Which is cheaper, TurboTenant or Avail?

Both have real free tiers. On paid plans, TurboTenant is flat ($149–199/yr, about $12.42–16.58/mo) while Avail Plus is $9 per unit per month — so Avail is comparable at 1–2 units and several times more expensive by 10.

Which has better lease agreements?

Avail's free, lawyer-reviewed, state-specific templates are the standout. TurboTenant offers leases and unlimited e-signing on paid plans, but Avail's legal review at $0 is the differentiator.

Can I use both at once?

Yes, and some landlords do: one platform for marketing a vacancy, another for day-to-day rent and operations. Just keep rent collection in a single system so your ledger has one source of truth.

TurboTenant vs Avail

Both are free-first leasing platforms, both screen tenants and collect rent, and both are excellent under five units. The real differences are in the paid pricing model and where each one's ceiling sits. Here's the head-to-head.

Last reviewed: July 12, 2026

The short version

Under 5 units they're near-interchangeable — pick the one whose free tier annoys you less. The fork is the paid model: TurboTenant charges a flat $149–199/yr (about $12.42–16.58/mo) regardless of unit count, while Avail Plus charges $9 per unit per month. The moment you cross a handful of doors, TurboTenant wins on cost; Avail keeps the edge on lease quality with lawyer-reviewed state templates.

TurboTenantAvail

Free tierListings, applications, screening, rent collection, maintenance — $0, unlimited unitsListings, screening, state-specific lawyer-reviewed leases, rent collection — $0, unlimited units

Paid pricing modelFlat: Essentials $149/yr, Pro $199/yr — any unit countPer unit: $9/unit/mo on Unlimited Plus

Paid cost at 10 units~$12.42–16.58/mo — flat$90/mo — scales linearly

Rent payment feesFree plan passes fees to tenants (cards ~3.49%); ACH fees waived on ProFree plan: tenant pays $2.50/ACH, 3.5% cards; Plus waives ACH

Leases & e-signUnlimited e-signatures on paid plans; landlord forms packLawyer-reviewed, state-specific templates free; customization on Plus

Listing syndicationSyndicates across the major rental listing sitesRealtor.com network syndication (Avail is Realtor.com-owned)

Best portfolio size1–20 units1–5 units

Pricing as of July 2026, from public pricing pages — confirm current terms on each vendor's site.

Choose TurboTenant if…

You plan to grow past ~5 units and want the subscription to stay flat
You live in the mobile app and want the broadest listing syndication
You want ACH fees waived (Pro plan) without paying per door

Choose Avail if…

You have 1–5 units and want the strongest free lease templates in the category
Realtor.com-network exposure matters for your market
You value a guided, first-timer-friendly flow over feature breadth

Managing 20+ units? You've likely outgrown both

TurboTenant and Avail are leasing platforms: their center of gravity is finding and signing tenants. At 20+ self-managed units the job inverts — vacancies are occasional, but rent, ledgers, and renewals are daily. StackRent is an operations layer built for exactly that landlord: the rent-and-money loop on flat, unit-gated tiers. It's launching soon — join the waitlist below.

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, TurboTenant or Avail?: Both have real free tiers. On paid plans, TurboTenant is flat ($149–199/yr, about $12.42–16.58/mo) while Avail Plus is $9 per unit per month — so Avail is comparable at 1–2 units and several times more expensive by 10.
Which has better lease agreements?: Avail's free, lawyer-reviewed, state-specific templates are the standout. TurboTenant offers leases and unlimited e-signing on paid plans, but Avail's legal review at $0 is the differentiator.
Can I use both at once?: Yes, and some landlords do: one platform for marketing a vacancy, another for day-to-day rent and operations. Just keep rent collection in a single system so your ledger has one source of truth.