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Rentec Direct vs Yardi Breeze

In short. Both Rentec Direct and Yardi Breeze target property management companies, so it comes down to price and fit. Rentec Direct starts at $45/mo, Yardi Breeze at $100/mo.

Rentec Direct

★ 4.5 · Capterra from $45/mo

Established, no-contract PM software with strong trust accounting.

  • Best forProperty management companies
  • Starts at$45/mo
  • Free optionFree trial
  • Mobile appYes
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Yardi Breeze

★ 4.2 · Capterra (326) from $100/mo

Easy cloud PM from Yardi for SMB managers across property types.

  • Best forProperty management companies
  • Starts at$100/mo
  • Free optionNo
  • Mobile appYes
Visit Yardi Breeze →

Feature comparison

Rentec Direct Yardi Breeze
Online rent collection✓ ✓
Tenant screening✓ ✓
Listing syndication✓ ✓
Online applications✓ ✓
Lease management✓ ✓
Maintenance requests✓ ✓
Accounting✓ ✓
Expense tracking✓ ✓
Owner portal✓ ✓
Tenant portal✓ ✓
Document storage✓ ✓
Reporting✓ ✓
Bank integration✓ ✓
Renters insurance✕ ✕
AI features✕ ✕
Mobile app✓ ✓

Pricing

Rentec Direct

Rentec Profor landlords · billed annually ($50/mo monthly) · scales with units $45/mo
Rentec PMfor property managers · usage-based · scales with units $50/mo

Starting prices — vendors may add per-unit or transaction fees.

Yardi Breeze

Breezeresidential, based on annual agreement $100/mo min · $1/unit/mo
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

Rentec Direct

Pros

  • Strong trust accounting for PM companies
  • No contracts or setup fees; responsive US-based support
  • Recurring affiliate (25% for 12 months)

Cons

  • Dated UI versus DoorLoop/AppFolio
  • Fewer modern AI features

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 Rentec Direct and Yardi Breeze?

Both target property management companies. Rentec Direct is established, no-contract PM software with strong trust accounting, while Yardi Breeze is easy cloud PM from Yardi for SMB managers across property types.

Is Rentec Direct or Yardi Breeze cheaper?

Yardi Breeze is the cheaper option — it starts at $100/mo.

Which is better for property management companies?

For property management companies, Rentec Direct rates slightly higher (4.5★ on Capterra).

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