Landlord Studio
Accounting-focused landlords who want automated bookkeeping, bank feed integration, and tax-ready reports
Baselane
Real estate investors who primarily need banking, bookkeeping, and financial management integrated with rent collection
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 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
