Head-to-head · Rent Payment Software
RentRedi vs DoorStax
RentRedi leads on 2 checks, DoorStax on 0, and 4 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 scoreRentRedi · 9.1/10
- Lowest starting priceRentRedi · $5/mo
- Free planonly RentRedi
- Free trialonly DoorStax
- Most featuresDoorStax · 4 of 4
RentRedi scores higher on our rubric for rent payment software: 9.1 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #8.
RentRedi offers free plan; DoorStax doesn't. RentRedi is cheaper to start at $5/mo against $150/mo.
RentRedi is the better fit for landlords needing mobile apps and full workflows. DoorStax is the better fit for property managers needing reconciliation and payouts.
- RentRedi fits best
Landlords needing mobile apps and full workflows
- DoorStax fits best
Property managers needing reconciliation and payouts
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Side by side
| Feature | RentRedi 9.1/10 Visit ↗ | DoorStax 8.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.1 | 8.5 |
| Ranking | #2 in Rent Payment Software | #8 in Rent Payment Software |
| Best for | Landlords needing mobile apps and full workflows | Property managers needing reconciliation and payouts |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $5/mo (best) | $150/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | — | 14 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Integrations | 9 integrations | 5 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market | Small business, Mid-market |
| Features RentRedi 1/4 · DoorStax 4/4 | ||
| Tenant payment portal | ✓ | ✓ |
| Autopay | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Payment reminders | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Owner disbursements | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Payment methods | Not checked yet | Bank_and_card |
| Payout timing | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | RentRedi is property management software for independent landlords and property managers who want rent collection, tenant communication, maintenance, leasing, listings, and accounting in one system. Landlords get web-based tools, while… Read the review → |
DoorStax is rent collection and property management software for independent landlords, property owners, and property managers. It supports ACH and card payments, tenant portals, autopay, automated reminders, overdue notices, payment… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
RentRedi — where it wins
- Free plan includes tenant portals, rent tracking, and maintenance requests
- Supports ACH, card, cash payments, AutoPay, reminders, and recurring charges
- Combines leasing, maintenance, listings, accounting, and tenant messaging
Where it doesn't
- Accounting and tax reports are limited to the Grow plan
- The broadest leasing and screening tools require a paid tier
- 100+ units or custom integrations require contacting sales
DoorStax — where it wins
- Automated reconciliation, immutable ledgers, and financial reporting
- ACH and card payments with tenant autopay and smart retries
- Owner payout calculations, disbursements, and fee automation
Where it doesn't
- Landlord Plan costs $150 per month for up to 50 units
- Product access is web-only
- Broader property operations may exceed simple rent collection needs
- RentRedi9.1/10 · Free plan
RentRedi brings rent collection, leasing, maintenance, and accounting into one landlord workflow.
Visit RentRediFull verdict → - DoorStax8.5/10 · 14-day trial
DoorStax combines rent payments, reconciliation, owner payouts, and property workflows.
Visit DoorStaxFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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