Avail vs Yardi Breeze
In short.
Pick Avail if you run DIY & small landlords;
pick Yardi Breeze if you run property management companies.
Avail starts free,
Yardi Breeze at $100/mo.
Free landlord software from Realtor.com for DIY landlords.
- Best forDIY & small landlords
- Starts atFree
- Free optionFree plan
- Mobile appYes
Easy cloud PM from Yardi for SMB managers across property types.
- Best forProperty management companies
- Starts at$100/mo
- Free optionNo
- 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.
Yardi Breeze
| Breezeresidential, based on annual agreement | $100/mo min · $1/unit/mo |
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| Breeze Premierterms & minimums apply; commercial = contact sales | $400/mo min · $1/unit/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
Yardi Breeze
Pros
- Yardi pedigree; handles commercial, affordable and HOA
- Free implementation and training; scales up to Voyager
Cons
- Less feature depth than AppFolio
- Add-on per-transaction costs; reporting can feel limited
FAQ
What is the difference between Avail and Yardi Breeze?
Avail is best for DIY & small landlords, while Yardi Breeze is best for property management companies.
Is Avail or Yardi Breeze cheaper?
Yardi Breeze is the cheaper option — it starts at $100/mo.
Which is better for DIY & small landlords?
For DIY & small landlords, Avail rates slightly higher (4.5★ on Capterra).