Rentalot vs AppFolio
AppFolio is property management software sold by quote, with a 50-unit minimum on its Core plan. Its AI leasing assistant, Lisa, replies to prospective renters 24/7 and schedules showings. Rentalot is self-serve with published pricing and no unit minimum, focused on pre-screening and showing scheduling.
TL;DR
AppFolio is a full property management platform priced by quote with a 50-unit minimum on Core; its Lisa assistant answers renters 24/7. Rentalot works for any portfolio size with published plans from $29/mo, focused on pre-screening and showings.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Rentalot | AppFolio |
|---|---|---|
| AI pre-screening by text or in-browser voice | Not listed | |
| AI replies to prospective renters 24/7 | Lisa AI leasing assistant | |
| Showing scheduling | ||
| AI assistant | Management chat | Realm-X Assistant |
| No unit minimum | ||
| Published pricing | ||
| Property accounting | ||
| Custom pre-screening workflows | Not listed |
Pricing comparison
Rentalot
From $29/mo (Starter) to $199/mo (Scale). 7-day free trial, no credit card required.
AppFolio
Quote-based; minimum spend and a 50-unit minimum apply to the Core plan
Who Rentalot is best for
- Landlords and agents with fewer than 50 units
- Teams that want published pricing and a free trial instead of a quote
- Anyone who only needs pre-screening and showing scheduling
Who AppFolio is best for
- Property managers with 50+ units who need accounting and full operations software
- Teams that want an AI leasing assistant answering renters 24/7 inside their PMS
- Operators who need multifamily, affordable housing, or investment management features
Where Rentalot differs from AppFolio
- No unit minimum — works for 1 unit or a large portfolio
- Published plans from $29/mo and a self-serve free trial
- Prospects pre-screen by text or in-browser voice from one shareable link
- Custom pre-screening workflows you edit yourself
Frequently asked questions
- How much does AppFolio cost?
- AppFolio doesn't list prices; its pricing page asks you to get a quote, and notes that minimum spend and a 50-unit minimum apply to the Core plan.
- Does AppFolio have an AI leasing assistant?
- Yes. AppFolio's Lisa responds to prospective renters 24/7 and handles tasks like scheduling showings, according to AppFolio.
- Can I try Rentalot before paying?
- Yes. The free trial lasts 7 days, includes 50 AI messages and up to 3 properties, and does not require a credit card.
Sources · last verified
- AppFolio pricing · checked
- AppFolio AI Leasing Assistant (Lisa) · checked
Competitor details come from the vendor pages above and may have changed since. Rentalot details reflect features available today.
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7-day free trial, 50 AI messages, up to 3 properties. No credit card.