10 Best Property Management Software for Small Landlords of 2026

This list is for owners of one to twenty rental units who manage their own tenants and want to pay nothing, or a small flat fee, for listings, tenant screening, leases and online rent. We compared documented features and published prices for 10 landlord tools and ranked them by value first, then features, then ease of use. Every price is the cheapest paid plan in USD as printed on the vendor's own pricing page on the check date. Because most of these tools shift costs to tenants, we also note who pays for screening reports and bank transfers.

1. 01Top value

   

   TurboTenant

   8.7/10

   Landlord software with a free plan for listings, applications, screening and rent collection, plus yearly Essentials and Pro upgrades.

   Price

   $12.42per month billed yearly, 1 to 10 units

   Free plan; Essentials from $12.42 per month ($149 a year for 1 to 10 units); Pro from $16.58 per month ($199 a year)

   “Starting at $12.42/month” Quoted from the pricing page, November 9, 2026.

   Free plan

   Yes

   Value (40%)

   9.2

   Features (35%)

   8.0

   Ease of use (25%)

   8.8

   Best forSelf-managing landlords with 1 to 10 units who want to start free and pay a small yearly fee for leases and tax reports.

   TurboTenant ranks first because the free plan already does the jobs a small landlord needs most: listings sent to more than 25 sites, online applications, credit, criminal and eviction checks, and online rent with autopay and late fees. TurboTenant says the free tier has no fees or contracts. When you want leases, the paid tiers are priced by unit band rather than per door. Essentials costs $149 a year for 1 to 10 units, or $12.42 a month, and adds online leases with e-signatures and priority listing review. Pro costs $199 a year for the same band and adds income verification, fraud detection, automatic transaction import and Schedule E and Form 8825 reports. The trade-offs sit with renters and billing terms. On the free plan renters pay $2 per bank transfer and $55 for screening, while Pro landlords' renters pay $45 and no ACH fee. Paid plans are yearly only. We compared documented features and published prices and did not run a trial account.

   • ✓The free plan covers listing, screening and rent collection with no contract
   • ✓Paid plans are priced by unit band, so 1 to 10 units costs $149 a year on Essentials
   • ✓Renters of Pro landlords pay no ACH fee and a lower screening fee

   • ✕Essentials and Pro are sold only as yearly plans
   • ✕The free plan connects one bank account and charges $199 for the landlord forms pack
   • ✕Renters of free-plan landlords pay a $2 ACH fee and a $55 screening fee

   Free plan:

   Yes, $0 a month with no contract

   Essentials, 1 to 10 units:

   $149 a year

   Pro, 1 to 10 units:

   $199 a year

   Users:

   Over 1 million self-managing landlords, per TurboTenant

   Bottom line: TurboTenant gives a landlord with a handful of units most of the rental cycle for free, with a low yearly upgrade for leases and tax reports. Check whether your tenants will accept the renter-paid fees on the free plan.

   Visit turbotenant.com ↗

2. 02

   

   RentRedi

   8.6/10

   Single-plan landlord app with rent collection, screening, listings, accounting and maintenance for unlimited units at a flat price.

   Price

   $12per month total, unlimited units

   $12 per month on the annual plan, $20 on the six-month plan, $29.95 month to month; unlimited units

   “Annual Plan $12 /month total Save $215.40 / year Billed Annually” Quoted from the pricing page, November 9, 2026.

   Free plan

   No

   Value (40%)

   8.9

   Features (35%)

   8.4

   Ease of use (25%)

   8.5

   Best forLandlords who want every feature and unlimited teammates for one flat fee and are happy to pay a year up front.

   RentRedi sells one plan with the full feature set, and the only choice is the billing term. The annual plan works out to $12 a month, the six-month plan $20 and month to month $29.95, with unlimited properties, tenants, teammates and connected bank accounts on all three. That flat price is the main reason it ranks second: a landlord with fifteen doors pays the same as one with a single condo. The plan covers rent by ACH, card or cash with autopay, reminders and late fees, plus listings, applications, maintenance, accounting and mobile apps, and RentRedi counts 121 features in total. Screening is tenant-paid at $39.99 for credit, criminal and eviction reports or $49.99 with Plaid income verification. RentRedi is not a free trial; you are billed when you sign up, with a 30-day money-back guarantee instead. Owners with only one or two units may find the free plans below good enough. We compared documented features and published prices and did not run a trial account.

