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TenantCloud vs Zillow Rental Manager
In short.
Both TenantCloud and Zillow Rental Manager target DIY & small landlords, so it comes down to price and fit.
TenantCloud starts at $18/mo,
Zillow Rental Manager free.
Affordable cloud PM for small-to-mid landlords and small managers.
- Best forDIY & small landlords
- Starts at$18/mo
- Free optionFree trial
- 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
TenantCloud |
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 | ✓ | ✕ |
| Bank integration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Renters insurance | ✕ | ✕ |
| AI features | ✕ | ✕ |
| Mobile app | ✓ | Partial |
Pricing
TenantCloud
| Starterbilled monthly · ~2 months free yearly | $18/mo |
|---|---|
| Growthbilled monthly | $35/mo |
| Probilled monthly | $60/mo |
| Businesscustom · from $100/mo | $None |
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
TenantCloud
Pros
- Low flat pricing with unlimited units
- Owner portal even on lower tiers
- Broad feature set for the price
Cons
- Dated UI versus newer rivals
- Occasional support/sync complaints
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 TenantCloud and Zillow Rental Manager?
Both target DIY & small landlords. TenantCloud is affordable cloud PM for small-to-mid landlords and small managers, while Zillow Rental Manager is free listings and light rental tools backed by Zillow's traffic.
Is TenantCloud or Zillow Rental Manager cheaper?
TenantCloud is the cheaper option — it starts at $18/mo.
Which is better for DIY & small landlords?
For DIY & small landlords, TenantCloud rates slightly higher (4.2★ on Capterra).