Condo Control vs Rentec Direct
Both score 7.7/10. Compare features and pricing below.
Both score 7.7/10. Condo Control goes much deeper on community management than most PM software. Where PayHOA covers the basics well, Condo Control adds parking management, security logs, parcel tracking, and 40+ other modules that larger or more complex communities actually need. The tradeoff is opaque pricing on the higher tiers and a sales process to get started. If your condo has a pool, gym, parking garage, and a concierge desk, this is built for you. If you just need dues collection and basic communication, PayHOA is simpler and cheaper.
Condo Control 
Rentec Direct Rank
#10 of 31
Rank
#8 of 31
Features
11/17
Features
17/17
Starting at
$49/mo
Starting at
$55/mo
User reviews
4.5/5 (172)
User reviews
4.5/5 (250)
What they cost
| Condo Control | Rentec Direct | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting at | $49 /mo | $55 /mo |
| Free trial | No | 14 days |
| Number of plans | 3 | 2 |
What the pricing really means
At first glance, Condo Control looks cheaper at $49/month vs $55/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 Condo Control wins
- 40+ modules covering amenity bookings, parking control, security logs, parcel tracking, and more
- Much deeper feature set for condo/HOA operations than general PM tools like Buildium or AppFolio
- AI-powered resident self-service on Premium tier reduces board workload for common questions
- Strong review scores across Capterra (4.6, 116 reviews) and G2 (4.5, 56 reviews)
Where Rentec Direct wins
- Free ACH rent payments with zero transaction fees. On a 50-unit portfolio, that saves $125+/mo compared to platforms that charge $2.50 per ACH
- Support team answers the phone and knows the product. Multiple users report getting a real person within minutes, not a chatbot
- Trust accounting built into the PM plan at $65/mo: separate owner accounts, automated disbursements, and CAM charges handled correctly
- Two plans, simple choice: $55/mo for landlords (Rentec PRO), $65/mo for managers (Rentec PM). No confusing tier matrix
Where Condo Control falls short
- Pricing for Standard and Premium tiers is not published, so you need a sales call to get a quote
- Not a rental management tool. No lease management, tenant screening, or vacancy features
- The three-tier structure means useful features like e-voting and amenity bookings require upgrading from Basic
- Geared toward condos and HOAs, not a fit for single-family or multifamily rental portfolios
Where Rentec Direct falls short
- Interface looks like it was built 10 years ago. It works, but landlords coming from DoorLoop or TenantCloud will notice the age
- Custom reporting is limited. You can pull standard financial reports, but building your own views or dashboards is not really possible
- API is still rolling out. If you want to connect to Zapier or custom integrations, expect gaps in what is available
- Software updates occasionally break existing workflows. Users report bugs after version releases that take a few days to patch
Who is each product built for?
Condo Control
Target: Condos and HOAs
Condo Control goes much deeper on community management than most PM software. Where PayHOA covers the basics well, Condo Control adds parking management, security logs, parcel tracking, and 40+ other modules that larger or more complex communities actually need. The tradeoff is opaque pricing on the higher tiers and a sales process to get started. If your condo has a pool, gym, parking garage, and a concierge desk, this is built for you. If you just need dues collection and basic communication, PayHOA is simpler and cheaper.
Rentec Direct
Target: 1-2500 units
Buy Rentec Direct if you are a professional property manager who wants free ACH payments and proper trust accounting at $65/mo. The support is genuinely good and the savings on transaction fees add up fast. Skip if you want a modern-looking interface or need API integrations, because the UI is dated and the API is still catching up.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Condo Control | Rentec Direct |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Both score 7.7/10. Condo Control fits Condos and HOAs, while Rentec Direct fits 1-2500 units. Pick based on your team size and the features you need most.
Condo Control starts at $49/month. Rentec Direct starts at $55/month. Watch for add-on costs — the base price often does not include all features. Pricing last verified 2026-04-01.
Condo Control: No free trial. Rentec Direct: Yes, 14-day free trial. Always test with your actual workflow before committing to an annual plan.
Condo Control covers 11 of 17 features we track. Rentec Direct covers 17 of 17. Rentec Direct has broader feature coverage, but more features does not always mean better — pick the tool that covers what your business actually needs.
Yes, Condo Control has a mobile app. Rentec Direct does too.
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 Condo Control if...
Condo boards and HOA managers who need deep community operations tools like amenity bookings, parking, security logs, and e-voting
Pick Rentec Direct if...
Professional property managers with 20-500 units who need free ACH payments, trust accounting, and owner portals at $65/mo