Frontdesk Self-Guided Tours vs iApartments Self-Guided Tours

Frontdesk Self-Guided Tours9.2Visit iApartments Self-Guided Tours9.0Visit

Higher score Frontdesk Self-Guided Tours #2 in Rental Property Showing Software 9.2/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Frontdesk

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iApartments Self-Guided Tours #3 in Rental Property Showing Software 9.0/10 Paid ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit iApartments

• Frontdesk Self-Guided Tours fits best

  Teams wanting free-to-start self-guided tours

• iApartments Self-Guided Tours fits best

  Multifamily teams needing guided self-tour operations

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Side by side

Feature	Frontdesk Self-Guided Tours 9.2/10 Visit ↗	iApartments Self-Guided Tours 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	9.0
Ranking	#2 in Rental Property Showing Software	#3 in Rental Property Showing Software
Best for	Teams wanting free-to-start self-guided tours	Multifamily teams needing guided self-tour operations
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	$79/mo	$162/unit/yr
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	7 days	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Live chat	Email, Phone
Compliance	SOC 2, HIPAA, SSO/SAML	SOC 2
Integrations	20 integrations	12 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Frontdesk Self-Guided Tours 5/5 · iApartments Self-Guided Tours 5/5
Self-guided tours	✓	✓
Access control	✓	✓
Prospect scheduling	✓	✓
Showing feedback	✓	✓
Automated follow-up	✓	✓
Specs
Mobile support	Not checked yet	Browser
Max properties	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	24/7 scheduling with identity checks and time-bounded access credentials Smart-lock support across five listed access-control integrations PMS sync, in-tour assistance, feedback, and automated follow-up	Schedules prospects, manages unit inventory, and captures tour activity Uses government ID and biometric selfie verification for prospect access Syncs tour and prospect data with major leasing and property platforms
Cons	The Free plan includes limited usage The product is available on web only Partner / Enterprise pricing uses custom usage limits and integrations	Annual pricing starts at $162 per unit, making deployment a significant cost Higher-tier packages add smart-apartment capabilities beyond tour operations Access hardware and platform integrations may require broader deployment planning
Our verdict	Frontdesk Self-Guided Tours is an AI-powered scheduling and access-coordination product for rental housing operators. It is designed for multifamily, build-to-rent, single-family rental, student housing, senior living, and affordable… Read the review →	iApartments Self-Guided Tours is designed for multifamily, student-housing, and build-to-rent communities that want prospects to tour apartments without an on-site leasing agent. Prospects can select available units, schedule visits,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Frontdesk Self-Guided Tours — where it wins

  • 24/7 scheduling with identity checks and time-bounded access credentials
  • Smart-lock support across five listed access-control integrations
  • PMS sync, in-tour assistance, feedback, and automated follow-up

  Where it doesn't

  • The Free plan includes limited usage
  • The product is available on web only
  • Partner / Enterprise pricing uses custom usage limits and integrations

• iApartments Self-Guided Tours — where it wins

  • Schedules prospects, manages unit inventory, and captures tour activity
  • Uses government ID and biometric selfie verification for prospect access
  • Syncs tour and prospect data with major leasing and property platforms

  Where it doesn't

  • Annual pricing starts at $162 per unit, making deployment a significant cost
  • Higher-tier packages add smart-apartment capabilities beyond tour operations
  • Access hardware and platform integrations may require broader deployment planning

• Frontdesk Self-Guided Tours9.2/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

  A free-to-start option for teams automating rental showings, access, and follow-up.

  Visit FrontdeskFull verdict →
• iApartments Self-Guided Tours9.0/10 · Paid

  A strong fit for multifamily teams managing self-guided tours across connected properties.

  Visit iApartmentsFull verdict →