Landlory
Avail vs Rent Manager
In short.
Pick Avail if you run DIY & small landlords;
pick Rent Manager if you run property management companies.
Avail starts free,
Rent Manager custom.
Free landlord software from Realtor.com for DIY landlords.
- Best forDIY & small landlords
- Starts atFree
- Free optionFree plan
- Mobile appYes
Deep, customizable platform for mid-large and mixed portfolios.
- Best forProperty management companies
- Starts atCustom
- Free optionNo
- Mobile appYes
Feature comparison
Avail |
Rent Manager |
|
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Rent Manager
| Basicquote-based · contact sales | $None |
|---|---|
| Plusquote-based | $None |
| Premiumquote-based | $None |
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
Rent Manager
Pros
- Very deep, customizable accounting; handles mixed residential/commercial
- Built-in CRM and call center; long established
Cons
- Complex with a steeper learning curve
- Dated areas of the UI
FAQ
What is the difference between Avail and Rent Manager?
Avail is best for DIY & small landlords, while Rent Manager is best for property management companies.
Is Avail or Rent Manager cheaper?
Rent Manager is the cheaper option — it has custom pricing.
Which is better for DIY & small landlords?
For DIY & small landlords, Avail and Rent Manager are rated about the same — pick on price and the feature gaps above.