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Summary

SimplifyEm is property management software for landlords and property managers. Its web service and companion iPhone and iPad app organize rental finances, communications, owners, vendors, and tenant information.

From
$35 a monthbilled monthly
Open source
No
Category
Landlord software
Best for
Small and midsize residential landlords and property managers
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What we checked

Pages last read
Price on its site
From $35 a monthFrom its pricing page

How we checkEditorial policy

SimplifyEm price and terms

Terms

Free to start
PartlyPartlyThe vendor advertises a free trial
The terms in full

accessible sources do not state its duration or a standing free-plan allowance.

Sign up without sales
YesYes

What needs a higher plan

P50
Cost for 25 units a month, Cost for 5 units a month, Cost for 50 units a month

Where these prices come from

simplifyem.com/features-pricing, checked

What we checked on SimplifyEm

YesPartlyNo

What it costs for 25 unitsYes

Cost for 25 units a month

$90 a month on P50 for 25 units. Every unit counts, vacant or let, unless the vendor bills only occupied units. P5 (from $35), P10 (from $45), P20 (from $55), P30 (from $65) publish only a starting price, so they are not the figure while a definite price covers this many units.

On the page: Web search result excerpt, Monthly Pricing Plans table, P50 row

simplifyem.com/features-pricingChecked

What it costs for 25 unitsYes

Cost for 5 units a month

$90 a month on P50 for 5 units. Every unit counts, vacant or let, unless the vendor bills only occupied units. P5 (from $35), P10 (from $45), P20 (from $55), P30 (from $65) publish only a starting price, so they are not the figure while a definite price covers this many units.

On the page: Web search result excerpt, Monthly Pricing Plans table, P50 row

simplifyem.com/features-pricingChecked

What it costs for 25 unitsYes

Cost for 50 units a month

$90 a month on P50 for 50 units. Every unit counts, vacant or let, unless the vendor bills only occupied units. P5 (from $35), P10 (from $45), P20 (from $55), P30 (from $65) publish only a starting price, so they are not the figure while a definite price covers this many units.

On the page: Web search result excerpt, Monthly Pricing Plans table, P50 row

simplifyem.com/features-pricingChecked

What it costs for 25 unitsYes

What the price is based on

Published plans are capped by rental-unit count, with a separate price for each capacity band.

On the page: Web search result excerpt, Monthly Pricing Plans table

simplifyem.com/features-pricingChecked

What it costs for 25 unitsPartly

Rent payment fees

The vendor states tenants pay processing charges by default and advertises a bank transfer rate from one dollar.

ACH pricing “as low as $1 per transaction,” and the tenant pays the processing fee by default.

simplifyem.com/online-rent-paymentsChecked

What it costs for 25 unitsYes

Unit caps

The public plans have stated maximum rental-unit allowances, so crossing a cap changes plans.

On the page: Web search result excerpt, Monthly Pricing Plans table

simplifyem.com/features-pricingChecked

Finding a tenantYes

Online applications

The vendor’s search result says prospective applicants can submit rental applications electronically.

SimplifyEm provides online application and lease signing features. Prospective tenants can submit their applications electronically.

simplifyem.com/category/property-manage…Checked

Finding a tenantYes

Tenant screening

The vendor publishes a paid Basic screening report with credit and criminal-history records.

Basic Tenant Screening at $19.95, covering a credit check, criminal history, and sex-offender registry check.

simplifyem.com/tenant-screening-tenant-…Checked

Leases and rentYes

Leases signed online

The vendor says online applications and leases can be emailed and signed electronically.

Online Applications and Leases. Email and e-sign online forms.

simplifyem.com/freetrial-demoChecked

Leases and rentYes

State-specific leases

The vendor describes its lease as state-specific and attorney-approved, with online electronic signing.

SimplifyEm’s State-Specific Attorney-Approved Lease

simplifyem.com/tenant-screeningChecked

Leases and rentYes

Rent collected online

The vendor explicitly describes collecting rent online, but the accessible result does not give settlement timing.

Pay and collect rent online effortlessly with SimplifyEm.

simplifyem.com/online-rent-paymentsChecked

Leases and rentPartly

Autopay and reminders

The tenant-facing help result documents stopping automatic rent payments, but does not establish pre-due reminders.

Stop Auto Rent Payment

simplifyem.com/simplifyem-faqs/can-i-st…Checked

MaintenanceYes

Maintenance requests

A vendor FAQ says tenants can send maintenance requests from their portal into the management workflow.

Allow tenants to submit maintenance requests directly from their portal with SimplifyEm Property Management Software.

simplifyem.com/simplifyem-faqs/can-tena…Checked

The booksYes

Income and expenses by property

The product page describes accounting alongside rent collection and maintenance, while the iOS app records income and expenses.

Streamline rent collection, maintenance requests, accounting, and more.

simplifyem.com/property-managementChecked

The booksYes

1099s

The vendor says its tax feature prepares and electronically files both 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC forms.

SimplifyEm supports generating, reviewing, and e-filing both 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC forms.

simplifyem.com/1099-efilingChecked

Managing for other ownersYes

Owner portal and statements

The vendor describes an owner portal as part of the product’s three portal types.

SimplifyEm has portals for tenants, owners and vendors.

simplifyem.com/save-time-tracking-maint…Checked

Managing for other ownersYes

Trust accounting

Vendor documentation describes built-in trust-account support, tracking, reconciliation, and owner statements.

Built-in trust-accounting support, alongside general-ledger accounting, trust-fund tracking, bank reconciliation, and owner statements.

simplifyem.com/what-to-look-for-in-prop…Checked

Your tenantsYes

Tenant app

The vendor describes portals for tenants, owners, and vendors, and its portal help covers rent payment and requests.

On the page: Web search result snippet

simplifyem.com/save-time-tracking-maint…Checked

Trying it, starting and getting helpPartly

Free plan or trial

The vendor advertises a free trial, but the accessible sources do not establish a standing free plan.

Start a Free trial today.

simplifyem.comChecked

Trying it, starting and getting helpYes

Sign up without a sales call

The vendor’s free-trial search result directs prospects to create an account without a credit card.

Create a FREE Account! No Credit Card Needed.

simplifyem.com/dply-free-trialChecked

Trying it, starting and getting helpYes

Support

The vendor’s published support contacts include a telephone number and support email address.

support@simplifyem.com; +1 (510) 790-9066

apps.simplifyem.com/property-management…Checked

Trying it, starting and getting helpYes

United States

The iOS application is currently published in Apple’s United States storefront by SimplifyEm Inc.

Developer SimplifyEm Inc

apps.apple.com/us/app/simplifyem/id6456…Checked

Trying it, starting and getting helpYes

Still sold

The vendor is actively inviting prospective customers to start a free trial on its current website.

On the page: Web search result snippet

simplifyem.comChecked

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