Rentalot vs TurboTenant
TurboTenant is landlord software with a free plan for listings, applications, screening, rent collection, and maintenance, plus paid Essentials and Pro tiers. Rentalot focuses on the step before an application: AI pre-screening by text or in-browser voice and showing scheduling from one link.
TL;DR
TurboTenant covers the landlord back office — listings, applications, screening reports, leases, and rent collection. Rentalot covers AI pre-screening and showing scheduling. Many landlords would use TurboTenant for those operations and Rentalot to pre-screen prospects before a showing.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Rentalot | TurboTenant |
|---|---|---|
| AI pre-screening by text or in-browser voice | Pre-screening questionnaire | |
| Custom pre-screening questions | Pro plan | |
| Showing scheduling | Essentials and Pro | |
| AI management chat | Not listed | |
| Listing marketing to partner sites | ||
| Applications and screening reports | ||
| Online rent collection | ||
| Lease agreements and e-signatures | Essentials and Pro | |
| Maintenance requests | ||
| Accounting | Pro plan |
Pricing comparison
Rentalot
From $29/mo (Starter) to $199/mo (Scale). 7-day free trial, no credit card required.
TurboTenant
Free plan. Premium is billed annually by unit count: Essentials $149–$349/yr, Pro $199–$999/yr
Who Rentalot is best for
- Landlords who want AI to run pre-screening conversations by text or voice
- Leasing agents who want prospects to pre-screen and request showings from one link
- Teams that want to ask an AI assistant about their contacts, properties, and showings
Who TurboTenant is best for
- Landlords who want free listing marketing, applications, and rent collection
- Owners who need screening reports, lease agreements, and e-signatures
- Landlords who want maintenance requests and accounting in the same tool
Where Rentalot differs from TurboTenant
- AI-run pre-screening by text or in-browser voice — not only a static questionnaire
- Custom pre-screening workflows with your own questions on every plan
- AI management chat for contacts, properties, and showings
- API access on paid plans, with write access and webhooks on Pro and Scale
Frequently asked questions
- Is TurboTenant free?
- TurboTenant has a free plan. Its paid Premium tiers (Essentials and Pro) are billed annually and priced by the number of units, according to its help center.
- Does Rentalot replace TurboTenant?
- Not for rent collection, screening reports, leases, or accounting — Rentalot doesn't offer those. Rentalot handles AI pre-screening and showing scheduling, which you can use alongside a tool like TurboTenant.
- 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
- TurboTenant help center: Is there a cost to sign up? · checked
- TurboTenant pricing · checked
Competitor details come from the vendor pages above and may have changed since. Rentalot details reflect features available today.
Try Rentalot free
7-day free trial, 50 AI messages, up to 3 properties. No credit card.