AppFolio vs RentRedi

AppFolio logo
The market-leading property management platform for mid-to-large residential, commercial, and community association portfolios.
$1.49/unit/mo (50 unit min)
RentRedi logo
RentRedi is a mobile-first property management platform for independent landlords — flat monthly pricing covers unlimited units, with built-in rent collection, tenant screening, and maintenance tracking.
$12/mo (annual)

AppFolio vs RentRedi: feature comparison

FeatureAppFolioRentRedi
Online Rent Collection
Tenant Screening
Maintenance Request Tracking
Owner Portal
Accounting & Reporting
Lease E-Signature
Listing Syndication
Mobile App (iOS + Android)

AppFolio — Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Category leader — most comprehensive feature set
  • Covers residential, commercial, and HOA on one platform
  • Advanced AI for leasing and maintenance
  • Strong integrations and API

Cons

  • 50-unit minimum — not for small landlords
  • Per-unit pricing adds up fast
  • Implementation can be lengthy
  • Onboarding fee required

RentRedi — Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Flat monthly pricing with no per-unit fees — stays affordable as portfolio scales past 10, 20, or 50 units
  • Mobile-first with dedicated iOS and Android apps for landlords and tenants
  • Listing syndication pushes vacancies to Zillow and Realtor.com with one submission
  • Tenant screening bundles credit, criminal, eviction, and income verification in a single report

Cons

  • No true owner portal — not suitable for professional property managers who need to report separately to investor clients
  • Accounting is transaction-record-based, not double-entry; lacks the bookkeeping depth of AppFolio or QuickBooks integrations
  • Tenant screening is a per-report add-on cost ($39.99–$49.99 per applicant), not included in the flat subscription
  • Customer support leans on chat and email; no dedicated account manager for higher-volume landlords