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Head-to-head · Property Management Software

Rentec Direct vs Hemlane

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score Rentec Direct #15 in Property Management Software 6.3/10 From $25/mo · 14-day trial ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Rentec Direct
Hemlane #18 in Property Management Software 6.2/10 Free plan · paid from $30/mo · 14-day trial Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Hemlane

Rentec Direct leads on 1 check, Hemlane on 1, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreRentec Direct · 6.3/10
  • Lowest starting priceRentec Direct · $25/mo
  • Free planonly Hemlane

Rentec Direct scores higher on our rubric for property management software: 6.3 against 6.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #15 and #18.

Hemlane offers free plan; Rentec Direct doesn't. Rentec Direct is cheaper to start at $25/mo against $30/mo.

Rentec Direct is the better fit for small and midsize landlords. Hemlane is the better fit for small landlords starting with rental management.

  • Rentec Direct fits best

    Small and midsize landlords

  • Hemlane fits best

    Small landlords starting with rental management

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Side by side

Feature Rentec Direct 6.3/10 Visit ↗ Hemlane 6.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 6.3 6.2
Ranking #15 in Property Management Software #18 in Property Management Software
Best for Small and midsize landlords Small landlords starting with rental management
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $25/mo (best) $30/mo
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
Free trial length 14 days 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Phone, Live chat, Docs · 24/7 Docs · 24/7
Compliance 2FA 2FA
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Rentec Direct 5/5 · Hemlane 5/5
Online rent collection ✓ ✓
Tenant portal ✓ ✓
Maintenance management ✓ ✓
Property accounting ✓ ✓
Lease management ✓ ✓
Specs
Included units 10 units Not published
Mobile app coverage Ios and android Ios and android
Our review
Pros
  • Accounting, rent collection, portals, and maintenance in one platform
  • Mobile apps support landlords, tenants, and owners
  • QuickBooks, bank sync, screening, leasing, and marketing integrations
  • Free Starter plan includes advertising, screening, and rental accounting
  • Online rent collection, lease tools, and a tenant portal
  • Higher tiers add repair coordination and leasing services
Cons
  • No free plan is available
  • Rentec Starter supports up to 10 properties and tenants
  • Rentec PM is needed for owner ACH payments and trust accounting
  • Paid plans start at $30 per month
  • The mobile app is for tenants, not owners or property managers
  • Support channels list documentation
Our verdict

Rentec Direct is cloud-based property management software for landlords, investors, and professional property managers. It combines property, tenant, and owner ledger accounting with online rent collection, tenant and owner portals,…

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Hemlane is cloud and mobile property management software for landlords, rental owners, property managers, agents, and brokerages. Its Starter plan gives small landlords a free way to handle rental advertising, applicant and tenant…

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  1. Rentec DirectProperty Management Software 6.3From $25/mo · 14-day trial
  2. HemlaneProperty Management Software 6.2Free plan · paid from $30/mo · 14-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Rentec Direct — where it wins

    • Accounting, rent collection, portals, and maintenance in one platform
    • Mobile apps support landlords, tenants, and owners
    • QuickBooks, bank sync, screening, leasing, and marketing integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is available
    • Rentec Starter supports up to 10 properties and tenants
    • Rentec PM is needed for owner ACH payments and trust accounting

  • Hemlane — where it wins

    • Free Starter plan includes advertising, screening, and rental accounting
    • Online rent collection, lease tools, and a tenant portal
    • Higher tiers add repair coordination and leasing services

    Where it doesn't

    • Paid plans start at $30 per month
    • The mobile app is for tenants, not owners or property managers
    • Support channels list documentation
  • Rentec Direct6.3/10 · From $25/mo · 14-day trial

    A broad property management suite with accounting, payments, portals, and maintenance tools.

    Visit Rentec DirectFull verdict →
  • Hemlane6.2/10 · Free plan · paid from $30/mo · 14-day trial

    A free entry plan covers rental basics; paid tiers add leasing and maintenance support.

    Visit HemlaneFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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