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Avail vs TurboTenant
In short.
Both Avail and TurboTenant target DIY & small landlords, so it comes down to price and fit.
Avail starts free,
TurboTenant free.
Free landlord software from Realtor.com for DIY landlords.
- Best forDIY & small landlords
- Starts atFree
- Free optionFree plan
- Mobile appYes
Free software for DIY and small landlords; monetizes via tenant fees.
- Best forDIY & small landlords
- Starts atFree
- Free optionFree plan
- Mobile appYes
Feature comparison
Avail |
TurboTenant |
|
|---|---|---|
| Online rent collection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tenant screening | ✓ | ✓ |
| Listing syndication | ✓ | ✓ |
| Online applications | ✓ | ✓ |
| Lease management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Maintenance requests | ✓ | ✓ |
| Accounting | ✕ | ✕ |
| Expense tracking | ✕ | Partial |
| Owner portal | ✕ | ✕ |
| Tenant portal | ✓ | ✓ |
| Document storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Reporting | Partial | 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.
TurboTenant
| Freeno fees or contracts, ever | Free |
|---|---|
| Essentialsbilled annually | $12.42/mo |
| Probilled annually | $16.58/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
TurboTenant
Pros
- Genuinely free for landlords; large user base
- Easy listing syndication and tenant screening
- Best fit for 1–10 units
Cons
- Limited accounting depth; no owner portal
- Not built for PM companies
FAQ
What is the difference between Avail and TurboTenant?
Both target DIY & small landlords. Avail is free landlord software from Realtor.com for DIY landlords, while TurboTenant is free software for DIY and small landlords; monetizes via tenant fees.
Is Avail or TurboTenant cheaper?
TurboTenant is the cheaper option — it offers a free plan.
Which is better for DIY & small landlords?
For DIY & small landlords, TurboTenant rates slightly higher (4.6★ on Capterra).