   • ✓One flat price regardless of unit count
   • ✓Every feature is on every billing term
   • ✓30-day money-back guarantee and no contract

   • ✕No free plan, and the monthly term costs $29.95
   • ✕It is not a free trial: you are charged when you subscribe
   • ✕Screening costs tenants $39.99, or $49.99 with income verification

   Plans:

   One plan on monthly, six-month or annual terms

   Unit limit:

   Unlimited properties and tenants

   Payout speed:

   2 to 3 day payouts

   Credit reporting:

   $5.99 a month, landlord or tenant paid

   Bottom line: RentRedi is the simplest flat-fee choice for small portfolios that are growing. The best price needs the annual term, so try the free tools first if you have only one unit.

   Visit rentredi.com ↗

3. 03

   

   Avail

   8.4/10

   Landlord platform with a free Unlimited plan for listings, screening, leases and rent, and a per-unit Unlimited Plus upgrade.

   Price

   $9per unit per month

   Unlimited plan free for unlimited units; Unlimited Plus $9 per unit per month

   “Unlimited Plus $9/unit Per Month” Quoted from the pricing page, November 9, 2026.

   Free plan

   Yes

   Value (40%)

   8.9

   Features (35%)

   7.6

   Ease of use (25%)

   8.6

   Best forLandlords who want free state-specific leases and screening and may pay per unit to remove tenant ACH fees.

   Avail's free Unlimited plan has no unit cap and covers listings on 19 sites, tenant-initiated TransUnion credit reports with criminal and eviction checks, state-specific lease templates with digital signing, online rent with autopay and late fees, maintenance tracking and income and expense records. The lease side stands out for a free tool, with lawyer-reviewed templates and local clauses generated by its LocalAssist feature. The cost on the free plan falls on tenants, who pay $2.50 per bank transfer and 3.5% on cards. Unlimited Plus at $9 per unit a month removes the ACH charge and adds FastPay, custom application questions, editable lease templates, a branded property website and faster support. That per-unit price is fine for two or three units but reaches $90 a month at ten, which is where flat-fee tools pull ahead. We compared documented features and published prices and did not run a trial account.

   • ✓Free plan covers unlimited units
   • ✓Lease templates are state-specific and lawyer-reviewed
   • ✓Unlimited Plus waives the tenant ACH fee

   • ✕Free-plan tenants pay $2.50 per bank transfer
   • ✕Unlimited Plus at $9 per unit gets costly past a few doors
   • ✕Custom application questions and lease edits need the paid plan

   Free plan:

   Unlimited, $0 per unit

   Paid plan:

   Unlimited Plus, $9 per unit per month

   Card payments:

   3.5% fee added to tenant payments on any plan

   Credit building:

   Rent reporting to credit bureaus with CreditBoost

   Bottom line: Avail is a strong free choice with better lease templates than most. Stay on the free plan unless removing the tenant ACH fee is worth $9 per unit to you.

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4. 04

   

   Innago

   8.4/10

   Free property management software for landlords with online rent, leases, screening, work orders and reporting.

   Price

   Freeno paid plan

   Free: no monthly fee, no setup fee and no contract

   “No monthly fee. No setup fee. No contract.” Quoted from the pricing page, November 9, 2026.

   Free plan

   Yes

   Value (40%)

   9.4

   Features (35%)

   7.4

   Ease of use (25%)

   8.3

   Best forLandlords who want to pay nothing at all, with no subscription tier to outgrow.

   Innago is the only tool on this list with no paid plan at all. Its pricing page lists direct support, late fee and invoice automation, online leasing with document storage, financial reporting, work orders, messaging, custom applications with screening and online rent payments, and marks each one free for the landlord. The rent tools are more flexible than the price suggests. Late fees can be a flat amount, a percentage, one-time or repeating, set per property or unit, and tenants cannot pay later invoices until past ones and late fees are cleared. Recurring invoices can run weekly, monthly or on another interval, with proration and credits. The catch is that tenant costs for screening and online payments sit behind a See More link rather than on the pricing table, so ask before you commit. There is no premium tier for owners who later want extras. We compared documented features and published prices and did not run a trial account.

   • ✓Every listed feature is free for the landlord
   • ✓Late fee rules can differ by property and unit
   • ✓Supports residential, commercial, student housing and self storage

   • ✕Tenant costs for screening and online payments are not shown on the pricing page
   • ✕No premium tier with extra tools or faster support
   • ✕The website relies on scripts, so some details need a click to load

   Landlord price:

   $0, no setup fee or contract

   Support:

   Direct, personal support listed as free

   Invoicing:

   Recurring and custom invoices with proration

   Integrations:

   Integrations and APIs page published

   Bottom line: Innago is the best pick for landlords who want no software bill. Confirm the tenant-side payment and screening fees first.

