComparedAppFolio alternatives for small landlords in 2026: Rentec Direct, Buildium, DoorLoop, Hemlane and Yardi Breeze, with published prices and minimums, Oct 2026.Updated
- GuideAvail Alternatives (2026): 7 Landlord Tools Compared on Price and Tenant FeesSeven Avail alternatives for small landlords: free plans, paid tiers, tenant ACH and card fees, screening costs and payout speed from vendor pages, Oct 2026.Updated
- GuideAvail vs TurboTenant (2026): Free Plans, Fees and Paid Upgrades ComparedAvail vs TurboTenant 2026: free plans, $2.50 vs $2 ACH fees, Avail's $9/unit Plus vs TurboTenant's $149–$199/yr plans, and yearly costs. Checked Oct 2026.Updated
- GuideBaselane Alternatives (2026): Rental Bookkeeping Without Switching BanksBaselane alternatives in Oct 2026: Stessa, REI Hub, Landlord Studio, TurboTenant, Rentastic and QuickBooks compared on price, Schedule E, bank feeds and fees.Updated
- GuideBaselane Pricing (2026): Core Free vs Smart, Rent Fees and Banking CostsBaselane pricing in Oct 2026: free Core vs Smart at $20/mo on an annual plan, plus rent ACH and card fees, banking fees, split rent and screening costs.Updated
- GuideBaselane Review (2026): Who It Fits, Banking Setup and GapsBaselane review for 2026 from its public pages: who it fits, how its landlord banking and bookkeeping work, Schedule E, what Smart adds, gaps and alternatives.Updated