Compare AppFolio Property Manager and Rent Manager 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (89.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (86.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$1.00
AppFolio Property Manager
Star Rating
(576)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (89.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about AppFolio Property ManagerRent Manager
Star Rating
(223)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (86.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$1.00
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that AppFolio Property Manager excels in Vacancy Advertising with a score of 8.8, while Rent Manager falls behind at 7.8. Reviewers mention that AppFolio's advertising tools are more intuitive and effective in attracting potential tenants.
- Reviewers mention that the Quality of Support is significantly better with Rent Manager, scoring 9.6 compared to AppFolio's 8.5. Users on G2 highlight Rent Manager's responsive customer service and comprehensive support resources.
- Users say that both platforms perform well in Maintenance Service Requests, scoring equally at 9.0. However, reviewers mention that AppFolio's interface for submitting and tracking requests is more user-friendly, enhancing the tenant experience.
- G2 users report that AppFolio shines in Document Management with a score of 9.0, while Rent Manager scores 8.8. Reviewers mention that AppFolio's document storage and retrieval features are more streamlined, making it easier to manage important files.
- Users on G2 highlight that Rent Manager has a slight edge in Accounting Module functionality, scoring 9.0 compared to AppFolio's 8.8. Reviewers mention that Rent Manager offers more robust financial reporting options, which are crucial for property management.
- Reviewers mention that both platforms are comparable in Tenant Screening, with scores of 8.7 for AppFolio and 8.7 for Rent Manager. However, users report that AppFolio's screening process is perceived as faster and more efficient, leading to quicker tenant approvals.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
AppFolio Property Manager
No pricing availableRent Manager
Basic
$1.00
- $200.00 Monthly Minimum Per Unit, Per Month Unlimited Users
Free Trial
AppFolio Property Manager
No trial information availableRent Manager
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.0
503
9.4
200
Ease of Use
9.1
509
8.9
206
Ease of Setup
8.4
295
8.6
107
Ease of Admin
9.0
220
9.0
90
Quality of Support
8.5
487
9.6
199
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
219
9.5
90
Product Direction (% positive)
9.5
497
9.5
204
Features by Category
Leasing
8.8
391
7.8
131
9.1
405
8.5
152
8.8
396
8.3
148
8.5
358
8.3
149
9.0
408
8.8
171
Building Operations
9.0
418
9.1
172
8.1
371
8.2
155
9.0
412
8.6
156
8.6
368
8.5
134
8.1
274
7.7
118
Accounting
9.0
410
9.3
175
9.2
428
9.2
170
8.7
376
9.2
175
8.6
338
8.1
143
9.1
419
9.0
172
Operations
9.2
295
9.0
134
9.0
262
9.0
134
8.9
277
8.8
124
8.8
276
8.7
120
8.3
234
8.1
109
8.8
275
9.0
133
8.9
279
8.9
128
8.7
256
7.8
105
Communication
9.1
75
Not enough data
8.2
57
Not enough data
9.1
68
Not enough data
8.1
50
Not enough data
7.6
53
Not enough data
Member Management
9.1
70
Not enough data
9.0
68
Not enough data
Property Management
9.3
67
Not enough data
9.1
74
Not enough data
8.9
67
Not enough data
Unit Management
Not enough data
8.2
10
Not enough data
7.3
10
Not enough data
9.4
13
Logistics & Operations
Not enough data
8.5
11
Not enough data
8.8
11
Not enough data
8.7
13
Not enough data
9.1
11
Not enough data
9.2
12
Not enough data
9.0
13
Relationship Management
8.4
78
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Verified
Not enough data
7.2
59
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
53
|
Verified
Not enough data
Presentation
7.9
55
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
39
Not enough data
7.4
43
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
33
Not enough data
Platform Branding
8.9
60
Not enough data
8.3
52
Not enough data
Platform Content
7.5
42
Not enough data
8.8
56
Not enough data
8.3
45
Not enough data
8.3
38
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.8
60
Not enough data
Platform Integrations
7.8
38
Not enough data
7.4
38
Not enough data
8.1
40
Not enough data
Lease Administration Platform Features
9.0
221
9.1
64
9.0
219
9.2
64
8.8
200
8.9
63
9.0
224
8.9
64
8.3
185
8.4
59
8.4
163
Feature Not Available
8.5
156
Feature Not Available
8.3
161
8.3
60
8.8
232
9.3
65
9.1
235
9.0
64
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
AppFolio Property Manager and Rent Manager are categorized as Lease Administration and Property Management
Unique Categories
AppFolio Property Manager is categorized as Community Association Management and Real Estate Marketing
Rent Manager is categorized as Self-Storage Facility Management and Vacation Rental
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
AppFolio Property Manager
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Rent Manager
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Real Estate
72.9%
Accounting
9.4%
Commercial Real Estate
6.5%
Non-Profit Organization Management
1.9%
Management Consulting
1.2%
Other
8.0%
Real Estate
71.0%
Commercial Real Estate
12.7%
Accounting
7.2%
Management Consulting
3.6%
Consulting
0.5%
Other
5.0%
Most Helpful Reviews
AppFolio Property Manager
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Diane D.
Verified User in Real Estate
Efficient and streamlined software that’s easy to use
Most Helpful Critical Review
Devin B.
Verified User in Real Estate
Everything from the salesperson to the onboarding team has been beyond misleading. We were supposed to launch, but when we couldn't get our part together (lack of training), we had to postpone. We later found out that Appfolio wasn't anywhere close to...
Rent Manager
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Chris F.
Verified User in Real Estate
Rent Manager is incredibly flexible, while also being very user friendly. The capabilities of the system are unmatched, and they are still very actively developing the software and adding new features.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Real Estate
It's awful, the customer service is awful. They will lie to you about upgrades, and launch new features that aren't fully designed or usable. They will nickel and dime you for everything, including thousands for upgrades and intergrations that they will...
Diane D.
Verified User in Real Estate
Efficient and streamlined software that’s easy to use
Chris F.
Verified User in Real Estate
Rent Manager is incredibly flexible, while also being very user friendly. The capabilities of the system are unmatched, and they are still very actively developing the software and adding new features.
Devin B.
Verified User in Real Estate
Everything from the salesperson to the onboarding team has been beyond misleading. We were supposed to launch, but when we couldn't get our part together (lack of training), we had to postpone. We later found out that Appfolio wasn't anywhere close to...
Verified User in Real Estate
It's awful, the customer service is awful. They will lie to you about upgrades, and launch new features that aren't fully designed or usable. They will nickel and dime you for everything, including thousands for upgrades and intergrations that they will...
Discussions
What other programs can Appfolio link to?
3 comments
JL
Hi Kaila! Thank you so much for asking that question. My name is Jasmine and I'm a Research Analyst at G2. I specialize in a few vertical industries,...Read more
What software do property managers use?
2 comments
ME
AppFolio is a company that provides cloud-based software solutions for property management and legal industries.Read more
What is AppFolio property manager?
1 comment
PC
It is a property management system focused mainly on small residential properties.Read more
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