Ranking
Our ranking system isn't pay to play, just honest expert analysis on property management software. We look at overall rating, number of reviews, recency of reviews, features, pricing, and much more.
Innago balances an intuitive, easy to understand approach to management with a depth of feature and flexibility. Because of this, it works with a broader cross-section of real estate investors and is the perfect match for landlords and property managers looking to grow. Innago is simple and easy to use, comprehensive in features, and offers extraordinary customer support. In total, it amounts to the top property management software we’ve seen in the market.
With the acquisition of Cozy.co, Apartments.com is in the process of creating a highly functional and incredibly affordable platform great for small landlords. We have a feeling this new and improved software will certainly be up there with the best available for many landlords, but the key phrase is “in the process”. The companies are in a time of transition at the moment and there are still clear kinks in features and education that need working out before we can definitively put these guys among the top platforms out there.
TenantCloud is a refined and constructive tool for the already refined property manager or landlord. With all the detail one could imagine and little of the hand-holding one might desire, this is not the place for first-timers to get their feet wet. Rather, TC is an engine to better fuel an already mobile machine. From landlords and property managers to tenants and service providers, they cater distinctly to each experience. And while this vast array of offerings might be exactly what the doctor ordered for some, it could also be quite overwhelming to the first-time landlord.
Buidlium is in the old guard when it comes to property management software. It was founded in 2004 and it has been, for years, one of the most popular choices for budget conscious landlords and property managers. Had this review been written ten years ago, Buildium likely would have earned top marks for it’s pricing and ease of use. But times have changed. Many modern competitors have a sleeker, more intuitive interface and deliver their product for less money (or in some cases, for free).
If TurboTenant were a car, it’d be a Camry. A new Camry that is. The site offers a solid base of what most small, independent landlords are looking for, at a good price (free!), with good customer support, and not a whole lot of other bells and whistles. If you’re a small, independent landlord looking for an easy and simplified way of doing business as usual, this was made for you. High-volume property managers need not apply.
Avail is a great, inexpensive option for small landlords who are looking to run their 1–10-unit operations effectively. However, if you don’t have the time to invest in your own education or are looking to eventually scale out of this volume bracket, you’ll want to consider other alternatives. They keep it simple, easy to use, and inexpensive. The tools and resources are vast, but not automatic, meaning what you get out of the software is limited to what you are willing and able to put in. This is where the “do” in “do-it-yourself” comes into play.
