Landlord Studio is a popular mobile-first app for landlords. It's free for up to 3 units and then $12/month for the Pro plan. It focuses on income and expense tracking, with rent collection added later. It works well for what it does, but there are gaps.
Landlord Studio doesn't have built-in e-signatures. You need a separate tool (DocuSign, HelloSign, etc.) to get leases signed electronically. AnyRentCloud includes e-signatures for free on every account via Documenso.
No AI features in Landlord Studio. AnyRentCloud has an AI assistant that understands your properties, tenants, payments, and expenses. Ask it questions in plain English.
Landlord Studio's free plan caps at 3 units. If you buy a 4th property, you're on the $12/month plan. AnyRentCloud supports up to 50 units with no monthly fee.
Both platforms import bank transactions. But AnyRentCloud's auto-categorization is tied directly to your property data. Transactions get matched to properties, categorized by IRS Schedule E line items, and can be exported for tax filing. The integration between rent income (via Stripe) and bank expenses is tighter.
| Feature | AnyRentCloud | Landlord Studio Free | Landlord Studio Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly fee | $0 | $0 (3 units max) | $12/mo |
| Unit limit | 50 | 3 | Unlimited |
| Rent collection | Payment links | Yes | Yes |
| Bank imports | Yes | Limited | Yes |
| Auto-categorization | Yes | Basic | Yes |
| Schedule E | Yes | No | Yes |
| E-signatures | Yes (free) | No | No |
| AI assistant | Yes | No | No |
| Late fees | Automatic | Manual | Automatic |
| Maintenance | Yes | Basic | Yes |
| Receipt scanning | No | Yes | Yes |
| Mileage tracking | No | No | Yes |
Landlord Studio has a polished mobile app with receipt scanning and mileage tracking. If you drive between properties and want to log miles in the same app you use for everything else, that's a nice touch. They also have a strong focus on the mobile experience.
No unit limit on the free plan. E-signatures included. AI assistant. Tighter integration between rent collection and expense tracking. No tenant app required for payment.
No 3-unit limit. No monthly fee. E-signatures included.