AppFolio
Mid-market property management companies (50-5,000+ units) that want a modern interface with strong automation and marketing tools
TenantCloud
Solo landlords and small-portfolio owners who want the lowest possible monthly cost with a modern, all-in-one platform
Score Comparison
Pricing & Features
Making Your Decision
When to Choose AppFolio
Mid-market property management companies (50-5,000+ units) that want a modern interface with strong automation and marketing tools
AppFolio is the gold standard for mid-market property managers who want speed, a modern interface, and AI-powered automation. Its 50-unit minimum and annual contracts mean it is not suitable for small landlords, but for growing management companies it delivers exceptional capability per dollar.
Strengths
- Modern, intuitive interface with AI-powered leasing automation and marketing tools
- Scales from 50 units to 5,000+ with tiered Core, Plus, and Max plans
- Excellent tenant and owner portals with mobile-first experience
- Handles residential, commercial, student housing, and community associations
Limitations
- 50-unit minimum locks out smaller landlords entirely
- Hidden onboarding fees and required annual contract add to total cost
- Reporting and ledger customization trails legacy platforms like Yardi and Rent Manager
When to Choose TenantCloud
Solo landlords and small-portfolio owners who want the lowest possible monthly cost with a modern, all-in-one platform
TenantCloud is the budget entry point for property management software, offering a surprisingly complete feature set at $15/month. The trade-off is lease-count caps and lack of team seats on lower tiers, which means growing landlords will hit upgrade thresholds quickly.
Strengths
- Lowest entry price for a full-featured property management platform at $15/month
- Unlimited properties and units on all plans — only lease count varies by tier
- Comprehensive feature set including screening, rent collection, maintenance, and listing syndication
- QuickBooks Online sync and bank reconciliation available on Pro tier
Limitations
- Lease limits per tier (Starter: 10, Growth: 30, Pro: 60) force upgrades as you grow
- No team member seats on the Starter plan — solo landlords only on the cheapest tier
- Tight storage limits on lower tiers (1 GB on Starter) can be restrictive
