Avail vs TenantCloud
In short.
Both Avail and TenantCloud target DIY & small landlords, so it comes down to price and fit.
Avail starts free,
TenantCloud at $18/mo.
Free landlord software from Realtor.com for DIY landlords.
- Best forDIY & small landlords
- Starts atFree
- Free optionFree plan
- Mobile appYes
Affordable cloud PM for small-to-mid landlords and small managers.
- Best forDIY & small landlords
- Starts at$18/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 | ✕ | ✕ |
| 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.
TenantCloud
| Starterbilled monthly · ~2 months free yearly | $18/mo |
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| Growthbilled monthly | $35/mo |
| Probilled monthly | $60/mo |
| Businesscustom · from $100/mo | $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
TenantCloud
Pros
- Low flat pricing with unlimited units
- Owner portal even on lower tiers
- Broad feature set for the price
Cons
- Dated UI versus newer rivals
- Occasional support/sync complaints
FAQ
What is the difference between Avail and TenantCloud?
Both target DIY & small landlords. Avail is free landlord software from Realtor.com for DIY landlords, while TenantCloud is affordable cloud PM for small-to-mid landlords and small managers.
Is Avail or TenantCloud cheaper?
TenantCloud is the cheaper option — it starts at $18/mo.
Which is better for DIY & small landlords?
For DIY & small landlords, Avail rates slightly higher (4.5★ on Capterra).