   Visit innago.com ↗

5. 05

   

   Stessa

   8.3/10

   Rental property accounting and banking app with free bookkeeping, screening and rent collection, and paid plans for tax and legal tools.

   Price

   $12per month, unlimited properties

   Essentials free; Manage $12 per month paid annually ($15 monthly); Pro $28 per month paid annually ($35 monthly)

   “Manage $12 /month, paid annually $15 /month, paid monthly” Quoted from the pricing page, November 9, 2026.

   Free plan

   Yes

   Value (40%)

   8.8

   Features (35%)

   7.8

   Ease of use (25%)

   8.2

   Best forInvestor-minded landlords who care most about clean books, Schedule E reports and interest on cash balances.

   Stessa started as rental accounting and it shows in the plans. The free Essentials tier has unlimited properties, automatic bank feeds, basic financial reports, vacancy marketing with Zillow syndication, tenant screening, maintenance requests and online rent with reminders, late fees and autopay. Manage, at $12 a month on annual billing or $15 monthly, adds a Schedule E report, more than 60 legal forms, unlimited state-compliant leases, faster rent payments, one e-signature a month and priority chat. Pro at $28 a month annually brings advanced reports, budgeting, unlimited receipt scanning, seven e-signatures a month and the highest interest tier on cash balances. The weak spot for a hands-on landlord is leasing: free users pay $15 for each state lease, and e-signatures are rationed on paid plans. If your main chore is taxes rather than tenants, few tools here do more for $12. We compared documented features and published prices and did not run a trial account.

   • ✓Every plan includes unlimited properties
   • ✓Free plan already has bank feeds, screening and rent collection
   • ✓Manage adds Schedule E and unlimited state lease agreements for $12

   • ✕State leases cost $15 each on the free plan
   • ✕E-signatures are limited to one a month on Manage
   • ✕Advanced reports, budgeting and unlimited receipt scans need Pro

   Free plan:

   Essentials, unlimited properties

   Manage plan:

   $12 a month annually, $15 monthly

   Pro plan:

   $28 a month annually, $35 monthly

   Annual discount:

   Save 20% when billed annually

   Bottom line: Stessa suits small landlords who want investor-grade books for free or $12 a month. Pair it with another tool if you sign many leases.

   Visit stessa.com ↗

6. 06

   

   Baselane

   8.1/10

   Banking and bookkeeping platform for landlords with free property accounts, rent collection and tax reports.

   Price

   $20per month on an annual plan

   Core free; Smart $20 per month on an annual plan with a 30-day trial

   “Smart $20/mo. on an annual plan” Quoted from the pricing page, November 9, 2026.

   Free plan

   Yes

   Free trial

   30 days

   Value (40%)

   8.7

   Features (35%)

   7.5

   Ease of use (25%)

   8.0

   Best forLandlords who want separate bank accounts per property and automatic bookkeeping more than listing and leasing tools.

   Baselane approaches landlord software from the bank account. The free Core plan opens unlimited property-specific checking and savings accounts through Thread Bank, with debit cards, property-level income and expense tracking, an accountant tax package with a Schedule E report and automated rent invoices, reminders and late fees paid by ACH or card. The fee table lists no account opening, maintenance or minimum balance charges. Smart, at $20 a month on an annual plan with a 30-day trial, adds 2-day rent deposits, AI tagging across more than 120 categories, receipt matching, balance sheets, cost segregation and shared access. For a small landlord the gap is the front end of renting: the pricing page lists screening from $24.99 but not listing syndication or lease templates, so you may pair it with a free leasing tool. The tenant ACH fee of $2 to $5 is waived when rent goes into a Baselane account. We compared documented features and published prices and did not run a trial account.

   • ✓Free Core plan includes banking, rent collection and Schedule E
   • ✓No account, maintenance or minimum balance fees listed
   • ✓Tenant ACH fee is waived when rent lands in a Baselane account

   • ✕The pricing page does not list listing syndication or lease templates
   • ✕2-day rent deposits and auto-tagging need the $20 Smart plan
   • ✕Baselane is a fintech company, not a bank; banking runs through Thread Bank

   Free plan:

   Core, $0 a month

   Tenant ACH fee:

   $2 to $5, waived for Baselane deposits

   Tenant screening:

   From $24.99

   Users:

   50,000+ real estate investors, per Baselane

   Bottom line: Baselane is the best free option for keeping each property's money and books separate. Use it alongside a listing and lease tool if you fill vacancies yourself.

