# Rentec Direct vs TenantCloud

**Leader by Vioscale score:** Rentec Direct

| Attribute | Rentec Direct | TenantCloud |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 63.5 (58% (medium)) | 53.8 (76% (high)) |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | 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. | A comprehensive system combining rent collection, tenant screening, lease management, maintenance coordination, and financial reporting in a single interface for residential property managers. |
| features.capabilities | `{"soc2":false,"pci_dss":false,"deployment":"cloud","lease_mgmt":true,"mobile_app":true,"owner_portal":true,"soc1_or_soc2":false,"accounting_gl":true,"pci_compliant":false,"pricing_model":"per_unit","property_type":"residential","tenant_portal":true,"online_leasing":true,"target_segment":"smb_landlord","online_payments":true,"tenant_screening":true,"listing_syndication":true,"tenant_owner_portal":true,"online_rent_payments":true,"maintenance_workorders":true,"maintenance_work_orders":true}` | `{"deployment":"cloud","lease_mgmt":true,"mobile_app":true,"owner_portal":true,"accounting_gl":true,"pricing_model":"per_unit","property_type":"residential","tenant_portal":true,"online_leasing":true,"target_segment":"smb_landlord","online_payments":true,"tenant_screening":true,"listing_syndication":true,"tenant_owner_portal":true,"online_rent_payments":true,"maintenance_workorders":true,"maintenance_work_orders":true}` |
| integrations.count | 20 | 3 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Dropbox Sign"},{"name":"PostGrid"},{"name":"QuickBooks"},{"name":"Zapier"},{"name":"Tasklet"},{"name":"Zillow"},{"name":"Trulia"},{"name":"Apartments.com"},{"name":"Plaid"},{"name":"Forte"},{"name":"PayNearMe"},{"name":"RentReporters"},{"name":"Cevado"},{"name":"National Apartment Association"},{"name":"VantageScore"},{"name":"SMS messaging"},{"name":"Electronic signatures"},{"name":"Renters insurance"},{"name":"Landlord insurance"},{"name":"Tenant screening services"},{"name":"Income verification"},{"name":"Pet screening"}]` | `[{"name":"Rentler"},{"name":"Apartments.com"},{"name":"Realtor.com"},{"name":"Google Calendar"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"hqCountry":"US","primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"regional","availableCountries":["US"],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"ios":true,"web":true,"android":true}` | `{"ios":true,"web":true,"android":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Starter","summary":"$25/month flat-rate for up to 10 properties","features":["Full general ledger accounting","Trust account certified","Tenant screening","Online rent collection (ACH & credit/debit card)","Tenant portal mobile app","Work order and maintenance tracking","Property listing syndication to Zillow, Trulia, Apartments.com","Electronic signatures (Dropbox Sign)","Renters insurance integration","Customizable income and expense reports","Schedule-E tax reports","Online rental applications","Tenant email and SMS notifications","Free personalized setup","Unlimited US-based customer support"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":25,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"For landlords just getting started or with 10 or fewer properties","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"tenants":"10","properties":"10","user_accounts":"3"}},{"free":false,"name":"Pro","summary":"Starts at $50/month and grows with you as you add more properties","features":["All Starter features","Unlimited properties, tenants, and user accounts","Unlimited ACH deposit accounts","Open API and software integrations","Zapier and Tasklet integrations","Bank transaction auto-sync","QuickBooks synchronization","Cash payment network","Custom fields","1099 e-file","AI tools and automations","Mobile property inspections","Automated rent increases","Automated late fees","PostGrid mailing automation","Property management website"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":50,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"For professional landlords and property managers with unlimited properties and advanced features","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"tenants":"Unlimited","properties":"Unlimited","user_accounts":"Unlimited"}}],"addOns":[{"name":"Tenant Screening - Basic","components":[{"kind":"one_time","amount":14.95,"currency":"USD"}]},{"name":"Tenant Screening - Enhanced","components":[{"kind":"one_time","amount":20.95,"currency":"USD"}]},{"name":"Tenant Screening - Premium","components":[{"kind":"one_time","amount":29.45,"currency":"USD"}]},{"name":"ACH Transfers (inbound rent & outbound payments)","components":[{"per":{"qty":1,"unit":"transaction"},"kind":"metered","amount":2,"currency":"USD"}]},{"name":"Credit/Debit Card Payments","components":[{"of":"transaction","kind":"percentage","rate":3.5}]}],"summary":"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.","currency":"USD","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://www.rentecdirect.com/pricing-starter","retrievedAt":"2026-08-13T16:54:10.134Z","freeTrialDays":14,"startingPrice":{"amount":25,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month"]}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Basic","summary":"Free tier","commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Pro","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Business","contactSales":false}],"summary":"Free tier available; typical pricing $60/month for smaller portfolios, $200+ for larger portfolios","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.tenantcloud.com/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-24T22:38:39.192Z","billingPeriods":["month"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | no | yes |
| pricing.model | commercial | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | mid | low |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":25,"currency":"USD"}` | - |
| pricing.transparent | yes | no |
| reliability.status_page | - | yes |

## Capabilities (Real Estate Software)

| Capability | Rentec Direct | TenantCloud |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Core** |  |  |
| Property type focus | Residential | Residential |
| **Financial** |  |  |
| Online rent payments (ACH / card) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Built-in accounting / general ledger | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Listing syndication (Zillow, Apartments.com) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tenant / owner portal | ✓ | ✓ |
| Maintenance / work-order management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Lease management / e-signing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Native mobile app | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Compliance** |  |  |
| PCI DSS compliant (online payments) | ✗ | - |
| SOC 2 (Type II) | ✗ | - |
| **Deployment** |  |  |
| Deployment | Cloud / SaaS | Cloud / SaaS |
| **Pricing** |  |  |
| Pricing model | Per unit / per door | Per unit / per door |
| **Market** |  |  |
| Target segment | SMB landlord / small portfolio | SMB landlord / small portfolio |

*Source: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T16:39:56.140Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*