You want tenants to pay rent on time, every month, without you having to chase them. That's what a good rent collection app does. Here are the best options right now, what they actually cost, and who each one is best for.
| App | Landlord Cost | ACH Fee | Tenant Experience | Late Fee Automation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AnyRentCloud | $0/mo (1.25% fee) | Capped at $5 | Payment link | Yes |
| TurboTenant | $0/mo | Free for landlord | Portal | Yes |
| Avail | $0/mo | $2.50 (tenant pays) | Portal | Yes |
| Innago | $0/mo | Tenant pays | Portal | Yes |
| Baselane | $0/mo | Free | Portal | Yes |
| Stessa Pro | $12/mo | Varies | Portal | Yes |
| TenantCloud | $18+/mo | $2.00 | Portal | Yes |
| Buildium | $55+/mo | $1.25 | Portal | Yes |
Cost: $0/month. 1.25% platform fee on collected rent. ACH capped at $5. Cards 2.9% + 30c (configurable who pays).
What stands out: Tenants get a payment link. No app, no portal, no account needed. They click the link, pick ACH or card or Apple Pay, and pay. That's the simplest tenant experience of any platform on this list.
Beyond rent collection, AnyRentCloud also imports bank transactions, does auto-categorization for taxes, includes free e-signatures, has an AI assistant, and exports Schedule E data. All for $0/month.
Drawback: No tenant screening yet.
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Cost: $0/month. Free ACH.
What stands out: Baselane gives landlords a dedicated bank account with built-in rent collection and bookkeeping. ACH is free. If you want a separate rental business bank account with zero fees, Baselane is hard to beat.
Drawback: No e-signatures. No AI. More limited property management features.
Cost: $0 for landlords. Premium $8.25/month.
What stands out: Listing syndication plus rent collection. Post a listing, screen applicants, then collect rent from the same platform. Free for the landlord.
Drawback: No bank imports. E-signatures only on Premium. Tenants need a portal account.
Cost: $0 for landlords. Tenants pay all processing fees.
What stands out: Truly zero cost for the landlord. The tenant covers ACH and card processing fees. Good for landlords who want to pay absolutely nothing.
Drawback: Some tenants push back on paying fees. No bank imports.
Cost: $0 for landlords. Unlimited Plus $7/unit/month.
What stands out: Free tier includes rent collection, maintenance, and tenant screening. Good all-around free option.
Drawback: No bank imports. E-signatures locked behind paid plan. Tenants pay ACH fee on free tier.
Collect rent with a payment link. $0/month.