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Landlord Studio vs TurboTenant (2026): Free Plans, Schedule E and Fees Compared

Landlord Studio vs TurboTenant: Go free for 3 units vs TurboTenant's free plan, Pro at $15/mo + $1.20 a unit vs $199/yr, plus Schedule E, rent fees and payouts.

By Landlord Software Directory · Updated on Oct 29, 2026 · Pricing checked Oct 2026

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Prices at a glance
Yearly cost of the Schedule E plans
Rent collection and screening fees
Features compared
Which should you pick?
How we checked
FAQ
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Landlord Studio and TurboTenant both cover listings, screening, rent collection and maintenance, and both put Schedule E reports on a paid plan. Landlord Studio starts from bookkeeping and charges per unit above 3. TurboTenant starts from leasing and charges a flat yearly price by portfolio size.

Short answer: For 1–3 units, both have useful free plans; Landlord Studio Go adds a receipt scanner and expense tracking. For Schedule E, Landlord Studio Pro is $15 a month month to month plus $1.20 per unit over 3. TurboTenant Pro is $199 a year for 1–10 units (annual only) and typically waives tenant ACH fees.

Best for:

Best for more than 3 units on a free plan: TurboTenant, because Landlord Studio Go has a hard 3-unit cap.
Best for Xero users: Landlord Studio Pro, because it lists Xero integration.
Best for low tenant fees with Schedule E: TurboTenant Pro, because it typically waives the tenant ACH fee.
Best for paying month to month: Landlord Studio Pro, because TurboTenant sells only yearly plans.

We haven't used either app with our own rentals. This comparison is based on each company's public pricing and help pages.

Prices at a glance

**Pricing checked Oct 28, 2026.**
Tool	Starting price (as checked)	Free plan	Key fees	Best for
Landlord Studio Go	$0, up to 3 units	Yes	ACH $2.50 (you choose who pays); card 3.49% tenant-paid; screening $45 or $55	1–3 units, expense tracking
Landlord Studio Pro	$15/mo monthly for 3 units + $1.20/unit; $144/yr (about $12/mo) yearly	No (14-day trial, no card)	Same rent fees	Bank feeds, Schedule E, Xero
Landlord Studio Pro Plus	$35/mo monthly for 3 units + $1.20/unit; $336/yr yearly	No	Same rent fees	10 users, 20 bank feeds
TurboTenant Free	$0	Yes	ACH $2; card 3.49%; screening $55, applicant-paid	Free listings, screening and rent
TurboTenant Essentials	$149/yr for 1–10 units (annual only)	No	ACH $2; card 3.49%; screening $45	Leases, faster payouts
TurboTenant Pro	$199/yr for 1–10 units (annual only)	No	ACH typically waived; card 3.49%; screening $45	Accounting with Schedule E

TurboTenant's paid prices rise by unit band: Pro is $399 a year for 11–30 units, $699 for 31–60 and $999 for 61+. Landlord Studio's page says yearly billing saves "up to 20%." Full detail: Landlord Studio pricing and TurboTenant pricing.

Yearly cost of the Schedule E plans

Subscription only.

Units	Landlord Studio Pro, monthly	Landlord Studio Pro, yearly	TurboTenant Pro
3	$180	$144	$199
5	$208.80	About $168–$172.80	$199
10	$280.80	About $228–$244.80	$199
25	$496.80	About $408–$460.80	$399

How we got these:

Landlord Studio monthly: ($15 + $1.20 × units over 3) × 12.
Landlord Studio yearly: $144 plus the extra units. Its plan table shows $1.20 per extra unit, but its price calculator uses $1 for yearly plans, so we show both ends.
TurboTenant Pro: its yearly price for the unit band.

At 1–3 units, Landlord Studio Pro costs less either way. Against Landlord Studio's monthly price, TurboTenant Pro is cheaper from 5 units. Against its yearly price, TurboTenant Pro is cheaper from about 7–8 units, depending on the per-unit rate. TurboTenant Pro also typically waives the $2 tenant ACH fee.

