TurboTenant
Budget-conscious landlords with small-to-medium portfolios who want the most comprehensive free plan and strong listing syndication
Landlord Studio
Accounting-focused landlords who want automated bookkeeping, bank feed integration, and tax-ready reports
Score Comparison
Pricing & Features
Making Your Decision
When to Choose TurboTenant
Budget-conscious landlords with small-to-medium portfolios who want the most comprehensive free plan and strong listing syndication
TurboTenant offers one of the strongest free plans in property management software, covering listings, screening, rent collection, and maintenance at no cost. Its unlimited-property model and flat annual pricing are major differentiators. The main trade-offs are limited support and basic accounting.
Strengths
- Generous free tier covers the full vacancy-to-lease cycle with unlimited properties
- Listing syndication to 28+ partner sites including Apartments.com, Redfin, and Realtor.com
- Integrated tenant screening with costs passed to applicants, not landlords
- Flat annual pricing on paid tiers ($149-$199/year) rather than per-unit fees
Limitations
- Customer support on the free plan is email-only with slow response times
- Accounting features are still maturing compared to dedicated financial tools
- Limited third-party integrations beyond listing syndication
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
