Score Comparison
Pricing & Features
Making Your Decision
When to Choose RentRedi
Mobile-first landlords managing 1-50 units who want a polished app experience and innovative features like video maintenance
RentRedi delivers the best mobile experience in property management software, and the video maintenance feature is genuinely innovative. At $12/month (annual) for unlimited properties with full features, it is competitively priced. The main drawback is the lack of a free tier and slow rent deposit processing.
Strengths
- Best-in-class mobile app — built mobile-first with excellent iOS and Android experience
- Unique video maintenance requests where tenants record a 5-second clip showing the issue
- Unlimited properties on all plans including the $5/month Start tier
- Strong listing syndication to Zillow, Realtor.com, and custom portfolio website builder
Limitations
- No free tier for landlords — cheapest plan starts at $5/month
- Slow rent payment processing (5-7 business days for deposits to reach landlord accounts)
- Struggles with overlapping tenant scenarios like pre-leasing while current tenants occupy
When to Choose Hemlane
Remote or out-of-state landlords who want software-plus-services without hiring a full-service property manager
Hemlane's hybrid model is genuinely unique — it fills the gap between DIY software and full-service management with optional human support for repairs, showings, and tenant communication. The free tier is a strong entry point, but per-unit costs on higher tiers are steep for larger portfolios.
Strengths
- Unique hybrid management model — combines DIY software with optional local agents and 24/7 repair coordinators
- Free-forever Starter tier with rent collection, applicant tracking, and basic screening
- Complete plan includes a dedicated property management assistant for tenant communications
- 100% of rent reaches owners with no hidden deductions on any plan
Limitations
- Per-unit pricing on paid tiers ($2-$58/unit + base fee) gets expensive for larger portfolios
- Smaller user base than competitors means fewer community resources and integrations
- Accounting features are basic compared to dedicated platforms like Buildium or Rentec Direct
