Head-to-head · Property Management Software
Rent Manager vs Hemlane
Rent Manager leads on 0 checks, Hemlane on 1, 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 scoreRent Manager · 7.3/10
- Free planonly Hemlane
Rent Manager scores higher on our rubric for property management software: 7.3 against 6.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #18.
Hemlane offers free plan; Rent Manager doesn't publish it.
Rent Manager is the better fit for highly customizable property operations. Hemlane is the better fit for small landlords starting with rental management.
- Rent Manager fits best
Highly customizable property operations
- Hemlane fits best
Small landlords starting with rental management
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Side by side
| Feature | Rent Manager 7.3/10 Visit ↗ | Hemlane 6.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.3 | 6.2 |
| Ranking | #6 in Property Management Software | #18 in Property Management Software |
| Best for | Highly customizable property operations | Small landlords starting with rental management |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Not published | $30/mo |
| Free plan | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Phone, Docs | Docs · 24/7 |
| Compliance | SOC 2, PCI DSS, 2FA | 2FA |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features Rent Manager 5/5 · Hemlane 5/5 | ||
| Online rent collection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tenant portal | ✓ | ✓ |
| Maintenance management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Property accounting | ✓ | ✓ |
| Lease management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Included units | Not published | Not published |
| Mobile app coverage | Ios and android | Ios and android |
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| Our verdict | Rent Manager is property management software for companies handling residential, commercial, affordable housing, associations, and other real estate portfolios. Its scope spans double-entry accounting, budgeting, bank reconciliation,… Read the review → |
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… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Rent Manager — where it wins
- Double-entry accounting covers payables, receivables, budgeting, and reconciliation.
- Combines portals, payments, leasing, maintenance, inspections, and reporting.
- Read/write API access and customizable workflows support tailored operations.
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires a sales quote rather than published plan prices.
- Video inspections and maintenance scheduling require the Premium plan.
- The rmAppSuite Pro mobile app starts with the Plus plan.
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
- Rent Manager7.3/10 · Pricing on request
A broad property operations suite for teams that need accounting, leasing, portals, and mobile workflows.
Visit Rent ManagerFull 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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