Realty Software

AppFolio vs TenantCloud

The market-leading property management platform for mid-to-large residential, commercial, and community association portfolios.

$1.49/unit/mo (50 unit min)

A budget-friendly property management platform with a free tier for small landlords — covers rent collection, maintenance, and leasing basics.

Free (paid from $17/mo)

Visit TenantCloud

AppFolio vs TenantCloud: feature comparison

Feature	AppFolio	TenantCloud
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

TenantCloud — Pros & Cons

Pros

Generous free tier — up to 75 units
Low paid-tier pricing
Covers essentials without complexity
No onboarding fees

Cons

Shallower feature set than AppFolio/Buildium
Tenant screening is an extra per-report charge
Ads on free tier
Less mature commercial support

See all Property Management →