TenantCloud vs. Landlord Studio: What to Expect for the Price

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Landlord Studio Free version

TenantCloud TenantCloud: We partnered with TransUnion and Asurint o offer robust screening solutions starting at $30 with 10 package options to choose from. You can receive the same ResidentScore through TransUnion, as well as in-depth income requirements with Income Insights. Our Tenant Screening background checks are 99.9% accurate. Plus, landlords can request a screening report even without an application with the click of a button.

Landlord Studio Landlord Studio: Provides tenant screening powered by TransUnion SmartMove. Reports cost $45 (Pro and Pro Plus) or $55 (Go) and can be charged to the tenant or paid by the landlord. Report includes background check, credit report, criminal screenings, and eviction screenings. Сriminal records provided by TransUnion are currently only available for 24 states.

TenantCloud TenantCloud: Landlords with any plan can advertise on Rentler, Realtor, and Apartments.com with one click at no additional cost. For an additional $30, you can promote rentals on over 20+ popular sites, including Tenant Turner, Rent.com, RealtyStore.com, Redfin, Rentals.com, Oodle, Apartment Guide, RentalSource, Rentalads.com, and Zumper. On average, landlords who list on TenantCloud receive 4 applications per listing.

Landlord Studio Landlord Studio: Landlord Studio currently offers a free listing syndication feature for a limited time. This feature is for paid users and syndicates to partner sites like Zillow, Hotpads, Trulia, Zumper, Realtor.com and others. List editing is limited, with users needing to de-listed their property to make edits and are in a review/approval status before they are live again.

TenantCloud TenantCloud: Offers online payments via debit, credit, ACH, and cash. Users can set up autopay in daily, weekly, and bi-weekly increments. ACH Transaction fees vary by subscription plan, starting at $1.50. Tenants enrolled in Rent Reporting through TenantCloud can also have their ACH transaction fees waived as long as they’re enrolled. Card processing fees for credit/debit are currently 3.5% + $0.30. There are no hidden fees for connecting your bank. Landlords enjoy being able to add multiple bank accounts and virtually legal entities and set up automatic transactions to specific accounts. Need to refund a payment such as a security deposit? TenantCloud makes it easy. Tenants can also make payments directly through a separate tenant app.

Landlord Studio Landlord Studio: With Landlord Studio, property owners can collect monthly rent along with one-time charges like security deposits, prorated rent, or late fees. Tenants have the option to set up recurring payments, which are then deposited into the landlord’s connected bank account within a few business days. Each online rent payment incurs a $2.50 fee charged to the tenant. Currently, the platform does not support splitting a single rent payment among multiple tenants or across different bank accounts - payments can only be made in full to one designated account.

TenantCloud TenantCloud: TenantCloud provides a comprehensive suite of landlord documents, starting with the Growth plan. These include state-specific forms, tax-related forms, addendums, security deposit receipts, and property management agreements. Users have the ability to create documents right in their dashboard or download PDFs, ensuring you can have everything signed with eSignature.

Landlord Studio Landlord Studio: Landlord Studio does not offer an option for creating and signing leases online. Users can upload, organize, and store their documents online.

TenantCloud TenantCloud: TenantCloud provides a range of financial tools, including income and expense tracking, bank reconciliation, and QuickBooks integration. Users with Growth plans and higher can easily generate dozens of reports, including 1099-NEC and 1099-MISC forms, directly from the dashboard for tax season. The Tax Preparation Report aligns with IRS Schedule E categories and offers clear insights into your financial data, available in both Excel and PDF formats.

Landlord Studio Landlord Studio: Landlord Studio’s paid PRO plan offers essential tools for tracking income and expenses by allowing users to link and sync their bank accounts. The software can generate 15 different financial reports, such as profit and loss statements, rent ledgers, and owner net worth summaries. It also integrates with Xero for more advanced financial reporting capabilities.

TenantCloud TenantCloud: Provides comprehensive maintenance management across all subscription tiers, allowing landlords to track repair requests, coordinate with service professionals, and manage invoices. Pro and Business plans also feature a maintenance board for enhanced task organization. Plus, with a built-in Move-in/Move-out inspection tool, landlords and tenants can submit direct maintenance requests if they find a need for one during their walkthrough. Users can also receive invoices and pay service providers.

Landlord Studio Landlord Studio: Allows landlords to create and manage maintenance tasks. Tenants can submit requests through their portal, set priorities, and upload photos. Landlords can update tasks, assign due dates, and organize jobs by urgency. While vendor communication, expense linking, and job assignments are still in development, the platform supports reminders and works for both vacant and occupied units.