Software comparison

LeaseRooster vs DoorLoop

DoorLoop sells its AI as a paid add-on on its upper tiers. LeaseRooster includes the assistant in every paid plan and spends the rest on California compliance, with AB 1482 rent caps and deposit rules built into the lease itself.

Pricing and fees

  • Per-unit subscription pricing: LeaseRooster no, DoorLoop yes
  • All features included in base plan: LeaseRooster tiered, DoorLoop tiered
  • California-specific features: LeaseRooster yes, DoorLoop partial
  • AI assistant included: LeaseRooster yes, DoorLoop Paid add-on, upper tiers

Listings and leasing

  • Customizable lease clauses: LeaseRooster yes, DoorLoop partial
  • CA rent control and AB 1482 support: LeaseRooster yes, DoorLoop no
  • E-signature: LeaseRooster yes, DoorLoop yes
  • Online applications: LeaseRooster yes, DoorLoop yes
  • Tenant screening: LeaseRooster Through your own provider, DoorLoop yes

Ongoing management

  • Rent collection with autopay: LeaseRooster yes, DoorLoop yes
  • Maintenance and work orders: LeaseRooster yes, DoorLoop yes
  • Vendor management: LeaseRooster yes, DoorLoop yes
  • Condition reports with photos: LeaseRooster yes, DoorLoop Via paid AI add-on
  • Document vault with search: LeaseRooster yes, DoorLoop yes

Accounting and compliance

  • Schedule E tax export: LeaseRooster yes, DoorLoop partial
  • Per-property income/expense ledger: LeaseRooster yes, DoorLoop yes
  • CA deposit return compliance: LeaseRooster yes, DoorLoop partial

Getting your data in and out

  • CSV or Excel import with a preview and undo: LeaseRooster yes, DoorLoop Done by their team
  • Full export of every record: LeaseRooster Growth plan and up, DoorLoop Reports one at a time
  • 24-hour undo on imports: LeaseRooster yes, DoorLoop Not documented

Who is each tool best for?

  • LeaseRooster: Manage California rentals and need AB 1482 rent caps and deposit rules handled in the lease itself
  • LeaseRooster: Want a clause library that carries the compliance work, not just editable text
  • LeaseRooster: Want a Schedule E export at tax time
  • LeaseRooster: Prefer every feature in the base plan instead of picking a tier and paying for add-ons
  • DoorLoop: Manage rentals outside California and mostly need rent collection, screening, and work orders, which DoorLoop covers
  • DoorLoop: Want AI-assisted features in your management software
  • DoorLoop: Are comfortable on a tiered plan and only paying up for the features you use

Pricing and fit

DoorLoop prices per unit, $2.50 to $5 a unit each month, with a monthly minimum of $199 to $399 depending on the plan, and its AI features are a paid add-on on the upper tiers. LeaseRooster charges a flat monthly plan with no per-unit charge on top, and the assistant comes with every paid plan.

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