Both score 7.5/10. Avail is the best free option for independent landlords needing basic rent collection, screening, and leases. The free tier is genuinely useful. Strictly for DIY landlords with no owner portal or real accounting. Recent price increases on Plus have frustrated users.
Avail 
Hemlane Rank
#9 of 26
Rank
#11 of 26
Features
10/17
Features
11/17
Starting at
$0/mo
Starting at
$30/mo
User reviews
4.8/5 (350)
User reviews
— (208)
What they cost
| Avail | Hemlane | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting at | Free /mo | $30 /mo |
| Free trial | Free tier available | Free tier available |
| Number of plans | 2 | 3 |
What the pricing really means
At first glance, Avail looks cheaper at $0/month vs $30/month. But sticker price is only part of the story. Look at what is included on the base plan, how many users you get, and whether you need add-ons to get the features you actually need. The $99/month plan that requires $200 in add-ons is actually more expensive than the $250/month plan that includes everything.
Where Avail wins
- Genuinely free tier with no unit limits covering core landlord needs
- State-specific lease templates and e-signatures included free
- Listings syndicate to Zillow, Realtor.com, and 20+ sites
- Simple clean interface for non-professional landlords
Where Hemlane wins
- Unique hybrid model pairs software with local leasing agents for hands-off management
- Strong tenant screening powered by TransUnion reports
- Free tier available for landlords who only need basic features
- Repair coordination service handles maintenance calls and vendor dispatch
Where Avail falls short
- Recent 300%+ price increase on Plus plan has upset users
- No real accounting depth, just basic expense tracking
- No API access or integrations
- No owner portal, not for third-party management
Where Hemlane falls short
- No native mobile app — only a mobile-optimized web interface
- Lease e-signing is not built in, requiring third-party tools
- Per-unit pricing adds up quickly for larger portfolios
- Limited financial reporting compared to full accounting platforms
Who is each product built for?
Avail
Target: 1-50 units
Avail is the best free option for independent landlords needing basic rent collection, screening, and leases. The free tier is genuinely useful. Strictly for DIY landlords with no owner portal or real accounting. Recent price increases on Plus have frustrated users.
Hemlane
Target: 1-100 units
Hemlane stands out with its hybrid model that pairs cloud software with a network of local agents, making it ideal for remote landlords who want someone on the ground coordinating repairs and showings. The software alone is capable but lacks e-signing and a native mobile app, so hands-on landlords with larger portfolios may prefer a more full-featured platform.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Avail | Hemlane |
|---|---|---|
| Tenant Management | ||
| Tenant screening | ||
| Online rent collection | ||
| Lease management | ||
| Tenant portal | ||
| E-signatures | ||
| Property Operations | ||
| Maintenance requests | ||
| Owner portal | ||
| Property inspections | ||
| Vendor management | ||
| Vacancy advertising | ||
| Finance & Reporting | ||
| Accounting/bookkeeping | ||
| Bank account management | ||
| Insurance tracking | ||
| Reporting/analytics | ||
| Platform | ||
| Document storage | ||
| Mobile app | ||
| API access | ||
Common questions
Avail is designed for 1-50 units, making it a strong pick for small shops. Hemlane targets 1-100 units.
Avail starts at $0/month. Hemlane starts at $30/month. Pricing was last verified in 2026-03-01.
Avail has a free tier you can use to get started.
Yes, you can switch between Property Management tools. The main effort is migrating your data and setting up new workflows. Plan for 1-2 weeks of overlap where you run both systems.
The bottom line
Pick Avail if...
Independent DIY landlords who want free or low-cost basic rent collection and tenant screening
Pick Hemlane if...
Remote or out-of-state landlords who want software plus local agent support for hands-off management