Avail vs DoorLoop
In short.
Pick Avail if you run DIY & small landlords;
pick DoorLoop if you run property management companies.
Avail starts free,
DoorLoop at $69/mo.
Free landlord software from Realtor.com for DIY landlords.
- Best forDIY & small landlords
- Starts atFree
- Free optionFree plan
- Mobile appYes
Modern all-in-one PM software for landlords and managers of any size.
- Best forProperty management companies
- Starts at$69/mo
- Free optionFree trial
- Mobile appYes
Feature comparison
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| Online rent collection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tenant screening | ✓ | ✓ |
| Listing syndication | ✓ | ✓ |
| Online applications | ✓ | ✓ |
| Lease management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Maintenance requests | ✓ | ✓ |
| Accounting | ✕ | ✓ |
| Expense tracking | ✕ | ✓ |
| Owner portal | ✕ | ✓ |
| Tenant portal | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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.
DoorLoop
| Starterper month, billed yearly | $69/mo |
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| Proper month, billed yearly | $149/mo |
| Premiumper month, billed yearly | $209/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
DoorLoop
Pros
- Modern UI, fast onboarding, well-reviewed support
- Strong accounting with QuickBooks sync
- Generous affiliate ($200/subscription) on a clean Impact link
Cons
- No free plan; must talk to sales for pricing
- Newer than incumbents like AppFolio/Yardi
FAQ
What is the difference between Avail and DoorLoop?
Avail is best for DIY & small landlords, while DoorLoop is best for property management companies.
Is Avail or DoorLoop cheaper?
DoorLoop is the cheaper option — it starts at $69/mo.
Which is better for DIY & small landlords?
For DIY & small landlords, DoorLoop rates slightly higher (4.7★ on Capterra).