Avail vs Innago
Innago scores 7.8/10 vs 7.5/10. Best for: Budget-conscious landlords and small property managers who want full-featured software at no cost.
Innago scores higher overall at 7.8/10 vs 7.5/10. Innago is a rare genuinely free property management platform that delivers solid core features without charging landlords a dime. Its revenue comes from tenant-paid transaction fees and optional screening reports, which keeps it free but means tenants bear some cost. For landlords who want capable software without a monthly bill, Innago is hard to beat — though larger operations may outgrow its feature set.
Avail
Innago Rank
#9 of 26
Rank
#6 of 26
Features
10/17
Features
12/17
Starting at
$0/mo
Starting at
$0/mo
User reviews
4.8/5 (350)
User reviews
4.9/5 (1000)
What they cost
| Avail | Innago | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting at | Free /mo | Free /mo |
| Free trial | Free tier available | Free tier available |
| Number of plans | 2 | 1 |
What the pricing really means
At first glance, Innago looks cheaper at $0/month vs $0/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 Innago wins
- Completely free for landlords with no hidden subscription fees or unit limits
- Exceptionally high user satisfaction with 4.9 stars across G2 and Capterra
- Built-in e-signing eliminates need for DocuSign or similar tools
- Covers the full rental lifecycle from listing to lease to rent collection
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 Innago falls short
- Transaction fees for ACH and card payments are passed to tenants, which some tenants dislike
- Payment processing can be slow with occasional delays in fund transfers
- Mobile app functionality lags behind the web version
- No owner portal for investors who use third-party property managers
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.
Innago
Target: 1-500 units
Innago is a rare genuinely free property management platform that delivers solid core features without charging landlords a dime. Its revenue comes from tenant-paid transaction fees and optional screening reports, which keeps it free but means tenants bear some cost. For landlords who want capable software without a monthly bill, Innago is hard to beat — though larger operations may outgrow its feature set.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Avail | Innago |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Innago targets 1-500 units.
Avail starts at $0/month. Innago starts at $0/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 Innago if...
Budget-conscious landlords and small property managers who want full-featured software at no cost