Top 9 of 53 alternatives
9 Tellus alternatives, 6 with a free plan (2026)
The closest alternatives to Tellus in October 2026 are TurboTenant, Rentec Direct and TenantCloud.
9 tools compared · entry plans $9 to $25 a month · 6 with a free plan · prices checked 27–28 October 2026
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Tellus and its alternatives at a glance
| Tool | Best for | Starts at | Better than Tellus at | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tellus | Small landlords who want free rent collection and expense tracking from a phone | Free source | 28 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 | What your tenants can be charged, 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 | What your tenants can be charged, Minimum units or minimum fee | 26 October 2026 |
| TenantCloud | DIY landlords and small managers who want rent, screening and books in one place | From $25 a month source | Unit caps, Online applications | 26 October 2026 |
| Stessa | US landlords who self-manage a few rentals and want the books and rent in one place | Free, then $15 a month source | What your tenants can be charged, Promotion and regular price | 27 October 2026 |
| Innago | Independent landlords with a few units who want full software with no monthly bill | Free source | What your tenants can be charged, Online applications | 27 October 2026 |
| Baselane | US landlords who want rent, banking and property books in one account | Free, then $20 a month billed annually source | What your tenants can be charged, Promotion and regular price | 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 | Minimum units or minimum fee, Promotion and regular price | 27 October 2026 |
| Avail | Do-it-yourself landlords with a handful of units who want one free place to run them | From $9 a seat a month source | Online applications, Tenant screening | 27 October 2026 |
| Landlord Studio | Self-managing landlords who want rent, books and tax reports in one app | Free, then $15 a month source | What your tenants can be charged, Unit caps | 27 October 2026 |
Closest alternatives to Tellus
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 listWhat your tenants can be charged: YesThe pricing page publishes every renter charge: a $55 screening fee on the Free plan ($45 where the landlord pays for Pro), $2 per bank transfer, 3.49% by card, and optional rent reporting at $4.99 a month.
- 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 listWhat your tenants can be charged: YesOn the larger editions a tenant can be charged the eighteen dollar screening report if you pass it on; twelve rent payments by bank transfer and the credit reporting are free to them.
- From $25 a month
All-in-one rental management: listings, screening, leases, rent collection, maintenance and accounting.
Why it's on this listUnit caps: PartlyUnits are uncapped but leases are: 10 on Starter, 30 on Growth, 60 on Pro and custom on Business, so the eleventh lease forces an upgrade.
The rest of the shortlist
- From Free
Stessa
Free rental bookkeeping, banking, leasing and rent collection for US residential landlords.
- From Free
Innago
Free rental management software for small landlords, paid for by tenant payment and screening fees.
- From Free
Baselane
Landlord banking, rent collection and bookkeeping for rental property owners in one account.
- From Free
Hemlane
Rental management software with optional 24/7 repair coordination and leasing help, priced per unit.
- From $9 a seat a month
Avail
Free all-in-one software for do-it-yourself landlords: listings, screening, leases, rent and repairs.
- From Free
Landlord Studio
Rental listings, screening, rent collection and landlord bookkeeping in one app, free for up to three units.
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What are the best alternatives to Tellus?
TurboTenant, Rentec Direct and TenantCloud are the closest. They share the most of Tellus's features.
What is the cheapest alternative to Tellus?
6 of the 9 have a free plan: TurboTenant, Stessa, Innago, Baselane and Hemlane and 1 more. The lowest paid plan is Avail, from $9 a seat a month. Price checked on 27 October 2026.
How much do Tellus alternatives cost?
Entry plans run from $9 to $25 a month, and half cost $25 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 Tellus's features, then the fewest gaps. How we rank
Every price here is read from the vendor's own pricing page.
- Tellus: tellusapp.com/help/Payments/ll-what-is-the-cost-of-processing-payments, checked 28 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
- Stessa: stessa.com/pricing, checked 27 October 2026
- Innago: innago.com/pricing, checked 27 October 2026
- Baselane: baselane.com/pricing, checked 28 October 2026
- Hemlane: hemlane.com/pricing, checked 27 October 2026
- Avail: avail.com/pricing, checked 27 October 2026
- Landlord Studio: landlordstudio.com/pricing, checked 28 October 2026
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