Rentalot vs ShowingHero
ShowingHero is a showing and leasing automation platform for property managers and agents: it schedules showings, asks pre-screening questions, supports lockbox self-tours, syndicates listings to 25+ sites, and imports listings from AppFolio, Buildium, and PropertyWare. It is priced per unit or per active listing, with minimums. Rentalot is a self-serve tool for pre-screening prospects by text or in-browser voice and scheduling showings, on flat monthly plans.
TL;DR
ShowingHero is built for managers with larger portfolios who want automated showing scheduling, lockbox self-tours, and listing syndication, priced at $1.50 per unit (300-unit minimum) or $20 per active listing (25-listing minimum). Rentalot starts at $29/mo with no unit or listing minimums and focuses on pre-screening by text or in-browser voice plus showing scheduling that you or your team run.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Rentalot | ShowingHero |
|---|---|---|
| AI pre-screening by text or in-browser voice | Pre-screening questions before a showing | |
| Showing scheduling | ||
| Google Calendar sync | Paid plans | |
| Lockbox self-tours | ||
| Listing syndication | 25+ listing sites | |
| Lead replies on email, text, or phone | Reply drafts on email, Telegram, and SMS (your own Sent.dm account) | Says it responds by phone, email, and online |
| Automated follow-ups | Reminders, confirmations, and feedback requests | |
| Listing import from property-management software | Paste-to-listing AI autofill | AppFolio, Buildium, PropertyWare, and others |
| AI management chat | Not listed | |
| Flat per-plan pricing with no minimum units |
Pricing comparison
Rentalot
From $29/mo (Starter) to $199/mo (Scale). 7-day free trial, no credit card required.
ShowingHero
Per unit: $1.50/unit/month, minimum 300 units under management. Per listing: $20 per active listing/month, minimum 25. Both include unlimited users, leads, and showings. Lockboxes and self-tour fees are separate; billing is monthly and its terms require 60 days' notice to cancel
Who Rentalot is best for
- Independent landlords, leasing agents, and small property managers below ShowingHero's 300-unit or 25-listing minimums
- Agents who run their own showings and don't need lockboxes or self-tours
- Anyone who wants prospects to pre-screen by text or in-browser voice from one shareable link
Who ShowingHero is best for
- Property managers with 300+ units, or 25+ active listings, who want a per-unit or per-listing subscription
- Teams that want lockbox self-tours so prospects can view a vacant home without an agent
- Operators who want listings imported from AppFolio, Buildium, or PropertyWare and syndicated to 25+ listing sites
- Teams that want property and owner reporting plus daily property alerts
Where Rentalot differs from ShowingHero
- Flat plans from $29/mo — no per-unit pricing, and no 300-unit or 25-listing minimum
- Prospects pre-screen by text or in-browser voice from one shareable link
- Custom pre-screening workflows you edit yourself
- AI management chat to look up contacts, properties, and showings in plain English
- Self-serve free trial — no demo request needed to try it
Frequently asked questions
- How much does ShowingHero cost?
- ShowingHero's pricing page lists two options: $1.50 per unit per month with a 300-unit minimum, or $20 per active listing per month with a 25-listing minimum. Both list unlimited users, leads, and showings. Its terms say subscriptions bill monthly and lockboxes are leased or purchased separately.
- Is ShowingHero an AI tool?
- ShowingHero describes its product as showing and leasing automation: scheduling, customizable notifications, pre-screening questions, and follow-up. Its homepage and pricing page do not describe AI-written conversations, so ask for a live demo of what responds to a prospect. Rentalot's AI pre-screens by text or in-browser voice and collects answers; you decide who gets a showing.
- Does Rentalot offer lockbox self-tours like ShowingHero?
- No. Rentalot schedules showings that you or your team run in person. If you need prospects to tour a vacant home on their own with a lockbox access code, ShowingHero lists 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
- ShowingHero pricing · checked
- ShowingHero homepage · checked
- ShowingHero terms of service · 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.