   Visit baselane.com ↗

7. 07

   

   TenantCloud

   8.1/10

   Cloud property management software for DIY landlords with rent payments, maintenance, listings and accounting in tiered plans.

   Price

   $15per month billed annually

   Starter $15 per month billed annually ($180 a year); Growth $29.17 and Pro $50 per month billed annually; Business from $100

   “Starting at just $15/month, or upgrade to a premium plan to unlock advanced accounting and team tools.” Quoted from the pricing page, November 9, 2026.

   Free plan

   No

   Free trial

   14 days

   Value (40%)

   8.4

   Features (35%)

   8.0

   Ease of use (25%)

   7.9

   Best forLandlords who want accounting, inspections and owner tools in tiers and are fine paying from $15 a month.

   TenantCloud is built as a ladder. Starter, at $15 a month billed annually or $180 a year, covers online rent payments, maintenance management, listings and applications. Growth at $29.17 a month annually adds enhanced reporting, move-in and move-out inspections and a property message board, and Pro at $50 adds tax reports, bank reconciliation and a separate owner portal. Every tier has a 14-day trial. For a landlord with one to twenty units, Starter does the core rent and maintenance work, but accounting depth arrives only at Pro, and Starter allows a single custom bank account and one legal entity. Tenants pay the ACH fee: $1.95 per payment on Starter, falling to $1.50 on Pro. The page shows two different month-to-month figures for Starter, so check the live total at checkout. TenantCloud ranks mid-list because free tools match Starter on the basics. We compared documented features and published prices and did not run a trial account.

   • ✓Clear tier ladder from DIY landlord to small management firm
   • ✓14-day trial on every plan
   • ✓ACH fees paid by tenants fall on higher plans

   • ✕No free plan
   • ✕Starter allows one custom bank account
   • ✕Tax reports and bank reconciliation need the $50 Pro tier

   Cheapest plan:

   Starter, $180 billed annually

   Tenant ACH fee:

   $1.95 Starter, $1.75 Growth, $1.50 Pro

   Bank accounts:

   1 Starter, 2 Growth, 9 Pro

   Users:

   100,000+ landlords, per TenantCloud

   Bottom line: TenantCloud is a sensible step up for landlords who expect to need inspections and owner reporting. On a tight budget, the free tools above cover the same basics as Starter.

   Visit tenantcloud.com ↗

8. 08

   

   Landlord Studio

   8.0/10

   Landlord app for rental accounting, listings, screening and rent collection, with a free plan for up to 3 units.

   Price

   $15per month, 3 units included

   Go free for 3 units; Pro $15 per month for 3 units plus a per-unit charge, less on annual billing

   “MOST POPULAR Pro $15.00 /mo” Quoted from the pricing page, November 9, 2026.

   Free plan

   Yes

   Free trial

   14 days

   Value (40%)

   8.2

   Features (35%)

   7.7

   Ease of use (25%)

   8.1

   Best forLandlords who want bookkeeping with Xero integration and tax reports, starting free for 3 units.

   Landlord Studio's free Go plan is aimed at owners with one to three units. It covers listing syndication, tenant screening reports and online rent, with manual income and expense tracking, one user and storage for 10 documents. Pro, at $15 a month on monthly billing with a 20% saving on annual billing, adds fully integrated rental accounting with a direct Xero integration, automated bank feeds, smart expense categorization, automated rent reminders, Schedule E reports, three users and 250 documents. Pro Plus raises the limits to 10 users and unlimited documents with a dedicated account manager. Paid plans include three units and charge for each extra unit, so a ten-unit owner pays more than the headline. Its accounting is stronger than most free tools, but the unit cap on Go and the per-unit add-on keep it below the flat-fee options in value. A 14-day trial is offered on Pro. We compared documented features and published prices and did not run a trial account.

   • ✓Free Go plan includes listings, screening and online rent
   • ✓Pro adds bank feeds, Xero sync and Schedule E
   • ✓Annual billing saves 20%

   • ✕Go is limited to 3 units, one user and 10 documents
   • ✕Units beyond 3 cost extra on paid plans
   • ✕Income and expenses are tracked manually on the free plan

   Free plan:

   Go, 3 units and 1 user

   Pro users:

   3 users, 250 documents

   Pro Plus users:

   Up to 10 users, unlimited documents

   Users:

   80,000+ independent landlords, per Landlord Studio

   Bottom line: Landlord Studio is a good fit for owners of up to three units who want proper books and Xero sync. Past three units, compare the per-unit add-on with RentRedi's flat fee.

