Landlord Studio
Accounting-focused landlords who want automated bookkeeping, bank feed integration, and tax-ready reports
Propertyware
Established single-family property management companies with 250+ units that need deep reporting and customization
Score Comparison
Pricing & Features
Making Your Decision
When to Choose Landlord Studio
Accounting-focused landlords who want automated bookkeeping, bank feed integration, and tax-ready reports
Landlord Studio is the clear winner for landlords whose primary need is financial tracking and tax preparation. Its bank feeds, receipt OCR, and Schedule E generation are more sophisticated than anything else in this price range. It is less of a full PM platform and more of an accounting tool with PM features.
Strengths
- Strongest accounting and tax preparation in the budget tier — automated bank feeds, AI bookkeeping, and one-click Schedule E reports
- Receipt OCR scanning with smart categorization rules eliminates manual expense entry
- Xero integration and export-ready P&L/cash-flow reports for professional accountants
- Free Go plan for up to 3 properties with 14-day Pro trial, no credit card required
Limitations
- Rent collection processing is slow (3-7 business days for deposits)
- Limited tenant communication and self-service portal compared to full PM platforms
- Bank feed integration via Plaid is not compatible with all banks
When to Choose Propertyware
Established single-family property management companies with 250+ units that need deep reporting and customization
Propertyware dominates the single-family rental management niche with powerful reporting and customization. However, reliability issues, a steep learning curve, and high minimums make it a poor fit for small landlords or those expecting a plug-and-play experience.
Strengths
- Purpose-built for single-family property management — the industry leader in this niche
- Best-in-class reporting module with highly customizable reports and custom fields
- Open API and flexible workflows for tailoring the platform to specific operations
- Transparent, publicly listed pricing with clear tier breakdowns
Limitations
- Steep learning curve with persistent bugs and slow resolution times reported by users
- $250/month minimum plus implementation fees make it expensive for smaller portfolios
- Performance issues and system crashes frustrate daily users
