# Rentec Direct vs TurboTenant

**Leader by Vioscale score:** TurboTenant

| Attribute | Rentec Direct | TurboTenant |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 63.5 (58% (medium)) | 77.3 (37% (low)) |
| 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. | TurboTenant is a web-based property management platform that enables landlords to advertise properties, review tenant applications, draft digital leases, process rental payments, and communicate with tenants. The core platform is free for landlords; tenants may pay fees for screening services and premium features are available as optional add-ons. |
| 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}` | `{"iso_27001":false,"owner_portal":true,"soc1_or_soc2":false,"soc2_type_ii":false,"pricing_model":"pay_per_screening_report","tenant_portal":true,"online_leasing":true,"deployment_model":"cloud_web_platform","tenant_screening":true,"listing_syndication":true,"online_rent_payments":true,"maintenance_work_orders":false,"affordable_housing_compliance":false,"ai_calculated_tenant_risk_scoring":false,"tenant_pays_screening_fee_workflow":true,"digital_rental_application_form_builder":true,"criminal_and_sex_offender_registry_checks":false,"fcra_fair_credit_reporting_act_compliance":false,"nationwide_eviction_history_database_search":false,"pay_stub_and_bank_statement_fraud_detection":false,"soft_credit_pull_transunion_equifax_experian":true,"plaid_direct_bank_connection_income_verification":false}` |
| integrations.count | 20 | 4 |
| 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":"Stripe"},{"name":"TransUnion"},{"name":"Facebook Marketplace"},{"name":"Craigslist"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"hqCountry":"US","primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"regional","availableCountries":["US"],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"regional","availableCountries":["US"],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"ios":true,"web":true,"android":true}` | `{"web":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":"free","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free (Landlord)","summary":"Free for landlords","features":["Post rental listings","Screen tenant applications","Create and manage leases","Collect rent online (ACH, debit card, credit card)","Automated rent reminders","Late fee tracking and reporting","Tenant communication tools","Direct deposit to landlord bank account","Security deposit tracking","Partial payment support for roommates","Rent increase letter templates"],"description":"Core landlord features at no cost","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Optional Premium & Add-ons","summary":"Optional upgrades available","features":["Tenant screening (paid by tenants)","Premium features (details not specified)"],"description":"Premium features and tenant screening services","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Full-Service Property Management","summary":"Flat monthly fee","features":["Comprehensive property management"],"description":"Hands-off management with professional team","contactSales":true}],"summary":"Free landlord platform; optional tenant screening fees and premium features; full-service management available for a monthly fee","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.turbotenant.com/property-management/pricing-payment-management/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-25T21:43:10.662Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | no | yes |
| pricing.model | commercial | free |
| pricing.price_level | mid | free |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":25,"currency":"USD"}` | - |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |

## Capabilities (Property Management)

| Capability | Rentec Direct | TurboTenant |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Online rent payments | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tenant portal | ✓ | ✓ |
| Owner portal | ✓ | ✓ |
| Maintenance work orders | ✓ | ✗ |
| Tenant screening | ✓ | ✓ |
| Listing syndication | ✓ | ✓ |
| Online leasing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Affordable housing compliance | - | ✗ |
| PCI DSS | ✗ | - |
| Soc1 or SOC2 | ✗ | ✗ |

*Source: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T15:15:32.390Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*