   Visit landlordstudio.com ↗

9. 09

   

   Rentec Direct

   7.9/10

   Property management and accounting software with a flat Starter plan for 10 or fewer properties and unit-based Pro and PM editions.

   Price

   $25per month flat, up to 10 properties

   Rentec Starter $25 per month flat for up to 10 properties; Pro and PM from $50 per month

   “Rentec Starter is a flat $25/month for those just getting started with 10 or fewer properties.” Quoted from the pricing page, November 9, 2026.

   Free plan

   No

   Free trial

   14 days

   Value (40%)

   7.9

   Features (35%)

   8.2

   Ease of use (25%)

   7.4

   Best forLandlords with up to 10 properties who want complete accounting and free onboarding for a flat monthly fee.

   Rentec Direct is the most accounting-heavy tool here at a small-landlord price. Rentec Starter is a flat $25 a month for 10 or fewer properties and tenants and includes complete accounting and reporting, online rent payments and free setup and onboarding. Pro and PM start at $50 a month and scale by unit count, adding a mobile app, one free incoming ACH per active property each month, cheaper card fees and PayNearMe cash payments after a $200 setup fee. Screening is sold at published rates: on Starter a basic criminal package is $14.95 and the premium package with a TransUnion credit report and score is $29.45, with lower rates on Pro. For a landlord with eight doors, $25 buys real ledgers rather than simple income tracking, but there is no free tier and Starter charges $2.00 per incoming ACH, which is why it ranks below the free and $12 tools on value. We compared documented features and published prices and did not run a trial account.

   • ✓Flat $25 price for 10 or fewer properties and tenants
   • ✓Full accounting even on Starter
   • ✓Setup and onboarding are free

   • ✕No free plan
   • ✕Starter charges $2.00 per incoming ACH, free on Pro and PM within fair usage
   • ✕Cash payments and lower screening rates need Pro at $50 or more

   Starter limit:

   Up to 10 properties and tenants

   Screening on Starter:

   $14.95 basic to $29.45 premium with TransUnion credit

   Card fees:

   3.50% on Starter, 2.95% on Pro and PM

   Trial:

   Two weeks free

   Bottom line: Rentec Starter gives landlords with up to 10 properties full accounting for a flat $25. Choose it when books matter more than a free price.

   Visit rentecdirect.com ↗

10. 10

    

    Hemlane

    7.6/10

    Rental management platform with free advertising, screening and accounting, paid rent tools, and optional repair coordination per unit.

    Price

    $30per month for one unit, $2 per unit plus $28 platform fee

    Starter free; Basic $2 per unit plus a $28 platform fee ($30 a month for one unit); Essential and Complete add services per unit

    “$2 /unit $30/mo (incl. $28 platform fee)” Quoted from the pricing page, November 9, 2026.

    Free plan

    Yes

    Free trial

    14 days

    Value (40%)

    7.6

    Features (35%)

    7.3

    Ease of use (25%)

    7.9

    Best forLandlords who want to start with free software and may later add repair coordination or management help per unit.

    Hemlane splits its plans into software only and software with services. The free Starter tier advertises vacancies to Apartments.com, Zillow and seven other sites, runs credit, criminal, eviction and income screening for $40 paid by the tenant, and includes rental accounting with bank sync and cash flow reports. Online rent is a paid feature: Basic costs $2 per unit plus a $28 platform fee, or $30 a month for one unit, and adds lease tracking, e-signatures, document storage, rent collection with no ACH fees and tenant messaging. Essential, at $20 per unit plus the platform fee, adds repair coordination with 24/7 emergency support and no markups on repairs. That ladder is useful for remote owners, but for a landlord who only wants rent collection, the $28 platform fee puts Basic above the free and flat-fee tools on this list, which is why it ranks last on value. Annual billing saves up to 20%. We compared documented features and published prices and did not run a trial account.

    • ✓Free Starter plan includes listings, screening and accounting
    • ✓No ACH fees on rent and unlimited users
    • ✓Clear path to repair coordination without changing software

    • ✕Online rent collection is not on the free plan
    • ✕The $28 platform fee makes Basic costly for one or two units
    • ✕Card payments carry a 3% fee

    Free plan:

    Starter, free forever

    Screening:

    $40 total, paid by the tenant

    Essential plan:

    $20 per unit plus $28 platform fee

    Annual billing:

    Save up to 20%

    Bottom line: Hemlane makes sense for landlords who live far from their rentals and may want repair help later. For rent collection alone, the free tools above cost less.

    Visit hemlane.com ↗

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