Rentra vs TurboTenant
TurboTenant's free tier gets you started. Rentra's $25/month gets you finished.
Rentra
Built for small landlords
$25 minimum · All features included
TurboTenant
DIY landlords
Free tier available · Premium for more features
Feature-by-feature breakdown
No spin. Just facts.
Free is great. Until it isn't.
TurboTenant's free tier works fine for collecting rent. But the moment you want autopay, proper maintenance tracking, or financial reports that your accountant won't laugh at, you're paying anyway. And your tenants are either seeing ads or paying ACH fees. At $5/unit, Rentra gives you the full toolkit without the compromises.
Common questions
Why not just use TurboTenant's free tier?
You can! It's genuinely useful for basic rent collection. But 'free' comes with trade-offs: your tenants pay ACH fees (which means some will mail checks instead), the maintenance system is basic, and you'll see upsells constantly. If the free tier solves your problems, use it. If you want the full experience without nickel-and-diming, Rentra is a better deal than TurboTenant Premium.
Does TurboTenant charge tenants for payments?
On the free tier, yes. Tenants pay $2.00 for ACH payments or around 3.5% for card payments. With Rentra, ACH is included in your subscription—tenants pay nothing extra. This matters because when paying rent costs money, some tenants revert to checks, and you're back to manual deposits.
Is TurboTenant Premium worth it?
At $8.25/month for unlimited properties, it's reasonably priced. But even Premium doesn't include features like proper vendor management or SMS notifications for maintenance. Rentra costs slightly more per property but includes everything without limits or tiers to navigate.