Alternatives to AppFolio
All-in-one property management software for mid-to-large portfolios
AppFolio ranks #1 of 9 in Rental property management, with an Alt Score of 100. It is proprietary, sold by subscription from $1.40/unit/month (Core plan, residential) plus a minimum monthly spend and 50-unit minimum and available on Web, iOS and Android. 12 of 12 checklist rows are verified against a public source.
AppFolio Property Manager is an all-in-one platform for residential, commercial, and mixed portfolios, with accounting, online rent, leasing, maintenance, AI leasing tools, and owner/tenant portals.
Residential, commercial, student housing, affordable housing, and community-association property managers running portfolios from small teams up to large, multi-region operators (Plus/Max tiers are aimed at organizations typically managing 1,000+ units).
A unified cloud platform covering marketing and leasing (listing syndication, tenant screening, e-signed leases), a resident/owner portal (FolioSpace) with online rent payments and maintenance requests, accounting and reporting with automated late fees, and AI-driven workflow tools branded Realm-X.
Property managers, residents, owners, and vendors each log into their own AppFolio portal (web or mobile app) to handle leasing, payments, maintenance, and accounting in one connected system of record, with per-unit subscription pricing that varies by market segment (residential, commercial, student housing, community associations).
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Ranked alternatives
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Buildium is a cloud-based property management platform for residential, association, and community managers, covering rent collection, accounting, leasing, maintenance, and tenant/owner portals.
DoorLoop is an all-in-one property management platform covering rent collection, full accounting, tenant screening, leasing, maintenance, and CRM for landlords and property managers of any size.
Rentec Direct is a property management and trust-accounting platform for landlords and property managers, with online rent, tenant screening, listing syndication, and owner/tenant portals.
TurboTenant is a free-to-landlords platform for rental listings and syndication, online applications, tenant screening, lease agreements with e-signing, and online rent collection.
Hemlane is a property management platform combining software for rent, applications, screening, and maintenance with optional on-the-ground local leasing and repair coordination agents.
TenantCloud is a cloud property management service for DIY landlords and small managers, with online rent, listings, applications, screening, accounting, and tenant/owner portals.
Avail (by Realtor.com) is a DIY landlord tool for online rent collection, listing syndication, tenant screening, state-specific leases with e-signing, and maintenance tracking.
Feature comparison
Rows come from the Rental property management checklist (16 rows). Human-verified cells only. ? means the value has not been verified.
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Every fact and feature listed for AppFolio is verified against its own pages. Each alternative is sourced on its own page.
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License Proprietary verified 2026-07-13
We own all rights, title and interest, including all intellectual property rights, in and to the Services and the underlying software
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Pricing model Subscription verified 2026-07-13
AppFolio Property Manager for Residential: $1.40 per unit/month.
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Starts at $1.40/unit/month (Core plan, residential) plus a minimum monthly spend and 50-unit minimum verified 2026-07-13
Fine print on the same page states "*Minimum spend and 50 unit minimum apply. Contact us for details." but does not disclose the exact minimum dollar amount, so the effective monthly floor is quote-ga
AppFolio Property Manager for Residential: $1.40 per unit/month.
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Platforms Web, iOS, Android verified 2026-07-13
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Online rent collection Yes verified 2026-07-13
Online Payments Provide real value by helping residents manage their biggest expense of the month: rent. With secure online payment options ranging from eCheck (ACH) to Flexible Rent, you can satisfy
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Tenant screening Yes verified 2026-07-13
FolioScreen™ Trusted Renter Robust tenant screening solutions that combine advanced fraud detection tools with seamless Fair Housing compliance allow you to confidently approve qualified applicants wh
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Listing syndication Yes verified 2026-07-13
Premium Listing Syndicate your listings with dozens of the top pay-to-list websites, including featured placement on most sites, and only pay for verified leads.
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Maintenance requests Yes verified 2026-07-13
In one powerful platform, residents can submit work orders and expect immediate attention from your team, with the ability to track and communicate progress. Includes: Online Maintenance Requests Work
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Lease e-signing Yes verified 2026-07-13
Leases Create customized, branded lease or renewal offers and have an applicant quickly and easily e-sign it on the spot on any mobile device.
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Accounting / bookkeeping Yes verified 2026-07-13
More intuitively designed than traditional property management accounting software, AppFolio's unified platform allows you to have a holistic view of your financials. Simply Better Data Capture every
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Tenant & owner portals Yes verified 2026-07-13
Online Owner Portal Keep owners happy with timely insights into performance and finances and quick access to important documents, work orders, and reports.
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Online applications Yes verified 2026-07-13
Online Applications Gain clarity, speed, and peace of mind with every applicant so you can focus on finding great residents — not chasing missing information.
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Late-fee automation Yes verified 2026-07-13
Automated Late Fees Ensure that fees are assessed accurately and on time according to your lease agreements.
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Document storage Yes verified 2026-07-13
Shared Documents & Folders Quickly share important documents with residents directly through their AppFolio Online Portal. Documents can be easily organized and unshared as needed.
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Mobile app Yes verified 2026-07-13
As an existing AppFolio customer, you can work from anywhere with the AppFolio Property Manager mobile app. This fully-featured version of our intuitive, award-winning property management software is
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Portfolio scale (units) Yes verified 2026-07-13
Plus/Max tiers explicitly target 1,000+ unit portfolios; Core (entry) tier requires a 50-unit minimum per the same page.
AppFolio Property Manager Plus is for larger, growing organizations typically managing 1,000+ units across regions
https://www.appfolio.com/pricing
FAQ
Yes. Rentec Direct, TurboTenant and Hemlane have a free tier or are fully free. Free-tier limits in the comparison table are verified and dated.