PropertyFolio vs Avail: Plans and Rental Workflows
By PropertyFolio · Published 2026-06-24 · Updated 2026-09-18
Compare PropertyFolio's property-based plans with Avail's rental tools and per-unit Unlimited Plus upgrade.
This guide is published by PropertyFolio, one of the products compared. It is a documented starting point for evaluation, not an independent ranking or a claim that we tested every feature.
Competitor facts in the table were checked on September 18, 2026 against Avail's official pricing and feature page. Follow that source for current plans, eligibility and charges.
| Consideration | PropertyFolio | Avail |
|---|---|---|
| Plans and price | Free for 2 properties; paid web plans start at $9/month. Limits count properties, not units. Paid capabilities and third-party charges are separate. | Free Unlimited and paid Unlimited Plus, priced per unit. Tenant screening and payment fees have their own terms. |
| Rental operations | Income and expenses, tenant records, reviewed lease tools, rent collection, inspections and repairs. US residential properties; availability depends on role, plan and app version. | Unlimited lists rental advertising, applications, state-specific leases with signing, rent collection, maintenance and income/expense tracking. |
| Documents and advanced tools | AI document extraction with review. Paid Investment Analyzer includes evidence, financing, offer scenarios and saved outcome tracking; estimates are not guaranteed returns. | Unlimited Plus adds features including faster payments, waived ACH charges, lease customization and reusable lease templates. |
A capability missing from this table is not a claim that either product lacks it. Ask for a demonstration of the specific task you need.
What to prioritize in your evaluation
- Count both properties and units: a duplex can affect per-property and per-unit plan totals differently.
- Review the lease customization and payment timing available at your selected tier.
- Inspect tenant communications and maintenance from a phone alongside income/expense exports.
Where PropertyFolio fits
PropertyFolio brings property records, rent, expenses, leases and repairs together for independent landlords. You can enter records manually or review fields extracted from supported documents. Investment tools are for researching a prospective purchase as well as revisiting its assumptions.
Investment Analyzer, team access, tenant screening and bank-connected mortgage import require a paid plan. Analyzer search limits and community page limits vary by plan. Screening and online payment processing have separate charges; in-app subscription pricing can differ from web pricing.
PropertyFolio does not offer a general ledger or automatic bank-transaction feeds. Bank connection is for mortgages. Listing syndication, commercial leasing and Canada support remain planned features. Community announcements are available on the web; check the installed app version for mobile availability.
Try the workflow before moving your portfolio
Use sample records to inspect a monthly budget, one lease and one maintenance request. Check the tenant view, export options and how your selected plan handles your property and unit count. Include subscription, payment and screening charges in the comparison.
Download the rental software evaluation checklist, read the small-landlord selection guide, or explore PropertyFolio and its plan limits.
Start PropertyFolio free with 2 properties. No credit card required; paid features and processing charges are separate.