Rentalot vs Rently
Rently is a self-guided touring and smart access platform for rental operators: renters verify their identity, get a lockbox or smart lock code, and tour on their own, with listing syndication, PMS sync, and an AI leasing agent on its higher plan. Rentalot is a lighter self-serve tool for pre-screening and scheduling showings that you or your team attend, with no hardware.
TL;DR
Rently is built for operators who want renters to tour unattended with a lockbox or smart lock, from $28 per listing credit per month. Rentalot starts at $29/mo: renters pre-screen by text or in-browser voice from a shareable link and request a showing that you or your team attend, with no hardware to buy.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Rentalot | Rently |
|---|---|---|
| AI pre-screening by text or in-browser voice | Default and custom pre-screening questions | |
| Showing scheduling for agent-led tours | ||
| Self-guided tours (lockbox or smart lock) | ||
| ID, selfie, and card verification before a tour | ||
| Automated follow-ups | AI-Powered plan: SMS and email AI | |
| AI replies on messaging channels | Reply drafts on email, Telegram, and SMS (your own Sent.dm account) | AI-Powered plan: SMS and email; voice AI and web chatbot listed as coming soon |
| Listing syndication to other sites | ||
| PMS and CRM sync | ||
| API access | Read-only on Starter; read and write on Pro and Scale | AI-Powered plan |
| AI management chat | Not listed |
Pricing comparison
Rentalot
From $29/mo (Starter) to $199/mo (Scale). 7-day free trial, no credit card required.
Rently
Basic Leasing is $28 per listing credit and AI-Powered Leasing is $37 per listing credit; one credit is used per active listing per month. Self-touring units need a lockbox or smart lock (hardware pricing not listed on the pricing page). The smart home and access control plan is custom-quoted.
Who Rentalot is best for
- Independent landlords, leasing agents, and small property managers who show units in person
- Teams that want a flat monthly plan instead of per-listing credits and lockbox or smart lock hardware
- Anyone who wants renters to pre-screen by text or in-browser voice from one shareable link before a showing
Who Rently is best for
- Operators with many vacant homes who want renters to tour unattended with a lockbox or smart lock
- Teams that want ID, selfie, and card verification before a renter gets access
- Portfolios that need listing syndication, PMS and CRM sync, and a path to smart home and access control
Where Rentalot differs from Rently
- Flat plans from $29/mo, with no per-listing credits
- No lockbox, smart lock, or other hardware to buy before you can schedule showings
- Self-serve setup and a free trial — no demo required
- Renters pre-screen by text or in-browser voice from one shareable link; you review the answers and decide who gets a showing
- AI management chat to look up contacts, properties, and showings in plain English
Frequently asked questions
- Does Rently offer pre-screening?
- Rently's pricing page lists default and custom pre-screening questions, plus photo ID, selfie, and card verification before a renter can self-tour. Rentalot's pre-screening collects a renter's answers by text or in-browser voice and organizes them for you to review; it does not verify identity, and you decide who gets a showing.
- How much does Rently cost?
- Rently's pricing page lists Basic Leasing at $28 per listing credit and AI-Powered Leasing at $37 per listing credit, with one credit used per active listing per month. Units that use self-touring need a lockbox or smart lock. The smart home and access control plan is custom-quoted.
- Does Rentalot offer self-guided tours?
- No. Rentalot schedules showings that you or your team attend, and it does not provide lockboxes, smart locks, or identity verification. If unattended tours are the main thing you need, Rently is built for that.
- 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
- Rently pricing · checked
- Rently self-guided tours · checked
- Rently AI leasing agent · checked
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