# Research & Analysis — Landlord Bench

> Source: https://landlordbench.com/blog/ (curated, sourced)

Data-driven research and analysis on the tools in this index, sourced reports built to be cited.

## Newest finding

30 October 2026

**$94** The median landlord tool cost $94 a month for 25 units in October 2026, and $38 for 5 and $111 for 50.

Median by category

- All 22 priced: $94
- Property management software 11 priced: $126
- Small property managers 16 priced: $98
- Cheapest for 25 units 22 priced: $94
- Multifamily 4 priced: $88

22 of 52 landlord software priced; counted on 31 October 2026

[Read the study](https://landlordbench.com/data/landlord-software-cost/) · [Download the CSV (CC BY 4.0)](https://landlordbench.com/data/landlord-software-cost/2026-10.csv) · [How we ran it](https://landlordbench.com/data/landlord-software-cost/#method)

3 reports. Each links to its answer-first markdown twin.

- [Cheap landlord software: minimums, fees and who pays](https://landlordbench.com/blog/cheap-landlord-software-minimums-fees-and-who-pays.md) (2026-10-31) — Check each tool's monthly floor before its headline price, then who pays rent payment fees and whether it works out management fees for owners.
- [Choosing cloud-based property management software](https://landlordbench.com/blog/choosing-cloud-based-property-management-software.md) (2026-10-29) — Start with what your unit count costs a month and any unit minimum, then check who pays rent payment fees, owner statements and how you sign up.
- [What 25 rental units cost a month in landlord software, tenant fees included](https://landlordbench.com/blog/what-25-rental-units-cost-a-month.md) (2026-10-26) — Eight landlord software products priced for the same 25 units on their own pricing pages, with the rent payment fees counted and named for who pays them.