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Avail vs Landlord Studio
In short.
Both Avail and Landlord Studio target DIY & small landlords, so it comes down to price and fit.
Avail starts free,
Landlord Studio free.
Free landlord software from Realtor.com for DIY landlords.
- Best forDIY & small landlords
- Starts atFree
- Free optionFree plan
- Mobile appYes
Accounting-focused, mobile-first software for DIY landlords.
- Best forDIY & small landlords
- Starts atFree
- Free optionFree plan
- Mobile appYes
Feature comparison
Avail |
Landlord Studio |
|
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ✕ | ✕ |
| 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.
Landlord Studio
| Gofree, up to 3 units | Free |
|---|---|
| Proor $144/yr · 3 units + $1/unit beyond | $12/mo |
| Pro Plusor $336/yr | $28/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
Landlord Studio
Pros
- Strong income/expense tracking and tax (Schedule E) reports
- Receipt scanning and a great mobile app
- Free for the first 3 properties
Cons
- No owner portal; not for PM companies
- Lighter on syndication reach
FAQ
What is the difference between Avail and Landlord Studio?
Both target DIY & small landlords. Avail is free landlord software from Realtor.com for DIY landlords, while Landlord Studio is accounting-focused, mobile-first software for DIY landlords.
Is Avail or Landlord Studio cheaper?
Landlord Studio is the cheaper option — it offers a free plan.
Which is better for DIY & small landlords?
For DIY & small landlords, Landlord Studio rates slightly higher (4.6★ on Capterra).