Rentec Direct
Professional property managers who need trust accounting, free tenant ACH payments, and reliable US-based customer support
RentRedi
Mobile-first landlords managing 1-50 units who want a polished app experience and innovative features like video maintenance
Score Comparison
Pricing & Features
Making Your Decision
When to Choose Rentec Direct
Professional property managers who need trust accounting, free tenant ACH payments, and reliable US-based customer support
Rentec Direct is the dependable workhorse of property management software. It lacks the modern polish of newer entrants but compensates with maturity, free tenant ACH payments, and consistently top-rated customer support. A solid choice for managers who prioritize reliability over flashy UI.
Strengths
- Free ACH rent payments for tenants — no transaction fees, which saves landlords and tenants money
- Trust accounting for professional property managers on the Rentec PM plan
- Award-winning US-based customer support with phone, email, and live chat
- Privately owned and debt-free since 2007 — no investor-driven cost-cutting
Limitations
- UI/UX feels dated compared to newer competitors like DoorLoop and TenantCloud
- No free tier and the $45/mo starting price is higher than budget alternatives
- Per-unit pricing can get expensive at scale, though still competitive
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
