Comparison

Knock CRM vs Rentec Direct

On the evidence we track, Rentec Direct leads this comparison with a composite score of 64/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.

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Knock CRM26
Rentec Direct64
Score
Vioscale score
Knock CRM26 / 100low · 43%
Rentec Direct64 / 100medium · 58%
Pricing
Free tier
Knock CRM
Rentec Direct
Model
Knock CRMquote
Rentec Directcommercial
Price level
Knock CRMunknown
Rentec Directmid
Starting price
Knock CRM
Rentec Direct$25
Transparent
Knock CRM
Rentec Direct
Integrations
Count
Knock CRM9
Rentec Direct20
Reliability
Status page
Knock CRM
Rentec Direct
Market
Availability

Capabilities

Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for real estate software. “-” means undocumented, not absent.

Core
Property type focus
Knock CRMMultifamily
Rentec DirectResidential
Financial
Online rent payments (ACH / card)
Knock CRM
Rentec Direct
Built-in accounting / general ledger
Knock CRM-
Rentec Direct
Capabilities
Listing syndication (Zillow, Apartments.com)
Knock CRM-
Rentec Direct
Tenant / owner portal
Knock CRM
Rentec Direct
Maintenance / work-order management
Knock CRM-
Rentec Direct
Lease management / e-signing
Knock CRM-
Rentec Direct
Native mobile app
Knock CRM
Rentec Direct
Compliance
PCI DSS compliant (online payments)
Knock CRM
Rentec Direct
SOC 2 (Type II)
Knock CRM-
Rentec Direct
Deployment
Deployment
Knock CRMCloud / SaaS
Rentec DirectCloud / SaaS
Pricing
Pricing model
Knock CRM-
Rentec DirectPer unit / per door
Market
Target segment
Knock CRM-
Rentec DirectSMB landlord / small portfolio

What each one is

The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.

Knock CRM

An integrated suite of front office technology for multifamily owners and operators that helps improve operational efficiency and resident retention through leasing, marketing attribution, messaging, and performance management tools.

Independently observed

Rentec Direct

Leader

Rentec Direct is a property management platform that enables landlords and property managers to automate rent collection, conduct tenant screening, manage maintenance requests, and maintain comprehensive financial records. It offers subscription plans starting with a low-cost option for new landlords and scalable pricing for professional property managers.

Independently observed

Pricing

List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.

Knock CRM

Quote-based
as of verify ↗

Rentec Direct

Leader
from $25/moSubscription14-day trial

From $25/month (Starter for up to 10 properties) to $50/month (Pro for unlimited). 14-day free trial. No setup fees or term commitments. Per-transaction payment processing fees apply.

  • Starter$25/month flat-rate for up to 10 properties
    • Full general ledger accounting
    • Trust account certified
    • Tenant screening
    • Online rent collection (ACH & credit/debit card)
    • Tenant portal mobile app
    • +10 more
  • ProStarts at $50/month and grows with you as you add more properties
    • All Starter features
    • Unlimited properties, tenants, and user accounts
    • Unlimited ACH deposit accounts
    • Open API and software integrations
    • Zapier and Tasklet integrations
    • +11 more
as of verify ↗

Platform & deployment

Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.

Platforms
Web
Knock CRM
Rentec Direct
iOS
Knock CRM
Rentec Direct
Android
Knock CRM
Rentec Direct
Deployment
Cloud / SaaS
Knock CRM
Rentec Direct

Integrations

What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.

Knock CRM

5 total
  • Appfolio
  • Buildium
  • Entrata
  • RealPage
  • Yardi
Independently observed

Rentec Direct

Leader
22 total
  • Dropbox Sign
  • PostGrid
  • QuickBooks
  • Zapier
  • Tasklet
  • Zillow
  • Trulia
  • Apartments.com
  • Plaid
  • Forte
  • PayNearMe
  • RentReporters
  • Cevado
  • National Apartment Association
  • VantageScore
  • SMS messaging
  • Electronic signatures
  • Renters insurance
  • Landlord insurance
  • Tenant screening services
  • Income verification
  • Pet screening
Independently observed

Comparison generated from independently-sourced facts. Every value links to its source and retrieval date. See the method.

Knock CRM vs Rentec Direct: an evidence-based comparison · Vioscale