2026 Rental Software Comparison
BrawnPro Rentals vs. The Competition
How BrawnPro stacks up against Buildium, AppFolio, TurboTenant, and Rentec Direct — for property managers who want more than just rent collection.
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BrawnPro
BEST VALUE
$29/mo + $1/unit
$1/unit/mo (no caps, no tiers)
$29/mo base + $1/unit/mo. AI Phone add-on available at $0.20–$0.30/min. 14-day free trial, no credit card required.
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Buildium
$62–$400/mo
Up to 150–unlimited units by tier
Essential plan limited to 150 units. No AI, no short-term stays. Accounting is strong.
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AppFolio
$1.40–$5/unit/mo
Per unit ($298 minimum/mo)
$298/mo minimum means small landlords overpay. Per-unit costs balloon fast with larger portfolios.
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TurboTenant
Free / $19/mo Pro
Unlimited units
Great for small DIY landlords. No accounting, no AI. Free plan passes fees to tenants.
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Rentec Direct
From $55/mo
Up to 10 units on base plan
Solid basics for small landlords. No AI, no short-term stays. Scales in cost with unit count.
Side-by-Side Breakdown
| Feature | 💪 BrawnPro | 🏢 Buildium | 🏠 AppFolio | 🌀 TurboTenant | 📋 Rentec Direct |
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| Starting Price | $29/mo + $1/unit | $62–$400/mo | $1.40–$5/unit/mo | Free / $19/mo Pro | From $55/mo |
| Unit/User Fees | $1/unit/mo (no caps, no tiers) | Up to 150–unlimited units by tier | Per unit ($298 minimum/mo) | Unlimited units | Up to 10 units on base plan |
| Setup Fee | None | None | Varies | None | None |
| Card Processing | 2.9% + 30¢ plus platform fee | 2.99% online, 2.99%+ in-person | 2.99% + fees | 3.49% (tenant pays) | 2.95% + 30¢ |
| Contract | Month-to-month | Annual or monthly | Annual | Month-to-month | Month-to-month |
| Included Features | |||||
| Online Rent Payments | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Lease Tracking | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Basic | ✓ |
| Maintenance Requests | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tenant Portal | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Accounting | Basic | Full | Full | ✗ | Basic |
| AI Phone Assistant | Add-on | ✗ | Add-on | ✗ | ✗ |
| Short-Term Stays / Reservations | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Review Requests | ✓ | Add-on | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
Real-World Cost: 20-Unit Rental Portfolio
Independent property manager. 20 units. Needs rent collection, lease tracking, maintenance requests, and tenant portal.
BrawnPro20 units × $1 + $29 base. Stays, reviews & more included. AI Phone add-on available.
$49/moTurboTenant ProRent + leases only — no accounting or AI. Tenants pay 3.49% card fees
$19/moRentec DirectSolid basics. No AI, no stays
$55/moBuildium EssentialUp to 150 units — full accounting but no AI
$62/moAppFolio Core20 units × $1.40 = $28, but $298 minimum applies. Per-unit bloat
$298/mo* AppFolio charges per unit but enforces a $298/mo minimum — so small portfolios are penalized.
Why BrawnPro for Rentals?
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Long-Term + Short-Term
Manage traditional leases and short-term vacation stays from the same dashboard. No switching between tools.
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AI Phone Available
Your tenants call in — our AI answers, takes maintenance requests, checks availability, and routes calls. Pay-per-minute add-on, no monthly commitment.
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Flat Pricing. No Surprises.
$29/mo + $1/unit. No tiers, no feature caps, no $298 minimums. 50 units = $79/mo for the core platform.
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AI Phone Agent
A 24/7 AI receptionist answers tenant calls, handles maintenance requests, and routes emergencies — so you never miss a call again.
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Automated Reviews
After move-out or checkout, automatically request a Google review. Build your reputation on autopilot.
More than a property manager.
BrawnPro handles rentals, short-term stays, payments, and reviews — all in one place, starting at $29/mo + $1/unit. AI Phone is available as a pay-per-minute add-on.
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