Avail vs TurboTenant: Which Is Better in 2026?
Updated October 4, 2026. Independent editorial; how we research.
Both are free for DIY landlords. Avail charges per unit for its upgrade; TurboTenant charges a flat annual fee, which favors landlords with more doors.
| Avail | TurboTenant | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | Free |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Freemium |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Primary category | Property Management | Property Management |
Our Verdict
Avail and TurboTenant are the two best-known free tools for self-managing landlords, and their core feature lists look nearly identical: listing syndication, online applications, tenant screening, lease signing, rent collection and maintenance tracking. Both are residential products rather than commercial real estate software. Avail is part of Realtor.com. TurboTenant is an independent company based in Colorado.
The meaningful difference is how the paid upgrade is priced. Avail's free plan is called Unlimited, and its Unlimited Plus plan costs $9 per unit per month. TurboTenant's paid plans are flat annual fees by portfolio band: for 1 to 10 units, Essentials is $149 a year and Pro is $199 a year, rising in steps for larger portfolios. One unit on Avail's paid plan costs $108 a year, so a single-unit landlord pays less on Avail, while anyone with two or more units pays less on TurboTenant.
Fees on the free plans matter too. On Avail's free plan, tenants pay $2.50 per bank transfer, which Unlimited Plus waives. On TurboTenant, renters pay a $2 ACH fee unless the landlord is on Pro, where ACH is free. Both pass card processing fees to the payer, and on both the applicant normally pays for screening.
Avail wins for landlords with one or two units who want lawyer-reviewed lease templates and exposure on Realtor.com. Its upgrade adds faster rent deposits, custom application questions and lease customization. The caveat is that per-unit pricing climbs quickly as you add doors.
TurboTenant wins for landlords with several units. The flat fee covers the whole portfolio, Pro adds income verification and built-in accounting, and there is an optional full-service tier for owners who want to hand off management. The caveats: leases and e-signatures sit behind the paid plans, and the pricing bands step up above 10, 30 and 60 units.
Choose Avail if you have one or two rentals and want the simplest free setup. Choose TurboTenant if you have three or more units or expect to add them. Neither is designed for professional managers handling properties for third-party owners.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are Avail and TurboTenant really free?
Yes, both have a free landlord plan covering listings, applications, screening, rent collection and maintenance requests. The costs fall on tenants as bank transfer, card and screening fees, and on landlords who choose a paid upgrade.
How much do the paid plans cost?
Avail Unlimited Plus is $9 per unit per month. TurboTenant charges a flat annual fee by portfolio size: for 1 to 10 units, Essentials is $149 a year and Pro is $199 a year, with higher bands for larger portfolios.
Which is cheaper for a landlord with five units?
TurboTenant. Five units on Avail Unlimited Plus costs $45 a month, or $540 a year, while TurboTenant Pro for up to 10 units is $199 a year. On the free plans the two are comparable.
Can I use Avail or TurboTenant for commercial leases?
They are built for residential rentals. Their lease templates, screening and listing syndication are all residential, so commercial landlords should look at commercial property management software instead.
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