TurboTenant

turbotenant.com
Property Management
Few Days

Simplify how you manage your rentals. For free.

How to Replace TurboTenant

Overview

TurboTenant is a free property management software platform for landlords to market rental properties, screen tenants, collect rent, and manage their entire rental business from one place. It streamlines the rental process without hidden fees or contracts, serving over half a million landlords from single properties to large portfolios.

Features

61 features across 12 categories

Accounting(8)

Accounting

Integrated accounting system that automatically tracks rent payments, expenses, and generates tax reports

Accounting Insights DashboardPremium

Dashboard with financial analytics and insights

Automatic Revenue & Expense CategorizationAIPremium

Automatically categorize transactions by revenue and expense types

Connected Bank Accounts

Link bank accounts for automatic payment sync and tracking

Expense Tracking

Track and store rental expenses with receipt attachments, filtering by unit/category/time, and CSV export

Fixed Asset & Depreciation TrackingPremium

Track property assets and calculate depreciation for tax purposes

Loan TrackingPremium

Track and manage property loans and mortgages

Schedule E & Form 8825 ImportPremium

Automatic import functionality for IRS tax forms

Also in: Jobber, Melio, Lemonway

Applications & Screening(6)

Custom Screening Questions

Add custom questions to rental applications and screening

ESA Detection

Detect emotional support animal claims in applications

Income VerificationPremium

Verify applicant income with income analysis tools

Lower Screening FeesPremium

Reduced tenant screening fees on Premium plans

Rental Applications

Online rental applications with industry-standard questions and up to 5 custom questions, with screening report paid by tenant

Tenant Screening

Screen tenants with credit, criminal background, and eviction history checks

Education(4)

Education Courses

Comprehensive courses on real estate topics and landlord education

Landlord-Tenant Laws Resources

Guide to state-specific landlord-tenant laws and regulations

Tools and Calculators

Rental calculators and tools for financial planning

Videos & Podcasts

Educational video content and podcast resources

Also in: Ironclad, Moz, Wagmo

Lead Management(1)

Lead Management

Track and manage leads in one place including contact info, source, and contact history

Leases(8)

AI Lease AuditAI

Automated lease agreement audit functionality

Document Management

Centralized storage and organization of all rental documents

E-sign

Collect e-signatures online with automatic reminders and signing alerts

Forms Pack

Access to 32 essential rental forms including welcome letters and rent increase notices

Landlord Insurance

Option to require and manage renters insurance with partner provider

Lease Addendums

Create and manage lease addendums and amendments

Lease Agreements

State-specific, lawyer-approved lease agreement templates that ensure legal compliance

Online Condition Reports

Create, customize, and send digital move-in and move-out condition reports for signature storage

Managed Services(2)

AutopilotPremium

Done-for-you managed services that handle tenant placement and day-to-day management with flat-fee pricing

Tenant PlacementAIPremium

Full-service tenant placement using smart technology and specialist team

Marketing(5)

AI Description GeneratorAI

Automatically generate professional property descriptions

Listing Pages

Create professional listing pages with photos, descriptions, and amenities

Listing Syndication

Automatically distribute single listing to multiple rental sites simultaneously

Marketing Call Forwarding

Call forwarding for rental marketing inquiries

Rental Advertising

Post listings to dozens of popular renter sites with one click, including Redfin, Rent.com, and Apartments.com

Also in: Squarespace, monday.com, WordPress.com

Payments(8)

Automatic Late Fees, Receipts, & Reminders

Automated system for applying late fees, generating receipts, and sending payment reminders

AutoPay

Allow tenants to set up automatic recurring rent payments

Collect Rent

Accept online rent payments via bank transfer, debit, or credit card

Custom Late Fees

Implement customizable late fees with one-time or daily rules and automatic notifications

Expedited Rent PayoutsPremium

Get faster access to collected rent payments

Rent Reporting

Allow renters to opt-in to build credit score when paying rent on time

Rent Tracking

Track all rent payments and payment history

Waived ACH FeesPremium

Free ACH bank transfer payments for tenants

Also in: Lightspeed POS, Acuity Scheduling, Setmore

Scheduling(1)

Showing Scheduling

Set availability and send unique link to renters for scheduling property showings with automated reminders

Screening(1)

Pre-Screeners

Free pre-screener to quickly determine if prospective tenants match rental criteria

Support(10)

Chat & Email Support

24/7 email and chat support from customer service team

Direct, Personal SupportPremium

Direct support from dedicated team members

Faster Response TimesPremium

Priority response times for Premium support users

In-App Help Center

Integrated help center with resources and guides

LLC Formation

Assistance with LLC formation for property management

Mobile App

Landlord and renter mobile apps for iOS and Android to manage rentals from anywhere

Phone SupportPremium

Phone support for urgent issues and questions

Renter Resources

Resources and tools available for renters using the platform

Renter Toolbox

Collection of tools and resources for renters

Renters Insurance

Option for renters to purchase affordable insurance through trusted partner

Tenant Management(7)

Coordinated Maintenance

Coordinate maintenance requests and track service work

Eviction Assistance

Support and resources for eviction processes

Home Guide

Resource guide for renters with maintenance tips and local recommendations

In-App Messaging

Secure landlord messaging app that keeps communication in one place and protects phone numbers

Maintenance Requests

Allow tenants to submit maintenance issues from their portal with paper trail tracking

Team Roles

Assign different roles and permissions to team members for scaled management

Tenant Portals

Dedicated portal for tenants to pay rent, submit maintenance requests, access lease details, and view property information

Pricing

Free

Popular
$0/mo
  • Unlimited property listings
  • Applications and screening
  • Online rent collection
  • Maintenance requests
  • E-signatures
  • Lease agreements
  • Online condition reports
  • Landlord forms pack
  • Messaging
  • Showings
  • Document management
  • Chat & email support
  • In-app help center

Essentials

$12.42/mo (billed annually at $149)
  • All Free features
  • Unlimited lease agreements
  • Unlimited e-signatures
  • Lower screening fees
  • Expedited rent payouts

Pro

$16.58/mo (billed annually at $199)
  • All Essentials features
  • Income verification
  • Free ACH payments
  • Accounting insights
  • Automated transaction tracking
  • Fixed asset & depreciation tracking
  • Schedule E & Form 8825 import
  • Automatic revenue & expense categorization
  • Loan tracking
  • Faster response times
  • Phone support

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying TurboTenant

Monthly$12.42/mo
Yearly$149/yr
5-Year Total$745

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~7 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyEasy

Total Cost Comparison

1 Year
SaaS
$149
DIY
$240
3 Years
SaaS
$447
DIY
$720
5 Years
SaaS
$745
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 61 features at easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a TurboTenant alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 61 features.

Buy TurboTenant

Better Value
Monthly cost$124.2/mo
3-year total$4,471.2
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$48,000
Maintenance$720/mo
3-year total$73,920
Dev time~4 months

Buying TurboTenant saves ~$69,448.8 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 61 features and a BuildScore of 4/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

6 known integrations

Apartments.comCraigslistRedfinRent ButterRent.comSURE