Avail vs Propertyware
Avail scores 7.5/10 vs 6.5/10. Best for: Independent DIY landlords who want free or low-cost basic rent collection and tenant screening.
Avail scores higher overall at 7.5/10 vs 6.5/10. 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.
Avail 
Propertyware Rank
#9 of 26
Rank
#22 of 26
Features
10/17
Features
17/17
Starting at
$0/mo
Starting at
Custom
User reviews
4.8/5 (350)
User reviews
3.7/5 (345)
What they cost
| Avail | Propertyware | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting at | Free /mo | Contact for pricing |
| Free trial | Free tier available | No |
| Number of plans | 2 | 3 |
What the pricing really means
Avail publishes their pricing upfront, which is a good sign. Propertyware requires you to contact sales for a quote. When a company hides pricing, it usually means the cost is high enough that they want a salesperson to justify it before you see the number. Always ask for total year-one cost, not just the monthly subscription.
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 Propertyware wins
- Highly customizable with flexible reporting engine
- Purpose-built for single-family portfolios
- All plans include unlimited support, storage, and training
- Per-unit pricing competitive at $1-2 for large portfolios
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 Propertyware falls short
- $250-450 monthly minimums and mandatory implementation fees
- Lowest-rated major PM software on G2 with dated UI
- Phone support quality inconsistent
- Site performance issues reported by multiple users
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.
Propertyware
Target: 250-10000+ units
Propertyware is built for single-family property managers at scale with deep customization few match. If you manage 250+ single-family doors and need powerful reporting, it delivers. The dated UI, performance issues, and high upfront fees make it tough for smaller operators.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Avail | Propertyware |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Propertyware targets 250-10000+ units.
Avail starts at $0/month. Propertyware uses custom pricing (contact sales). 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 Propertyware if...
Single-family property management companies with 250+ doors needing deep customization