Rent collection and screening fees

	Landlord Studio (any plan)	TurboTenant Free	TurboTenant Essentials	TurboTenant Pro
Tenant ACH	$2.50; you choose who pays	$2	$2	Typically waived
Card	3.49%, tenant-paid	3.49%	3.49%	3.49%
ACH payout	3–5 working days	5–7 business days	2–4 business days (under $10,000)	2–4 business days (under $10,000)
Screening	$45 or $55, by plan	$55	$45	$45

Landlord Studio's screening help article says $45 or $55 "subject to your subscription plan" without saying which plan gets which, and it's dated October 2024. It's paid by the applicant, except in New York, where the landlord must pay. TurboTenant lets you cover the ACH or screening fee if you prefer.

If you absorb ACH fees for 5 tenants, Landlord Studio costs you $150 a year and TurboTenant Free or Essentials $120. On TurboTenant Pro, the fee is typically waived.

Features compared

Landlord Studio Go (free) includes listings with syndication, applications, screening, online rent collection with deposits, partial payments, late fees and reminders, manual income and expense tracking, a mileage tracker, a receipt scanner, a tenant portal, maintenance requests and basic PDF reports. It's capped at 3 units, 1 user and 10 documents.

Landlord Studio Pro adds AI-assisted bookkeeping, 5 bank feeds and 25 rules, 20+ reports with CSV export including Schedule E, Xero integration, automated rent and lease-expiry reminders, 3 users and 250 documents. Pro Plus adds 20 bank feeds, 10 users, unlimited documents and an account manager. Landlord Studio lists electronic signatures among its features, but its plan table doesn't show which plan includes them.

TurboTenant Free includes unlimited listings, applications and screening, condition reports, maintenance requests with Maintenance AI, rent collection and electronic deposit returns. Essentials adds unlimited leases and addendums with e-signatures, showing scheduling, phone support and faster payouts. Pro adds a full accounting suite with Schedule E and Form 8825 reports, Snappt income verification, unlimited bank accounts and user roles.

Which should you pick?

1–3 units, want it free, care about tracking expenses: Landlord Studio Go.
More than 3 units, want it free: TurboTenant Free.
About 8–10 units and want Schedule E plus low tenant fees: TurboTenant Pro, at $199 a year.
You or your accountant use Xero, or you won't commit to a year: Landlord Studio Pro.
You want Schedule E at a flat price for any number of units: compare Stessa Manage at $15 a month month to month; see Landlord Studio vs Stessa and Stessa vs TurboTenant.

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How we checked

On October 28, 2026, we read Landlord Studio's US pricing page, including its plan table, FAQ and price calculator settings, and its help articles on rent collection fees and tenant screening. We also read TurboTenant's pricing page and help-center articles on plan costs, fees and payout timing. The yearly costs are our own math from those published prices. Neither company pays us for this page, and we don't rank by commission.

FAQ

Which is cheaper, Landlord Studio or TurboTenant?

On free plans, both cost $0, but Landlord Studio Go stops at 3 units. For Schedule E, Landlord Studio Pro is cheaper at 1–3 units. TurboTenant Pro ($199 a year for 1–10 units) is cheaper from 5 units against Landlord Studio's monthly price, or from about 7–8 units against its yearly price.

Do both have Schedule E reports?

Yes, on paid plans: Landlord Studio Pro and Pro Plus, and TurboTenant Pro. Neither free plan lists Schedule E.

Which has lower tenant fees?

TurboTenant charges $2 per ACH payment, typically waived on Pro. Landlord Studio charges $2.50, and you choose who pays. Both charge 3.49% for cards.

Can I pay TurboTenant monthly?

No. TurboTenant's paid plans are billed yearly. Landlord Studio Pro can be paid monthly at $15 a month for 3 units plus $1.20 per extra unit.

Which pays out rent faster?

On free plans, Landlord Studio is faster: 3–5 working days, against 5–7 business days for TurboTenant Free. TurboTenant's paid plans bring it to 2–4 business days.