Avail vs RentRedi: two landlord apps for self-managing owners
Updated . Written by The Property Tool, which is neither product; we say where we fit at the end.
The short answer
Both are built for independent landlords who manage their own units. Avail starts with a free plan and charges for extras, with listing syndication, tenant screening and state-specific leases as its strengths. RentRedi is a paid subscription with a mobile-first app for landlord and tenant, rent collection and maintenance as its strengths. If you want to start free, look at Avail; if you run everything from your phone and want one fixed price, look at RentRedi. Neither is built for managing properties on behalf of other owners.
| Area | Avail | RentRedi |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Self-managing landlords, from one unit up | Self-managing landlords who prefer a mobile app |
| Pricing model | Free plan, with a paid plan for more features | Paid subscription, monthly or annual |
| Listings and marketing | Listing syndication to rental sites, a core strength | Listing syndication included |
| Tenant screening | Included, usually paid by the applicant | Included, usually paid by the applicant |
| Leases | State-specific lease templates and e-signing | Lease upload and e-signing |
| Rent collection | Online payments; fees depend on plan and method | Online payments with a tenant app |
| Owner reporting for third parties | Not the focus | Not the focus |
Free versus paid
The biggest structural difference is how you pay. Avail’s free plan covers listings, applications, screening, leases and rent collection, with a paid plan that adds features such as faster deposits and custom lease templates. RentRedi charges a subscription and includes its features in it. With one or two units, a free plan usually wins on cost; with more units, compare what each charges for the features you would use, including payment fees on either side.
In both, tenants commonly pay for screening reports, and card payments carry a processing fee. Check who pays which fee, because tenants notice.
Leasing: listings, screening and leases
Avail is particularly strong at the start of a tenancy: listing syndication, applications, screening and state-specific lease templates written for landlords without a lawyer on call. RentRedi covers the same steps, with listings, applications and screening inside its app. If you re-let units often, test the full flow from listing to signed lease in both.
Running the tenancy
RentRedi is built mobile-first for both sides: tenants pay rent and send maintenance requests from an app, and the landlord manages from a phone. Avail runs in the browser and on mobile, with rent collection, maintenance tracking and expense records. If you rarely sit at a computer, RentRedi’s design fits; if you prefer a desktop for leases and records, Avail is comfortable there.
For receipts and records in states that require them, see rent receipt laws by state.
When you outgrow both
Both are landlord tools, built for the person who owns the units. The moment you manage a property for someone else, you need owner statements, a management fee and an owner login, which neither is designed around. Mixed portfolios with short-term stays are another limit. Best property management software for small landlords compares the next step up.
Which one should you choose?
Avail
Choose Avail if you want to start free, re-let units regularly and value listing syndication, screening and state-specific leases.
Avail alternativesRentRedi
Choose RentRedi if you manage from your phone, want tenants on an app for rent and maintenance, and prefer one subscription price.
RentRedi alternativesWhere The Property Tool fits
Choose neither if you manage for other owners, or mix long-term units with short or mid-term stays. The Property Tool handles leases, rent collection, e-signatures and owner statements for long and short stays in one account, free for two units and then priced per unit. It is not the right choice if free listing syndication and state lease templates are what you need most; then Avail fits better. See also landlord software and the Avail and RentRedi alternative pages.
Common questions
Is Avail really free?
Avail has a free plan covering the core landlord workflow. A paid plan adds features, and tenants usually pay for screening and card payments.
Is RentRedi better than Avail?
Neither is better overall. RentRedi suits landlords who manage from a phone and want a single subscription; Avail suits landlords who want to start free and value listings, screening and state leases.
Can I use Avail or RentRedi to manage properties for other owners?
Both are built for landlords managing their own units and are not designed around owner statements or management fees.
Do tenants pay fees with Avail and RentRedi?
Commonly yes, for screening reports and card payments. Check the current fee schedules of each.
Product features and plans change. This comparison describes how each product is positioned, not its current price; check both vendors' own pages before you decide.
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Avail is a capable free toolkit for independent US landlords: list a vacancy across rental sites, screen applicants with TransUnion reports, e-sign a state-specific lease, and collect rent. If you also need owner statements, co-ownership splits, or a calendar that holds long leases next to short stays, here is how The Property Tool compares.
ComparisonRentRedi alternative
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