Price index · Oct 2026
35 (35%)
Our index covers 101 of 106 tools (insurance products excluded), and 35 (35%) of them have a free plan.
Free Landlord Software Price Index 2026: What 101 Tools Really Cost
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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.
- 106 tools
- 37 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.32 tools →
- Tenant ScreeningCredit, criminal, and eviction checks for rental applicants.28 tools →
- Accounting & BookkeepingTrack income and expenses per property and prepare for tax time.26 tools →
- MaintenanceTake repair requests, dispatch vendors, and track work orders.30 tools →
- Leasing & ShowingsList vacancies, schedule showings, and sign leases online.18 tools →
- Lease & E-SignCreate state-specific leases and collect e-signatures online.11 tools →
- InspectionsMove-in, move-out, and routine inspection reports with photos.9 tools →
- Short-Term Rental SoftwareChannel managers, pricing, and guest messaging for STR hosts.14 tools →
- All-in-One PlatformsProperty management suites that combine most of the above.22 tools →
- Insurance & rent guaranteesLandlord insurance, rent guarantee and deposit-alternative products for small landlords.7 tools →
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Our price index and the guides landlords use most.
- GuideBest Free Landlord Software in 2026: What's Actually Free (and Who Pays the Fees)Free landlord software compared for 1–50 units: what each free plan includes, what tenants pay per rent payment and screening, and when upgrading makes sense.Updated
- GuideBaselane vs Stessa (2026): Which Free Rental Accounting App Fits Your Portfolio?Baselane vs Stessa for small landlords: free plans, paid tiers, Schedule E access, rent collection fees and deposit speed compared from vendor pages, Oct 2026.Updated
- GuideDoorLoop Pricing (2026): One, Connect and Multiply Plans, Minimums and FeesDoorLoop pricing for Oct 2026: One, Connect and Multiply per-unit rates, monthly minimums, ACH and screening fees, and what you'd pay at 10, 50 and 150 units.Updated
- GuideStessa Pricing (2026): Essentials Free vs Manage vs Pro, and What You GetStessa pricing for Oct 2026: free Essentials vs Manage ($15/mo, $12 yearly) and Pro ($35/mo, $28 yearly), what each adds, rent payment fees and yearly costs.Updated
- 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
- GuideBest Rent Collection Apps for Small Landlords (2026): Picks by NeedThe best rent collection apps for 1–50 units, picked by need: lowest tenant fees, fastest payouts, rent plus books, and free all-in-one tools. Checked Oct 2026.Updated
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 (billed yearly)
BuildiumFrom $65/mo
DoorLoopFrom $3/unit/mo, $239/mo minimum
InnagoFree
QuickBooks OnlineFree; paid from $38/mo
RentRediFrom $29.95/mo
StessaFree; paid from $15/mo- TenantCloudFrom $18/mo
TurboTenantFree; paid from $149/yr
Zillow Rental ManagerFree; paid price not published
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37 tools have a permanently free plan. Check who pays the fees.
- AirDNAFree planAnnual billing required for $34 rate
- 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)
- ApplyConnectFree planApplicant pays $39.95 per report unless the landlord opts to pay; no subscription or contract
- 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 planNo month-to-month price published for Smart. Tenant ACH $2 per FAQ (fee table says $2-$5; landlord or tenant pays; waived for Baselane deposits); tenant card 3.49%; split rent via Livble $30+/mo; rent reporting $5/mo; screening $24.99+; same-day ACH 1% max $15; outgoing wire $15 (waived at $50K+);…
BreezewayFree planGuest messaging, guidebook, Assist and Concierge are paid add-ons- FlowServIQFree planNo per-user fees; rent collection runs through Stripe (Stripe processing fees apply, amounts not stated)
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