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Head-to-head · Rental Property Showing Software

Frontdesk Self-Guided Tours vs Showdigs

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
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
Showdigs #5 in Rental Property Showing Software 8.8/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Showdigs

Frontdesk Self-Guided Tours leads on 1 check, Showdigs on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreFrontdesk Self-Guided Tours · 9.2/10
  • Free planonly Frontdesk Self-Guided Tours
  • Free trialonly Frontdesk Self-Guided Tours
  • Most featuresFrontdesk Self-Guided Tours · 5 of 5

Frontdesk Self-Guided Tours scores higher on our rubric for rental property showing software: 9.2 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.

Frontdesk Self-Guided Tours offers free plan; Showdigs doesn't.

Frontdesk Self-Guided Tours is the better fit for teams wanting free-to-start self-guided tours. Showdigs is the better fit for cost-conscious property managers needing broad workflows.

  • Frontdesk Self-Guided Tours fits best

    Teams wanting free-to-start self-guided tours

  • Showdigs fits best

    Cost-conscious property managers needing broad workflows

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Side by side

Feature Frontdesk Self-Guided Tours 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Showdigs 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.8
Ranking #2 in Rental Property Showing Software #5 in Rental Property Showing Software
Best for Teams wanting free-to-start self-guided tours Cost-conscious property managers needing broad workflows
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $79/mo $1.20/unit/mo
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial 7 days —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Live chat Email, Phone
Integrations 20 integrations 5 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Frontdesk Self-Guided Tours 5/5 · Showdigs 0/5
Self-guided tours ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Access control ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Prospect scheduling ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Showing feedback ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Automated follow-up ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Mobile support Not checked yet Not checked yet
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
  • Covers syndication, inquiries, screening, scheduling, and self-showings
  • Identity verification supports secure self-guided property tours
  • Integrates with AppFolio, Buildium, Rentvine, Propertyware, and Yardi
Cons
  • The Free plan includes limited usage
  • The product is available on web only
  • Partner / Enterprise pricing uses custom usage limits and integrations
  • No free plan is available
  • Platform access is limited to the web
  • Monthly minimums apply to unit-based pricing
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…

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Showdigs is a leasing operations platform for property managers who want to coordinate rental marketing, prospect communication, showing logistics, and follow-up in one workflow. It distributes listings to connected rental platforms and…

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  1. Frontdesk Self-Guided ToursRental Property Showing Software 9.2Free plan · 7-day trial
  2. ShowdigsRental Property Showing Software 8.8Paid

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

  • Showdigs — where it wins

    • Covers syndication, inquiries, screening, scheduling, and self-showings
    • Identity verification supports secure self-guided property tours
    • Integrates with AppFolio, Buildium, Rentvine, Propertyware, and Yardi

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is available
    • Platform access is limited to the web
    • Monthly minimums apply to unit-based pricing
  • 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 →
  • Showdigs8.8/10 · Paid

    Broad leasing workflows at a low per-unit price, with web-based operations and AI coverage.

    Visit ShowdigsFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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