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The 6 best property management software tools (2026): rent payment fees
The best property management software tools in October 2026 are Buildium, DoorLoop and ManageCasa. Buildium is the pick for A property manager, or a landlord with a growing portfolio, who wants owner statements. We read the price of all 6 on their own sites.
6 ranked · each checked against its own site 27–28 October 2026
- Under $2500 of 6
- $25 to $9944 of 6
- $100 to $29922 of 6
- $300 or more00 of 6
- 6
- ranked
- $58
- median first paid plan
- 0
- of the 6 have a free plan
landlordbench.com · First paid plan from each tool's own pricing page, read 27–28 October 2026.
The short answer
Buildium ranks first. It starts at $65 a month.
DoorLoop ranks second from $239 a month, and ManageCasa third from $51.14 a month.
Half of the 6 tools with a monthly paid plan charge $58 a month or less.
Pick by what you need
Ranked firstBuildiumFrom $65 a month
Property managers and owners running residentialDoorLoopFrom $239 a month
Managers running HOA communitiesManageCasaFrom $51.14 a month
Lowest monthly price in the top fiveRentPostFrom $30 a month
Small to mid-sized property managersYardi BreezeFrom $100 a month
The lowest monthly price we foundRentec DirectFrom $25 a month
All 6 picks at a glance
| # | Tool | Best for | Starts at |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buildium | A property manager, or a landlord with a growing portfolio, who wants owner statements | From $65 a monthits pricing page |
| 2 | DoorLoop | Property managers and owners running residential, commercial or affordable portfolios | From $239 a monthits pricing page |
| 3 | ManageCasa | Managers running HOA communities and rental units side by side on one system | From $51.14 a monthits pricing page |
| 4 | RentPost | Property managers keeping separate trust balances and statements for each owner | From $30 a monthits pricing page |
| 5 | Yardi Breeze | Small to mid-sized property managers who need built-in real-estate accounting | From $100 a monthits pricing page |
| 6 | Rentec Direct | Landlords and small managers wanting per-unit pricing and fee-free rent by bank transfer | From $25 a monthits pricing page |
Checked between 27 October 2026 and 28 October 2026.
6 tools, ranked. How we rank
About this list
6 of 20 property management software tools match “Rent payment fees”. Of the rest: 5 on some plans only, 0 no, 9 unknown.
How the property management software tools matching “Rent payment fees” differ: 6 of 6 also match “Cost for 50 units a month”, against 2 of 14 in the rest of the category.
The ranking
Best forA property manager, or a landlord with a growing portfolio, who wants owner statements
Rent payment fees: Yes — Each incoming bank transfer costs $2.35 on Essential, $1.35 on Growth and $0.60 on Premium after a free first year, and card payments cost 2.99%; these are billed as subscription fees, not charged to residents.“Essential Incoming EFT: $2.35 per transaction || Outgoing EFT: $0.99 per transaction || Credit Cards: 2.99% per transaction”Customize Your Subscription, ePay for Online Payments card · checked 2026-10-28
- Price
- From $65 a month · source
Property managers and owners running residential
Best forproperty managers and owners running residential, commercial or affordable portfolios
Rent payment fees: Yes — Each rent payment by bank transfer costs $1.50 on the entry plan and nothing on the two dearer plans; the vendor does not publish a card rate, and a convenience fee can be added for the tenant instead.“For rent payments, incoming ACH carries a $1.50 fee on DoorLoop One and is free on Connect and Multiply. Outgoing payments to vendors and owners are free on every plan.”Pricing tab, 'Who funds online rent, screening, eSign services?' · checked 2026-10-27
- Price
- From $239 a month · source
Managers running HOA communities
Best formanagers running HOA communities and rental units side by side on one system
Rent payment fees: Yes — The vendor charges your business $3 flat for each bank transfer rent payment and 2.9% per card transaction, and you choose whether to absorb it or pass it to the tenant.“ManageCasa charges your business for each ePayment: Payment cards - 2.9% per transaction ACH (bank transfer) - $3 flat fee”Help Center, Understanding ePayments Fees, "Understanding ePayment Fees" section · checked 2026-10-27
- Price
- From $51.14 a month · source
Lowest monthly price in the top five
Best forproperty managers keeping separate trust balances and statements for each owner
Rent payment fees: Yes — Each rent payment made from a bank account costs $1.50 and a card payment costs 2.99%, and the vendor says the tenant is charged that fee at the moment of payment, not the landlord.“There is a processing fee of $1.50 that is charged to the tenant when making an ACH (e-check) payment and 2.99% (3.59% for AMEX) for credit card payments.”Pricing FAQ, 'How much does RentPost's Payshift payment processing cost?' · checked 2026-10-27
- Price
- From $30 a month · source
Small to mid-sized property managers
Best forsmall to mid-sized property managers who need built-in real-estate accounting
Rent payment fees: Yes — Bank transfer rent payments are $0.00 when Yardi is the primary processor and cards are enabled, otherwise $0.95; credit cards cost 2.95% and card service fees default to the tenant.“ACH: $0.00 (subject to the qualifications below) ... Credit cards: Mastercard, Visa, Discover, AMEX: 2.95%”Terms of Use, Payment Processing Services fee list · checked 2026-10-27
- Price
- From $100 a month · source
Side by side
Every field, side by side
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| Feature | Buildium | DoorLoop | ManageCasa | RentPost | Yardi Breeze | Rentec Direct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Description | Runs rentals, community associations and commercial units on one subscription priced by the unit band you fall in. | AI agents answer tenants, run repairs and renewals inside the same system holding your leases and books. | All-in-one platform for HOAs, rental portfolios and marinas, priced in unit tiers. | Trust-accounting property management software for landlords and managers, priced per rental unit. | Cloud property management software from Yardi for small and mid-sized residential and commercial portfolios. | Property management software for landlords and small managers, priced per unit with free rent payments by bank transfer. |
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Questions buyers ask
How much do property management software tools cost?
The median first paid plan is $58 a month, across the 6 of the 6 that publish a monthly price. They run from $25 to $239.
Which property management software tools have a free plan?
None of the 6 has a free plan.
How current are these figures?
The prices were read 27–28 October 2026.
Sources and method
Every price here is read from the vendor's own pricing page.
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