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Avail vs Zillow Rental Manager
In short.
Both Avail and Zillow Rental Manager target DIY & small landlords, so it comes down to price and fit.
Avail starts free,
Zillow Rental Manager free.
Free landlord software from Realtor.com for DIY landlords.
- Best forDIY & small landlords
- Starts atFree
- Free optionFree plan
- Mobile appYes
Free listings and light rental tools backed by Zillow's traffic.
- Best forDIY & small landlords
- Starts atFree
- Free optionFree plan
- Mobile appLimited
Feature comparison
Avail |
Zillow Rental Manager |
|
|---|---|---|
| Online rent collection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tenant screening | ✓ | ✓ |
| Listing syndication | ✓ | ✓ |
| Online applications | ✓ | ✓ |
| Lease management | ✓ | Partial |
| Maintenance requests | ✓ | ✕ |
| Accounting | ✕ | ✕ |
| Expense tracking | ✕ | ✕ |
| Owner portal | ✕ | ✕ |
| Tenant portal | ✓ | ✕ |
| Document storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Reporting | Partial | ✕ |
| Bank integration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Renters insurance | ✓ | ✕ |
| AI features | ✕ | ✕ |
| Mobile app | ✓ | Partial |
Pricing
Avail
| Unlimitedfree forever, unlimited units | Free |
|---|---|
| Unlimited Plusbilled monthly | $9/unit/mo |
Starting prices — vendors may add per-unit or transaction fees.
Zillow Rental Manager
| Freefree listings + basic tools | Free |
|---|---|
| Premium listing90-day boost · varies by market | $39.99unverified |
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
Zillow Rental Manager
Pros
- Massive listing reach and traffic
- Free and simple for 1–few units
Cons
- Shallow — no accounting, owner portal or maintenance
- Listing fees introduced in some markets; not a true PM system
FAQ
What is the difference between Avail and Zillow Rental Manager?
Both target DIY & small landlords. Avail is free landlord software from Realtor.com for DIY landlords, while Zillow Rental Manager is free listings and light rental tools backed by Zillow's traffic.
Is Avail or Zillow Rental Manager cheaper?
Zillow Rental Manager is the cheaper option — it offers a free plan.
Which is better for DIY & small landlords?
For DIY & small landlords, Avail rates slightly higher (4.5★ on Capterra).