Keyhold review
A focused free option for small landlords managing rent, leases, and maintenance.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Keyhold is web-based property management software for self-managing landlords and small property managers handling 1–50 units. It brings rent collection, payment status tracking, maintenance requests, lease records, signed PDF storage, tenant messaging, and a tenant portal into one workspace. The Free plan supports up to four units and includes Stripe rent collection, maintenance requests with photo attachments, lease tracking, PDF storage, and tenant communication. That makes Keyhold a practical fit for landlords moving away from spreadsheets, payment-app requests, and maintenance text threads.
The product’s strongest advantage is its focused rent and tenant workflow. Stripe checkout links can be emailed monthly, while automatic paid, pending, and overdue statuses provide a clear view of payment progress. Tenants can access payments, submit maintenance requests, attach photos, and communicate through the portal. Property, unit, tenant, rent amount, and due-date records add structure without requiring a broad property-management suite. Landlords needing these core workflows for a very small portfolio should find the free plan particularly relevant.
The trade-off is scope and product maturity. Keyhold is web-only, so it does not provide mobile apps, and its published integration is Stripe. The service is also described as early-access software; during that period, payment features operate in Stripe test mode, and paid plans begin after notice and affirmative opt-in. The Pro plan adds unlimited properties, no setup fee, no per-lease fees, no contracts, cancellation at any time, and priority support. Choose Keyhold for focused rent, lease, maintenance, and tenant workflows; choose a broader alternative if you need a more extensive property-management ecosystem or mobile access.
Keyhold pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Free plan includes rent collection, maintenance, leases, and tenant messaging
- Stripe links track paid, pending, and overdue rent statuses
- Tenant portal supports payments, maintenance requests, and messaging
- Where it doesn't
- Web-only access with no mobile apps
- Early-access payment features use Stripe test mode
- Narrower workflow coverage than full-suite property platforms
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