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AppFolio Property Manager alternatives like TurboTenant
The closest alternatives to AppFolio Property Manager in October 2026 are TurboTenant, Rentec Direct and TenantCloud.
9 tools compared · entry plans $25 to $250 a month · 2 with a free plan · prices checked 27–28 October 2026
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AppFolio Property Manager and its alternatives at a glance
| Tool | Best for | Starts at | Better than AppFolio Property Manager at | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AppFolio Property Manager | Management companies running 50 or more residential units across mixed portfolios | On quote source | 27 October 2026 | |
| TurboTenant | Self-managing landlords with 1-50 units who screen tenants and collect rent themselves | Free, then $12.42 a month billed annually source | Rent payment fees, Unit caps | 26 October 2026 |
| Rentec Direct | Landlords and small managers wanting per-unit pricing and fee-free rent by bank transfer | From $25 a month source | Cost for 25 units a month, Cost for 5 units a month | 26 October 2026 |
| TenantCloud | DIY landlords and small managers who want rent, screening and books in one place | From $25 a month source | Cost for 25 units a month, Cost for 5 units a month | 26 October 2026 |
| DoorLoop | Property managers and owners running residential, commercial or affordable portfolios | From $239 a month source | Cost for 25 units a month, Cost for 5 units a month | 27 October 2026 |
| Yardi Breeze | Small to mid-sized property managers who need built-in real-estate accounting | From $100 a month source | Cost for 25 units a month, Cost for 5 units a month | 27 October 2026 |
| ManageCasa | Managers running HOA communities and rental units side by side on one system | From $51.14 a month source | Cost for 50 units a month, Rent payment fees | 27 October 2026 |
| Rentvine | Residential management companies of 30-plus units running other owners' rentals | On quote source | Online applications, Income verification | 27 October 2026 |
| Hemlane | Landlords and small managers who want staffed repair and leasing help behind the software | Free, then $36.50 a month source | Cost for 25 units a month, Cost for 5 units a month | 27 October 2026 |
| Propertyware | Single-family rental managers wanting custom workflows and portfolio-level accounting | From $250 a month source | Online applications, Rent collected online | 27 October 2026 |
Closest alternatives to AppFolio Property Manager
The ones people open most here come first, then the closest matches. How we rank
- From Free
US landlord software for posting rentals, screening, leases and online rent, free with renter-paid fees.
Why it's on this listRent payment fees: YesRenters pay the payment fees: on the Free plan a bank transfer costs the renter $2 and a card 3.49%, while the renter pricing tab for Pro landlords shows bank transfers free and cards still 3.49%.
- From $25 a month
Property management software for landlords and small managers, priced per unit with free rent payments by bank transfer.
Why it's on this listCost for 25 units a month: Yes$50 a month on Rentec Pro for 25 units. Every unit counts, vacant or let, unless the vendor bills only occupied units.
Better than AppFolio Property Manager at - From $25 a month
All-in-one rental management: listings, screening, leases, rent collection, maintenance and accounting.
Why it's on this listCost for 25 units a month: Yes$73.75 a month on Starter for 25 units. Charged per unit: 25 × $1.95 (rent payment by bank transfer).
Better than AppFolio Property Manager at
The rest of the shortlist
- From $239 a month
DoorLoop
AI agents answer tenants, run repairs and renewals inside the same system holding your leases and books.
- From $100 a month
Yardi Breeze
Cloud property management software from Yardi for small and mid-sized residential and commercial portfolios.
- From $51.14 a month
ManageCasa
All-in-one platform for HOAs, rental portfolios and marinas, priced in unit tiers.
- On quote
Rentvine
Property management software with trust accounting, portals and AI, priced per active rental unit.
- From Free
Hemlane
Rental management software with optional 24/7 repair coordination and leasing help, priced per unit.
- From $250 a month
Propertyware
Customisable single-family property management platform from RealPage, sold per unit through sales.
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What are the best alternatives to AppFolio Property Manager?
TurboTenant, Rentec Direct and TenantCloud are the closest. They share the most of AppFolio Property Manager's features.
What is the cheapest alternative to AppFolio Property Manager?
2 of the 9 have a free plan: TurboTenant and Hemlane. The lowest paid plan is Rentec Direct, from $25 a month. Price checked on 28 October 2026.
How much do AppFolio Property Manager alternatives cost?
Entry plans run from $25 to $250 a month, and half cost $51.14 or less.
When were these prices checked?
Between 27 October 2026 and 28 October 2026, each on the vendor's own pricing page.
Sources and method
Closest first: most of AppFolio Property Manager's features, then the fewest gaps. How we rank
Every price here is read from the vendor's own pricing page.
- AppFolio Property Manager: appfolio.com/pricing, checked 27 October 2026
- TurboTenant: turbotenant.com/pricing, checked 28 October 2026
- Rentec Direct: rentecdirect.com/pricing, checked 28 October 2026
- TenantCloud: tenantcloud.com/pricing, checked 28 October 2026
- DoorLoop: doorloop.com/pricing, checked 27 October 2026
- Yardi Breeze: yardibreeze.com/residential-features, checked 27 October 2026
- ManageCasa: managecasa.com/pricing, checked 27 October 2026
- Rentvine: rentvine.com/pricing, checked 27 October 2026
- Hemlane: hemlane.com/pricing, checked 27 October 2026
- Propertyware: propertyware.com/pricing, checked 27 October 2026
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