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
RentRedi Rank
#9 of 26
Rank
#12 of 26
Features
10/17
Features
13/17
Starting at
$0/mo
Starting at
$12/mo
User reviews
4.8/5 (350)
User reviews
4.4/5 (145)
What they cost
| Avail | RentRedi | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting at | Free /mo | $12 /mo |
| Free trial | Free tier available | No |
| Number of plans | 2 | 3 |
What the pricing really means
At first glance, Avail looks cheaper at $0/month vs $12/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 RentRedi wins
- Unlimited properties on all plans with no per-unit fees
- Extremely affordable at $12/month annually for full features
- Strong mobile-first design purpose-built as mobile app
- Tenant-paid screening means no out-of-pocket for landlords
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 RentRedi falls short
- Start plan too stripped down with no applications or screening
- ACH $1/transaction and card 2.9% + $0.30 fees add up
- Slow payment deposits reported by users
- Setup takes more time than expected
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.
RentRedi
Target: 1-200 units
RentRedi is one of the best value picks for small landlords. Unlimited properties with no per-unit fees means it gets cheaper the more you manage. Mobile-first approach is a genuine differentiator. Transaction fees and slow deposits are drawbacks. Best for self-managing landlords with 5-100 units.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Avail | RentRedi |
|---|---|---|
| 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. RentRedi targets 1-200 units.
Avail starts at $0/month. RentRedi starts at $12/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 RentRedi if...
Small landlords who want an affordable mobile-first platform with unlimited properties and no per-unit fees