Landlory
Baselane vs Rent Manager
In short.
Pick Baselane if you run DIY & small landlords;
pick Rent Manager if you run property management companies.
Baselane starts free,
Rent Manager custom.
Landlord banking and finance platform with rent collection.
- 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
Baselane |
Rent Manager |
|
|---|---|---|
| Online rent collection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tenant screening | ✓ | ✓ |
| Listing syndication | ✕ | ✓ |
| Online applications | Partial | ✓ |
| Lease management | Partial | ✓ |
| Maintenance requests | ✕ | ✓ |
| Accounting | ✓ | ✓ |
| Expense tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Owner portal | ✕ | ✓ |
| Tenant portal | Partial | ✓ |
| Document storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Reporting | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bank integration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Renters insurance | ✕ | ✕ |
| AI features | Partial | Partial |
| Mobile app | ✓ | ✓ |
Pricing
Baselane
| Corebanking & bookkeeping essentials | Free |
|---|---|
| SmartAI-automated finances | $20/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
Baselane
Pros
- Built-in landlord banking (high APY, cash-back debit)
- Excellent bookkeeping and auto-categorization
- Free core plan
Cons
- No listing syndication or maintenance depth
- Many features are per-use add-ons; banking-first, not full PM
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 Baselane and Rent Manager?
Baselane is best for DIY & small landlords, while Rent Manager is best for property management companies.
Is Baselane 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, Baselane and Rent Manager are rated about the same — pick on price and the feature gaps above.