Frontdesk Self-Guided Tours vs ShowingHero

Frontdesk Self-Guided Tours9.2Visit ShowingHero8.7Visit

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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ShowingHero #6 in Rental Property Showing Software 8.7/10 Paid ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit ShowingHero

• Frontdesk Self-Guided Tours fits best

  Teams wanting free-to-start self-guided tours

• ShowingHero fits best

  Managers seeking inexpensive showing automation

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Side by side

Feature	Frontdesk Self-Guided Tours 9.2/10 Visit ↗	ShowingHero 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.7
Ranking	#2 in Rental Property Showing Software	#6 in Rental Property Showing Software
Best for	Teams wanting free-to-start self-guided tours	Managers seeking inexpensive showing automation
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	$79/mo	$20/unit/mo
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	7 days	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud
Platforms	Web	Web
Support	Email, Live chat	Email, Phone, Docs
Integrations	20 integrations	7 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Frontdesk Self-Guided Tours 5/5 · ShowingHero 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	Self-guided tours with electronic smart lockboxes Automated scheduling, reminders, notifications, and follow-up Pricing starts at $1.50 per unit monthly
Cons	The Free plan includes limited usage The product is available on web only Partner / Enterprise pricing uses custom usage limits and integrations	Web platform rather than a native mobile app No free plan Per-listing pricing can cost more for larger portfolios
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 →	ShowingHero is a hosted leasing and property-showing platform for property managers and real estate agents. It brings prospect scheduling, agent calendars, self-guided tours, screening questions, automated email and SMS notifications,… 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

• ShowingHero — where it wins

  • Self-guided tours with electronic smart lockboxes
  • Automated scheduling, reminders, notifications, and follow-up
  • Pricing starts at $1.50 per unit monthly

  Where it doesn't

  • Web platform rather than a native mobile app
  • No free plan
  • Per-listing pricing can cost more for larger portfolios

• 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 →
• ShowingHero8.7/10 · Paid

  Affordable showing automation with self-tours, screening, notifications, and reporting.

  Visit ShowingHeroFull verdict →