Avail vs RentPost
Avail scores 7.5/10 vs 6.5/10. Best for: Independent DIY landlords who want free or low-cost basic rent collection and tenant screening.
Avail scores higher overall at 7.5/10 vs 6.5/10. 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 
RentPost Rank
#9 of 26
Rank
#24 of 26
Features
10/17
Features
12/17
Starting at
$0/mo
Starting at
$30/mo
User reviews
4.8/5 (350)
User reviews
— (17)
What they cost
| Avail | RentPost | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting at | Free /mo | $30 /mo |
| Free trial | Free tier available | 30 days |
| Number of plans | 2 | 1 |
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 RentPost wins
- Trust accounting built in — critical for property managers handling owner funds
- Generous 30-day free trial lets you fully evaluate before committing
- Simple $29 + $1/unit pricing makes costs predictable and transparent
- Responsive customer support via phone, email, and live chat
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 RentPost falls short
- No e-signing built in — lease execution requires external tools
- No native mobile app for on-the-go management
- Limited feature depth compared to larger platforms once you exceed 100 units
- Very small review count (17) makes it hard to assess long-term reliability
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.
RentPost
Target: 1-100 units
RentPost is a solid, no-frills property management tool for small landlords and managers who specifically need trust accounting capabilities. The transparent per-unit pricing and generous 30-day trial are positives. However, the lack of e-signing, no mobile app, and limited scale make it best for small portfolios under 100 units where trust accounting compliance is a priority.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Avail | RentPost |
|---|---|---|
| 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. RentPost targets 1-100 units.
Avail starts at $0/month. RentPost 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 RentPost if...
Small landlords and property managers who need trust accounting and straightforward property management