SimplifyEm has been around for years and it gets the basics done: income tracking, expense tracking, and reports. But at $40-$75/month with an interface that hasn't been meaningfully updated in a while, a lot of landlords are looking for something newer.
SimplifyEm charges $40/month for 1-10 units, $55 for 11-20, and $75 for 21-50. That's $480-$900/year. AnyRentCloud is $0/month with a 1.25% fee on collected rent.
AnyRentCloud connects to your bank via Stripe Financial Connections and automatically imports and categorizes transactions. SimplifyEm has expense tracking but you're mostly entering things manually or importing CSV files.
AnyRentCloud includes free e-signatures via Documenso. SimplifyEm does not have built-in e-signatures.
Ask AnyRentCloud questions in plain English about your portfolio. "What's my total insurance cost?" or "Which tenants paid late this quarter?" SimplifyEm has no AI features.
AnyRentCloud sends tenants a payment link. They pay with ACH, card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, or Cash App. No app needed. SimplifyEm collects rent through their portal.
| Feature | AnyRentCloud | SimplifyEm |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly fee | $0 | $40-$75/mo |
| Rent collection | Payment links | Tenant portal |
| Bank imports | Yes (auto-categorized) | CSV import |
| Schedule E | Yes | Yes |
| E-signatures | Yes (free) | No |
| AI assistant | Yes | No |
| Late fees | Automatic | Automatic |
| Maintenance | Yes | Yes |
| Tenant screening | Coming soon | Yes |
| Mobile experience | Mobile-friendly web app | Basic |
SimplifyEm has tenant screening built in and has been around long enough to have a track record. If you need screening today, that's a plus.
If you want a modern tool that handles rent collection, bank imports, e-signatures, and tax prep with no monthly fee, AnyRentCloud is the upgrade from SimplifyEm. You save $480-$900/year in software fees and get a better experience.
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