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 Baselane
Real estate investors who primarily need banking, bookkeeping, and financial management integrated with rent collection
Baselane occupies a unique niche as a banking-first platform for landlords. If your biggest pain point is financial management, account separation, and tax prep, Baselane is unmatched. But it is not a standalone PM solution — you will likely need to pair it with another tool for screening, listings, and maintenance.
Strengths
- Only PM tool with integrated banking — FDIC-insured accounts, debit cards, and up to 2.63% APY on deposits
- Property-level sub-accounts for clean financial separation of security deposits and operating funds
- AI-powered transaction tagging and receipt matching with automated Schedule E tax reports
- Free Core plan includes unlimited checking/savings accounts, rent collection, and expense tracking
Limitations
- Not a full PM platform — no tenant screening, maintenance tracking, or listing syndication
- No native mobile app as of early 2026 — browser-only access
- Learning curve for the banking and financial features; some difficulty reaching support
