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Avail vs Baselane
In short.
Both Avail and Baselane target DIY & small landlords, so it comes down to price and fit.
Avail starts free,
Baselane free.
Free landlord software from Realtor.com for DIY landlords.
- Best forDIY & small landlords
- Starts atFree
- Free optionFree plan
- Mobile appYes
Landlord banking and finance platform with rent collection.
- Best forDIY & small landlords
- Starts atFree
- Free optionFree plan
- Mobile appYes
Feature comparison
Avail |
Baselane |
|
|---|---|---|
| Online rent collection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tenant screening | ✓ | ✓ |
| Listing syndication | ✓ | ✕ |
| Online applications | ✓ | Partial |
| Lease management | ✓ | Partial |
| Maintenance requests | ✓ | ✕ |
| Accounting | ✕ | ✓ |
| Expense tracking | ✕ | ✓ |
| Owner portal | ✕ | ✕ |
| Tenant portal | ✓ | Partial |
| Document storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Reporting | Partial | ✓ |
| Bank integration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Renters insurance | ✓ | ✕ |
| AI features | ✕ | Partial |
| Mobile app | ✓ | ✓ |
Pricing
Avail
| Unlimitedfree forever, unlimited units | Free |
|---|---|
| Unlimited Plusbilled monthly | $9/unit/mo |
Starting prices — vendors may add per-unit or transaction fees.
Baselane
| Corebanking & bookkeeping essentials | Free |
|---|---|
| SmartAI-automated finances | $20/mo |
Starting prices — vendors may add per-unit or transaction fees.
Pros & cons
Avail
Pros
- Free for landlords; strong leases and applications
- Realtor.com listing reach; next-day rent on Plus
Cons
- Limited accounting
- Per-unit fee on Plus; tenant ACH fee on free tier
Baselane
Pros
- Built-in landlord banking (high APY, cash-back debit)
- Excellent bookkeeping and auto-categorization
- Free core plan
Cons
- No listing syndication or maintenance depth
- Many features are per-use add-ons; banking-first, not full PM
FAQ
What is the difference between Avail and Baselane?
Both target DIY & small landlords. Avail is free landlord software from Realtor.com for DIY landlords, while Baselane is landlord banking and finance platform with rent collection.
Is Avail or Baselane cheaper?
Baselane is the cheaper option — it offers a free plan.
Which is better for DIY & small landlords?
For DIY & small landlords, Avail and Baselane are rated about the same — pick on price and the feature gaps above.