Avail vs Landlord Studio
Avail scores 7.5/10 vs 7.2/10. Best for: Independent DIY landlords who want free or low-cost basic rent collection and tenant screening.
Avail scores higher overall at 7.5/10 vs 7.2/10. Avail is the best free option for independent landlords needing basic rent collection, screening, and leases. The free tier is genuinely useful. Strictly for DIY landlords with no owner portal or real accounting. Recent price increases on Plus have frustrated users.
Avail 
Landlord Studio Rank
#13 of 31
Rank
#18 of 31
Features
9/17
Features
11/17
Starting at
$0/mo
Starting at
$0/mo
User reviews
4.8/5 (350)
User reviews
— (135)
What they cost
| Avail | Landlord Studio | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting at | Free /mo | Free /mo |
| Free trial | Free tier available | Free tier available |
| Number of plans | 2 | 3 |
What the pricing really means
At first glance, Landlord Studio looks cheaper at $0/month vs $0/month. But sticker price is only part of the story. Look at what is included on the base plan, how many users you get, and whether you need add-ons to get the features you actually need. The $99/month plan that requires $200 in add-ons is actually more expensive than the $250/month plan that includes everything.
Where Avail wins
- Genuinely free tier with no unit limits covering core landlord needs
- State-specific lease templates and e-signatures included free
- Listings syndicate to Zillow, Realtor.com, and 20+ sites
- Simple clean interface for non-professional landlords
Where Landlord Studio wins
- Excellent mobile app with receipt scanning and on-the-go expense logging
- Free tier supports up to 3 units with core tracking features
- Real-time bank feed sync reduces manual data entry significantly
- Schedule E tax reports are IRS-compliant and ready for filing
Where Avail falls short
- Recent 300%+ price increase on Plus plan has upset users
- No real accounting depth, just basic expense tracking
- No API access or integrations
- No owner portal, not for third-party management
Where Landlord Studio falls short
- Tenant portal and maintenance requests are available but basic compared to full PM platforms
- Vacancy syndication pushes to Zillow and others but lacks the depth of tools like AppFolio or Buildium
- Feature set is lightweight compared to full property management platforms
Who is each product built for?
Avail
Target: 1-50 units
Avail is the best free option for independent landlords needing basic rent collection, screening, and leases. The free tier is genuinely useful. Strictly for DIY landlords with no owner portal or real accounting. Recent price increases on Plus have frustrated users.
Landlord Studio
Target: 1-100 units
Landlord Studio is the best mobile-first accounting and expense tracking app for independent landlords who manage their own properties. The receipt scanning, bank sync, and Schedule E reports are genuinely useful for tax time. Tenant portals, maintenance requests, and vacancy syndication are now available but lighter than full PM platforms like AppFolio or Buildium.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Avail | Landlord Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Tenant Management | ||
| Tenant screening | ||
| Online rent collection | ||
| Lease management | ||
| Tenant portal | ||
| E-signatures | ||
| Property Operations | ||
| Maintenance requests | ||
| Owner portal | ||
| Property inspections | ||
| Vendor management | ||
| Vacancy advertising | ||
| Finance & Reporting | ||
| Accounting/bookkeeping | ||
| Bank account management | ||
| Insurance tracking | ||
| Reporting/analytics | ||
| Platform | ||
| Document storage | ||
| Mobile app | ||
| API access | ||
Common questions
Avail scores 7.5/10 vs Landlord Studio's 7.2/10 in our ranking. Avail is the better pick for 1-50 units. Landlord Studio is better if you need independent landlords and small investors who want mobile-first expense tracking and tax-ready reports.
Avail starts at $0/month. Landlord Studio starts at $0/month. Watch for add-on costs — the base price often does not include all features. Pricing last verified 2026-03-01.
Avail: Free tier available. Landlord Studio: Yes, 14-day free trial. Always test with your actual workflow before committing to an annual plan.
Avail covers 9 of 17 features we track. Landlord Studio covers 11 of 17. Landlord Studio has broader feature coverage, but more features does not always mean better — pick the tool that covers what your business actually needs.
No, Avail does not have a mobile app. Landlord Studio does have one.
Yes. The main effort is migrating your data (customer lists, job history, invoices). Plan for 1-2 weeks of overlap where you run both. Most property management tools can import CSV data. Ask both vendors about migration support before you sign.
The bottom line
Pick Avail if...
Independent DIY landlords who want free or low-cost basic rent collection and tenant screening
Pick Landlord Studio if...
Independent landlords and small investors who want mobile-first expense tracking and tax-ready reports