Software comparison

LeaseRooster vs TurboTenant

TurboTenant's free plan works because the $2 bank fee lands on your tenant instead. LeaseRooster charges one flat monthly price and keeps that fee off your renter's bill.

Pricing and fees

  • Landlord subscription cost: LeaseRooster Flat monthly plan, TurboTenant Free tier + paid plans ($149 to $199/yr)
  • Tenant screening cost: LeaseRooster Through your own provider, TurboTenant Applicant pays $45 to $55
  • ACH payment fee to tenant: LeaseRooster no, TurboTenant $2 on the free plan
  • Card payment fee to tenant: LeaseRooster no, TurboTenant yes
  • No fees passed to renters: LeaseRooster yes, TurboTenant no

Listings and leasing

  • Listing syndication: LeaseRooster Feed-ready; you enroll with each site, TurboTenant yes
  • Online applications: LeaseRooster yes, TurboTenant yes
  • Tenant screening (credit, background, eviction): LeaseRooster Through your own provider, TurboTenant yes
  • State-specific lease generation: LeaseRooster California today, TurboTenant yes
  • E-signature: LeaseRooster yes, TurboTenant yes
  • Clause library and custom lease terms: LeaseRooster yes, TurboTenant partial

Ongoing management

  • Online rent collection with autopay: LeaseRooster yes, TurboTenant yes
  • Late fee automation: LeaseRooster yes, TurboTenant yes
  • Maintenance and work orders: LeaseRooster yes, TurboTenant yes
  • Vendor management: LeaseRooster yes, TurboTenant yes
  • Tenant messaging: LeaseRooster yes, TurboTenant yes
  • Document vault: LeaseRooster yes, TurboTenant yes
  • Condition reports (move-in/move-out): LeaseRooster yes, TurboTenant yes
  • Move-in to move-out comparison with deposit deduction suggestions: LeaseRooster yes, TurboTenant partial
  • Scheduling for showings and inspections: LeaseRooster yes, TurboTenant yes

Accounting and reporting

  • Per-property income and expense tracking: LeaseRooster yes, TurboTenant Via paid REI Hub add-on
  • Schedule E export: LeaseRooster yes, TurboTenant Via paid REI Hub add-on
  • Security deposit accounting with move-out math: LeaseRooster yes, TurboTenant partial
  • Portfolio-level reporting: LeaseRooster yes, TurboTenant Via paid REI Hub add-on

Platform and team

  • AI assistant (Alfredo): LeaseRooster yes, TurboTenant partial
  • Custom roles and permissions: LeaseRooster yes, TurboTenant partial
  • White-label branding: LeaseRooster yes, TurboTenant no
  • Tenant portal: LeaseRooster yes, TurboTenant yes
  • Renters insurance tracking: LeaseRooster yes, TurboTenant yes

Getting your data in and out

  • CSV or Excel import with a preview and undo: LeaseRooster yes, TurboTenant Not documented
  • Full export of every record: LeaseRooster Growth plan and up, TurboTenant Payment reports (CSV)
  • 24-hour undo on imports: LeaseRooster yes, TurboTenant Not documented

Who is each tool best for?

  • LeaseRooster: Want accounting and the assistant inside your plan instead of a separately paid add-on
  • LeaseRooster: Manage multiple units and need portfolio-level reporting and fine-grained team roles
  • LeaseRooster: Prefer a transparent subscription with no fees passed to tenants
  • LeaseRooster: Want deposit deductions backed by a move-in to move-out comparison, not just photos
  • TurboTenant: Want free software and are comfortable with tenant-side payment fees
  • TurboTenant: Want strong free marketing: syndication to 25+ sites with showing scheduling built in
  • TurboTenant: Are just starting out and want to avoid any upfront cost

Pricing and fit

TurboTenant has a free tier plus paid plans at $149 and $199 a year, and monetizes through tenant-paid fees: applicant-paid screening, a $2 ACH fee, and a 3.49% card fee. LeaseRooster charges a flat monthly plan with no surcharges passed to tenants.

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