Landlory
Rent Manager vs TurboTenant
In short.
Pick Rent Manager if you run property management companies;
pick TurboTenant if you run DIY & small landlords.
Rent Manager starts with custom pricing,
TurboTenant free.
Deep, customizable platform for mid-large and mixed portfolios.
- Best forProperty management companies
- Starts atCustom
- Free optionNo
- 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
Rent Manager |
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 |
| Bank integration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Renters insurance | ✕ | ✓ |
| AI features | Partial | ✕ |
| Mobile app | ✓ | ✓ |
Pricing
Rent Manager
| Basicquote-based · contact sales | $None |
|---|---|
| Plusquote-based | $None |
| Premiumquote-based | $None |
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
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
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 Rent Manager and TurboTenant?
Rent Manager is best for property management companies, while TurboTenant is best for DIY & small landlords.
Is Rent Manager or TurboTenant cheaper?
TurboTenant is the cheaper option — it offers a free plan.
Which is better for property management companies?
For property management companies, TurboTenant rates slightly higher (4.6★ on Capterra).