Rentra vs Avail

Avail helps you find tenants. Rentra helps you manage them after they move in.

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Rentra

Rentra

Built for small landlords

$5/property

$25 minimum · All features included

No minimum units
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Avail

Avail

DIY landlords

Free / $7/unit

Unlimited Plus plan for premium features

Complex pricing tiers

Feature-by-feature breakdown

No spin. Just facts.

Feature
Rentra
Avail
Base price
$25/mo min ($5/unit)
Free / $7/unit
Listing syndication
Coming soon
Tenant screening
Coming soon
Rent collection
ACH fees
Included
Free: $2.50, Plus: included
Automatic late reminders
SMS + Email
Email only
SMS-powered maintenance
Auto-dispatch to vendors
Vendor management
Full system
Automated vendor follow-ups
Tenant portal
Move-in/move-out inspections
Photo comparison
Financial reporting
Full reports
Basic
Schedule E tax exports
One-click
6-month cashflow forecasting
The Bottom Line

Avail is great for finding tenants. Rentra is great for keeping them.

Avail shines at the front of the funnel—listings, applications, screening. But once someone signs a lease, the management features are basic. Rentra focuses on what happens after move-in: automated rent collection, real maintenance management, and financial reporting that actually helps at tax time.

Common questions

Can I use both Avail and Rentra?

Absolutely. Use Avail's free tier for listings and screening, then manage your tenants with Rentra. Many landlords use specialized tools for different parts of the process.

Does Avail have good maintenance tracking?

Basic tracking, yes. But no vendor management, no automated dispatch, no SMS notifications. If a tenant submits a request, you're manually coordinating everything from there. Rentra automates the entire workflow.