Cheaper, faster, friendlier.
Most tenant-screening tools either charge you a monthly fee, force you into property-management software you don't need, or skip checks the report should include. Here's how we stack up.
| Service | Starting price | Credit + score | Criminal | Housing records | A la carte pricing | Bundled software |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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RentalApplication.ai
That's us
|
$24.99 Basic plan |
✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Optional |
|
Avail
|
$55 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Required | |
|
TurboTenant
|
$45 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Required | |
|
RentSpree
|
$39.99 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Optional |
|
RentPrep
|
$29 | ✓ | ✓ | None | ||
|
Zillow Rental Manager
|
$35 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Required |
Pricing reflects rates published by each provider on the date noted, sourced from each provider's public website. Competitor prices change; please confirm current pricing with the provider before relying on this comparison. Trademarks are the property of their respective owners; we are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any of the above. The Services are not currently available for properties in Vermont, Massachusetts, or New York; per-applicant fees are capped in Wisconsin, Virginia, Philadelphia (PA), and Washington, D.C. — see the Terms of Service §6.
What actually makes us different
No subscription, ever
You only pay when you actually run a screening. Empty months cost you $0.
Most reports return within minutes
Once your applicant verifies their ID, most reports land in your dashboard within minutes. AI reference calls take a few hours and bank-link income verification adds a couple of minutes.
No software to learn
One page in, one report out. We don't try to also be your accounting, leasing, or maintenance tool.
Compliance handled
Adverse-action letters, dispute workflows, and state-specific rules — all built in.
Try it on one applicant.
No credit card required to send the invite. You only pay when the report is delivered.
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