Head-to-head · Property Management Software
Rentec Direct vs Arthur
Rentec Direct leads on 0 checks, Arthur on 1, and 6 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 · 7.0/10
- Free trialonly Rentec Direct
Rentec Direct scores higher on our rubric for property management software: 7.0 against 4.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #21 and #48.
Arthur leads on included units: 55 units versus 10 units.
Rentec Direct is the better fit for small and midsize landlords. Arthur is the better fit for UK property and room managers.
- Rentec Direct fits best
Small and midsize landlords
- Arthur fits best
UK property and room managers
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Side by side
| Feature | Rentec Direct 7.0/10 Visit ↗ | Arthur 4.4/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.0 | 4.4 |
| Ranking | #21 in Property Management Software | #48 in Property Management Software |
| Best for | Small and midsize landlords | UK property and room managers |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $25/mo | £82.50/unit/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | 14 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Phone, Live chat, Docs · 24/7 | Tickets |
| Compliance | 2FA | GDPR |
| Integrations | 17 integrations | 8 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Rentec Direct 5/5 · Arthur 5/5 | ||
| Online rent collection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tenant portal | ✓ | ✓ |
| Maintenance management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Property accounting | ✓ | ✓ |
| Lease management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Included units | 10 units | 55 units (best) |
| Mobile app coverage | Ios and android | Ios and android |
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| 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,… Read the review → |
Arthur is cloud property management software for landlords, letting agents, student housing providers and social housing organisations. It brings property and room-level portfolio management, tenant and occupant portals, maintenance,… Read the review → |
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
Arthur — where it wins
- Manages portfolios at both property and room level
- Combines maintenance, accounting, compliance and rent workflows
- UK-focused integrations include Rightmove, Zoopla and Fixflo
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is available
- Plans use annual billing
- The lowest listed tier starts with 55 included units
- Rentec Direct7.0/10 · 14-day trial
A broad property management suite with accounting, payments, portals, and maintenance tools.
Visit Rentec DirectFull verdict → - Arthur4.4/10 · Paid
A broad UK-focused platform for managing properties, rooms, tenants, maintenance and finances.
Visit ArthurFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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