Avail vs ManageCasa
Avail scores 7.5/10 vs 6.2/10. 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 6.2/10. 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 
ManageCasa Rank
#13 of 31
Rank
#30 of 31
Features
9/17
Features
14/17
Starting at
$0/mo
Starting at
$0/mo
User reviews
4.8/5 (350)
User reviews
— (26)
What they cost
| Avail | ManageCasa | |
|---|---|---|
| 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, ManageCasa 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 ManageCasa wins
- Per-unit pricing starting at $1.25/unit is genuinely affordable for small portfolios
- HOA and community association features like eVoting and architectural review are uncommon at this price point
- Free tier lets you manage up to 3 properties at no cost
- 24/7 live support and onboarding assistance included with every subscription
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 ManageCasa falls short
- Lower Capterra rating (3.9) compared to most competitors suggests room for improvement
- Mobile app and e-signing exist but are newer additions with fewer user reviews
- Listing syndication is available but less mature than competitors like AppFolio or Buildium
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.
ManageCasa
Target: 1-500 units
ManageCasa fills a niche for HOA boards and community associations that need affordable management tools with features like eVoting and architectural review. Its per-unit pricing is among the cheapest in the market. E-signing, mobile app, and listing syndication are now available. The lower review scores suggest it works best as a budget option for small operations.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Avail | ManageCasa |
|---|---|---|
| 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 ManageCasa's 6.2/10 in our ranking. Avail is the better pick for 1-50 units. ManageCasa is better if you need small landlords and hoa boards who want affordable per-unit pricing with community management features.
Avail starts at $0/month. ManageCasa 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. ManageCasa: 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. ManageCasa covers 14 of 17. ManageCasa 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. ManageCasa 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 ManageCasa if...
Small landlords and HOA boards who want affordable per-unit pricing with community management features