Head-to-head · Rent Payment Software
Avail vs RentPay
Avail leads on 0 checks, RentPay on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreAvail · 9.2/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresRentPay · 3 of 4
Avail scores higher on our rubric for rent payment software: 9.2 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #6.
Avail is the better fit for budget-conscious landlords wanting broad coverage. RentPay is the better fit for tenants and agents needing flexible payment rails.
- Avail fits best
Budget-conscious landlords wanting broad coverage
- RentPay fits best
Tenants and agents needing flexible payment rails
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Side by side
| Feature | Avail 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | RentPay 8.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 8.7 |
| Ranking | #1 in Rent Payment Software | #6 in Rent Payment Software |
| Best for | Budget-conscious landlords wanting broad coverage | Tenants and agents needing flexible payment rails |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free |
| Starting price | $9/unit/mo | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Phone, Community, Docs | Phone, Email |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business |
| Features Avail 1/4 · RentPay 3/4 | ||
| Tenant payment portal | ✓ | ✓ |
| Autopay | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Payment reminders | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Owner disbursements | Not checked yet | — |
| Specs | ||
| Payment methods | Not checked yet | Bank_card_cash |
| Payout timing | Not checked yet | Same_day |
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| Our verdict | Avail is an online property management platform for independent and DIY landlords. It brings rental listing syndication, applications, screening reports, state-specific leases with digital signing, rent and fee collection, maintenance… Read the review → |
RentPay is a digital wallet and rent-payment scheduling service for tenants, real estate agencies and property managers in Australia. Tenants can add funds, set weekly, fortnightly or monthly rent schedules, and send payments to an agent.… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Avail — where it wins
- Free plan includes online rent collection and core rental tools
- Supports listings across 19 rental sites
- Combines leases, screening, maintenance, and accounting features
Where it doesn't
- Web-only experience with no native mobile app
- FastPay next-day deposits require the paid plan
- Priority Care support is limited to Unlimited Plus
RentPay — where it wins
- No monthly account fee and free bank or PayID funding
- Supports weekly, fortnightly and monthly recurring schedules
- Broad payment methods plus agent reminders and reconciliation support
Where it doesn't
- Available to tenants renting through an agent, not private landlords
- Transaction fees apply to some payment methods
- Agent-focused transfers limit fit for owner disbursement workflows
- Avail9.2/10 · Free plan
A broad, budget-friendly web platform for rent collection and rental operations.
Visit AvailFull verdict → - RentPay8.7/10 · Free plan
A free rent-payment wallet with broad payment rails and agent-focused tools.
Visit RentPayFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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