Prices checked on October 15, 2026 Prices change. Confirm on the vendor's site before you buy.
Most landlords with 1–10 units can start free: TurboTenant for listings, screening and online rent, Baselane for banking, bookkeeping and rent, or Stessa for free accounting with unlimited properties. If you want every feature at one flat price, RentRedi is $12/month on its annual plan with unlimited units. For bookkeeping only, REI Hub costs $15/month (billed annually) for up to 10 units.
Comparison table
| Tool | Best for | Free plan? | Paid price | Tenant screening fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TurboTenant | Listings, screening, online rent | Yes ($0) | Paid tiers listed at $12.42/mo and $16.48/mo | $45, renter-paid |
| RentRedi | All-in-one at a flat price | No (30-day money-back guarantee) | $29.95/mo monthly · $20/mo 6-month · $12/mo annual; unlimited units | $39.99 or $49.99 with income verification, tenant-paid |
| Baselane | Banking + bookkeeping + rent | Yes (Core $0) | Smart $20/mo on an annual plan | From $24.99 |
| Stessa | Free accounting, unlimited properties | Yes (Essentials) | Manage $12/mo annual ($15 monthly) · Pro $28/mo annual ($35 monthly) | Included in all plans |
| REI Hub | Real-estate bookkeeping & Schedule E | Yes (no automatic bank import) | Up to 10 units: $15/mo annual or $25/mo monthly | Not offered (bookkeeping only) |
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- TurboTenant: the free plan covers listing, applicant screening and online rent collection, with no contracts. Paid tiers add online leases with e-signatures, income verification, free ACH payments and accounting tools.
- RentRedi: one feature set (rent collection, accounting, screening, listings, messaging, maintenance) for unlimited properties, tenants and teammates. Only the billing term changes the price. It is not a free trial: you are charged at signup and covered by a 30-day money-back guarantee.
- Baselane: free banking with property-specific accounts, Schedule E reports, and automated rent, reminders and late fees. Banking is provided by Thread Bank, Member FDIC.
- Stessa: the free plan includes unlimited properties, bank feeds, online rent collection and tenant screening. The Schedule E report starts on Manage.
- REI Hub: real-estate-specific bookkeeping priced by unit count. Automatic bank import and booking rules require a paid plan, and there is a 14-day free trial with no credit card required.
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What is the best free landlord software?
TurboTenant, Baselane (Core) and Stessa (Essentials) all have $0 plans. TurboTenant is strongest for filling vacancies, Baselane for banking, and Stessa for accounting.
Who pays for tenant screening?
On TurboTenant and RentRedi the applicant normally pays: TurboTenant lists $45, and RentRedi lists $39.99, or $49.99 with income verification. TurboTenant says landlords can choose to pay it themselves. Baselane lists tenant screening from $24.99.
Is there landlord software with no per-unit fees?
Yes. RentRedi says it has unlimited properties and no per-unit fees, and Stessa includes unlimited properties on every plan.
What is the cheapest bookkeeping for up to 10 units?
Stessa Essentials and REI Hub's free plan are $0. REI Hub's automated 10-unit plan is $15/month billed annually.
General information, not tax advice. Ask a tax professional about your situation.
Sources
- TurboTenant pricing: https://www.turbotenant.com/pricing/
- RentRedi pricing: https://rentredi.com/pricing/
- Baselane pricing: https://www.baselane.com/pricing
- Stessa pricing: https://www.stessa.com/pricing/
- REI Hub pricing: https://www.reihub.net/pricing/
All prices and features above come from these vendor pages, checked on October 15, 2026. Details we couldn't confirm there are left out.