Landlory
Hemlane vs Rent Manager
In short.
Pick Hemlane if you run DIY & small landlords;
pick Rent Manager if you run property management companies.
Hemlane starts free,
Rent Manager custom.
Software plus on-demand local agent support for remote landlords.
- 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
Hemlane |
Rent Manager |
|
|---|---|---|
| Online rent collection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tenant screening | ✓ | ✓ |
| Listing syndication | ✓ | ✓ |
| Online applications | ✓ | ✓ |
| Lease management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Maintenance requests | ✓ | ✓ |
| Accounting | ✕ | ✓ |
| Expense tracking | Partial | ✓ |
| Owner portal | ✕ | ✓ |
| Tenant portal | ✓ | ✓ |
| Document storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Reporting | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bank integration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Renters insurance | ✕ | ✕ |
| AI features | ✕ | Partial |
| Mobile app | ✓ | ✓ |
Pricing
Hemlane
| Starterfree forever | Free |
|---|---|
| Basic$28 base + $2/unit | $30/mo |
| Essential$28 base + $20/unit | $48/mo |
| Complete$28 base + $58/unit | $86/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
Hemlane
Pros
- 24/7 maintenance coordination and a local leasing-agent network
- Great for remote, out-of-state landlords
Cons
- Higher tiers get pricey per-unit
- Lighter accounting; pricing is confusing
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 Hemlane and Rent Manager?
Hemlane is best for DIY & small landlords, while Rent Manager is best for property management companies.
Is Hemlane 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, Rent Manager rates slightly higher (4.5★ on Capterra).