Side-by-side comparison
TransUnion SmartMove vs TurboTenant
TransUnion's pay-per-report tenant screening where landlord or applicant pays; no subscription needed.
From $25/application
Free-first landlord app for listings, screening, e-signed leases and online rent, with low-cost paid tiers for DIY owners.
Free; paid from $149/yr
TransUnion SmartMove: From $25/application. TurboTenant: Free; paid from $149/yr. TransUnion SmartMove does not have a free plan; TurboTenant has a free plan.
Facts side by side, taken from each vendor's own site on the dates shown. "Not published" means the vendor doesn't publish it. Check the vendor's page before you decide.
| Attribute | TransUnion SmartMove | TurboTenant |
|---|---|---|
| Main category | Tenant Screening | All-in-One Platforms |
| Starting price | From $25/application | Free; paid from $149/yr |
| Pricing model | Per transaction | Free plan + paid tiers |
| Fees and pricing notes | Landlord chooses who pays (landlord or applicant) where permitted | Application/screening fee per applicant: $55 on Free, $45 on Essentials/Pro; renter pays by default, landlord may cover. Rent reporting $4.99/mo tenant opt-in. Paid plans billed annually; price rises with unit count (e.g., 11-30 units $199/$399 per year) |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Portfolio size | 1+ units (Independent landlords, any size) | 1–50 units (Self-managing landlords, ~1-50 units) |
| Best for | Independent landlords, any size | Self-managing landlords, ~1-50 units |
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| Integrations | Not published | Not published |
| Apps | web | web, ios, android |
| Last checked | 2026-10-28 · vendor pricing page | 2026-10-28 · vendor pricing page |
| Full listing | TransUnion SmartMove details | TurboTenant details |
| Visit TransUnion SmartMove(opens vendor site in a new tab) | Visit TurboTenant(opens vendor site in a new tab) |