Avail vs DoorLoop
DoorLoop scores 8.0/10 vs 7.5/10. Best for: Small to mid-size landlords who want a modern interface with strong automation.
DoorLoop scores higher overall at 8.0/10 vs 7.5/10. DoorLoop has the highest user ratings in the category and delivers a modern experience. Ideal for landlords under 100 units who value usability and automation. The combined base plus per-unit pricing makes it expensive at scale.
Avail 
DoorLoop Rank
#9 of 26
Rank
#3 of 26
Features
10/17
Features
17/17
Starting at
$0/mo
Starting at
$59/mo
User reviews
4.8/5 (350)
User reviews
4.8/5 (925)
What they cost
| Avail | DoorLoop | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting at | Free /mo | $59 /mo |
| Free trial | Free tier available | No |
| Number of plans | 2 | 3 |
What the pricing really means
At first glance, Avail looks cheaper at $0/month vs $59/month. But sticker price is only part of the story. Look at what is included on the base plan, how many users you get, and whether you need add-ons to get the features you actually need. The $99/month plan that requires $200 in add-ons is actually more expensive than the $250/month plan that includes everything.
Where Avail wins
- Genuinely free tier with no unit limits covering core landlord needs
- State-specific lease templates and e-signatures included free
- Listings syndicate to Zillow, Realtor.com, and 20+ sites
- Simple clean interface for non-professional landlords
Where DoorLoop wins
- Highest user ratings on both G2 and Capterra at 4.8/5
- Modern intuitive UI with AI-powered inspections and workflow automation
- Comprehensive features even on Starter including screening and SMS
- Zapier on Premium connects to 5000+ apps
Where Avail falls short
- Recent 300%+ price increase on Plus plan has upset users
- No real accounting depth, just basic expense tracking
- No API access or integrations
- No owner portal, not for third-party management
Where DoorLoop falls short
- $3/unit fee on top of base makes it expensive at scale
- eSignatures cost extra on Starter and Pro plans
- Onboarding fees apply unless waived by promotion
- Some users report hidden fees and occasional bugs
Who is each product built for?
Avail
Target: 1-50 units
Avail is the best free option for independent landlords needing basic rent collection, screening, and leases. The free tier is genuinely useful. Strictly for DIY landlords with no owner portal or real accounting. Recent price increases on Plus have frustrated users.
DoorLoop
Target: 1-300 units
DoorLoop has the highest user ratings in the category and delivers a modern experience. Ideal for landlords under 100 units who value usability and automation. The combined base plus per-unit pricing makes it expensive at scale.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Avail | DoorLoop |
|---|---|---|
| Tenant Management | ||
| Tenant screening | ||
| Online rent collection | ||
| Lease management | ||
| Tenant portal | ||
| E-signatures | ||
| Property Operations | ||
| Maintenance requests | ||
| Owner portal | ||
| Property inspections | ||
| Vendor management | ||
| Vacancy advertising | ||
| Finance & Reporting | ||
| Accounting/bookkeeping | ||
| Bank account management | ||
| Insurance tracking | ||
| Reporting/analytics | ||
| Platform | ||
| Document storage | ||
| Mobile app | ||
| API access | ||
Common questions
Avail is designed for 1-50 units, making it a strong pick for small shops. DoorLoop targets 1-300 units.
Avail starts at $0/month. DoorLoop starts at $59/month. Pricing was last verified in 2026-03-01.
Avail has a free tier you can use to get started.
Yes, you can switch between Property Management tools. The main effort is migrating your data and setting up new workflows. Plan for 1-2 weeks of overlap where you run both systems.
The bottom line
Pick Avail if...
Independent DIY landlords who want free or low-cost basic rent collection and tenant screening
Pick DoorLoop if...
Small to mid-size landlords who want a modern interface with strong automation