Innago vs TurboTenant (2026): Two Free Landlord Apps Compared on Fees

Innago and TurboTenant both let a small landlord list a unit, screen applicants, sign a lease and collect rent without paying a subscription. Innago pays out faster and charges applicants less for screening. TurboTenant gives you a paid upgrade path, with Pro adding Schedule E reports and usually waiving tenant ACH fees.

Best for: self-managing landlords with roughly 1–10 units choosing a free all-in-one app, especially those deciding whether a paid TurboTenant plan is worth it.

The main differences:

• Innago is free with no paid tiers at all and makes its money on tenant-paid fees.
• TurboTenant has a free plan plus annual paid plans that cut some fees and add tools.

Everything below comes from each company's own pricing and help pages, checked October 28, 2026. We haven't tested either product hands-on.

Quick verdict

• Pick Innago if you want the faster payout and the lower screening fee, and you never want to pay a subscription. Tenants pay $2 per ACH payment unless you absorb it. https://innago.com/
• Pick TurboTenant if you want condition reports and electronic deposit returns on the free plan, or plan to pay for Pro to waive tenant ACH fees and get Schedule E reports. Paid plans start at $149 a year. Visit TurboTenant

Side by side

Sources: Innago FAQ, TurboTenant plan costs, TurboTenant payout times, TurboTenant syndication, TurboTenant pricing.

Cost to landlord and tenants at 5 units for a year

Assume 5 tenants each pay rent by ACH 12 times, and nobody pays by card.

At this size, TurboTenant Pro ($199) costs less in total than Essentials ($269) once tenant fees count, and it adds the accounting suite. Innago and TurboTenant Free tie at $120, all of it paid by tenants. Pro costs $79 more than that ($199 vs $120). It's worth it mainly if you'd otherwise pay separately for rental bookkeeping, or want TurboTenant's faster paid-plan payouts.

Screening

Innago's screening costs applicants $30–$35, plus $10 if you add income verification. TurboTenant charges applicants $55 on the free plan or $45 when you're on a paid plan, and the fee is non-refundable.

Both let the applicant pay by default. Check your state's limits on applicant fees: New York, for example, caps them at $20 or actual cost. See best tenant screening services.

Rent collection and payout speed

Innago's 1–2 business day payout is the clearest practical difference. TurboTenant's standard ACH takes 5–7 business days, and paid plans bring that to 2–4 (under $10,000). If your mortgage is due a few days after rent, that gap matters. See how to collect rent online.

Listings

Innago syndicates to Realtor.com, Zumper and Apartment List. TurboTenant syndicates to its own partner list, but its help center says that list doesn't include Zillow directly. Either way, you can also post a free listing on Zillow Rental Manager. See where to list a rental for free.

Who each one fits

Innago fits a landlord who wants a single free tool and never wants a subscription decision. Its pitch is that there are no paid tiers: you get the whole product, and tenants pay per-payment fees you can absorb. The 1–2 business day payout and $30–$35 screening fee are its practical edge.

TurboTenant fits a landlord who wants to start free and expects to upgrade. The free plan covers listings, applications, screening, condition reports, maintenance requests, rent collection and electronic deposit returns. Pro adds the accounting suite with Schedule E and Form 8825 reports, faster expedited payouts, and usually removes the tenant ACH fee.

Two cases where neither is ideal:

• You want listings on Zillow. Neither syndicates to Zillow directly, so you'd post separately on Zillow Rental Manager.
• You manage other owners' properties. Neither is built for trust accounting or owner portals; see Buildium alternatives.

Books and taxes

Neither free plan lists a Schedule E report:

• Innago tracks expenses and connects to QuickBooks and Ledgre; its FAQ doesn't mention Schedule E reports.
• TurboTenant puts Schedule E and Form 8825 reports in Pro.

If you'd otherwise pay for rental bookkeeping software, count that in. See spreadsheet vs software for Schedule E.

How we checked

On October 28, 2026, we read Innago's FAQ and pricing pages, and TurboTenant's pricing page plus its help-center articles on plan costs, payout times and listing syndication (linked under the table). The 5-unit costs are our arithmetic from the published fees and assume every tenant pays by ACH. We haven't used either app with our own rentals, and neither company paid for this comparison. Fees change often, so confirm on the vendor's site before you sign up.

FAQ

Is Innago really free?

Yes, for landlords. Innago has no paid tiers. Tenants pay $2 per ACH payment and 2.99% on cards, and you can choose to absorb those fees.

Is TurboTenant free?

Its free plan has no subscription. Paid plans are billed annually, starting at $149 a year for Essentials at 1–10 units. See TurboTenant pricing.

Which pays out rent faster?

Innago: 1–2 business days, with a 3-day hold on a first payment or new payment source. TurboTenant's standard ACH takes 5–7 business days, or 2–4 on paid plans.

Which is cheaper for applicants?

Innago's screening is $30–$35, plus $10 for income verification. TurboTenant's is $55 on its free plan and $45 when you're on a paid plan.

Does either do Schedule E?

TurboTenant does, on Pro. Innago's FAQ doesn't mention Schedule E reports, though it connects to QuickBooks and Ledgre.

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