Comparison
Tenvale vs Hemlane
Hemlane is a hybrid platform: property-management software plus optional hands-on services like 24/7 repair coordination, a vetted repair network, and local leasing support on its higher tiers. Its free Starter plan is genuinely useful, and its paid plans price per unit on top of a monthly base fee — so cost scales with both your unit count and how much done-for-you service you want. Tenvale is software-only by design: one flat price for unlimited units, covering the rent-collection, autopay, maintenance-tracking, and Massachusetts-compliance basics self-managing landlords actually use.
Tenvale vs Hemlane at a glance
Starting price
- Tenvale
- $29.99/mo flat — unlimited units, no per-unit fees
- Hemlane
- Free Starter plan; paid plans $2–$58 per unit + $28/mo base fee — about $30–$86/mo for one unit (per published pricing)
Per-unit fees
- Tenvale
- None
- Hemlane
- Every paid plan adds $2–$58 per unit on top of the $28/mo base fee (per published pricing)
Free tier
- Tenvale
- 30-day free tier, no credit card, up to 100 units
- Hemlane
- Free-forever Starter plan, no card; 14-day trial on paid plans (per published pricing)
ACH fee on rent
- Tenvale
- 0.8% (max $5 per payment), no markup
- Hemlane
- No fee on ACH; 3% on debit/credit cards (per published pricing)
MA §15B deposit-interest tracking
- Tenvale
- Built-in MA §15B security-deposit interest tracking
- Hemlane
- Not listed on the public pricing/features page
Built for
- Tenvale
- Owner-operators, 1–100+ units
- Hemlane
- Remote landlords who want optional hands-on services (repair coordination, leasing support)
| Tenvale | Hemlane | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $29.99/mo flat — unlimited units, no per-unit fees | Free Starter plan; paid plans $2–$58 per unit + $28/mo base fee — about $30–$86/mo for one unit (per published pricing) |
| Per-unit fees | None | Every paid plan adds $2–$58 per unit on top of the $28/mo base fee (per published pricing) |
| Free tier | 30-day free tier, no credit card, up to 100 units | Free-forever Starter plan, no card; 14-day trial on paid plans (per published pricing) |
| ACH fee on rent | 0.8% (max $5 per payment), no markup | No fee on ACH; 3% on debit/credit cards (per published pricing) |
| MA §15B deposit-interest tracking | Built-in MA §15B security-deposit interest tracking | Not listed on the public pricing/features page |
| Built for | Owner-operators, 1–100+ units | Remote landlords who want optional hands-on services (repair coordination, leasing support) |
Hemlane details verified June 10, 2026. Pricing and features change frequently — confirm current details on Hemlane's official site. “Not listed on the public pricing/features page” means we could not confirm it on their public documentation; it may exist on internal plans or require a sales conversation.
When Hemlane is the better fit
Remote and long-distance landlords who want software plus optional hands-on help — 24/7 repair coordination, a vetted repair network, and local leasing/turnover support — and are comfortable with per-unit pricing that climbs with each service tier.
- You're a remote or long-distance landlord who wants 24/7 repair coordination or local leasing support layered on top of software.
- Hemlane's free Starter plan (advertising, screening, rental accounting) covers everything you need.
- Per-unit service tiers pencil out for the amount of hands-on help you want.
When Tenvale is the better fit
Owner-operators who self-manage 1–100+ units, want one flat predictable price that doesn't rise per door or per service tier, and — for Massachusetts landlords — want §15B deposit-interest tracking built in.
- You self-manage and want one flat price that doesn't climb per unit or per service tier.
- You're a Massachusetts landlord who wants §15B deposit-interest tracking handled for you.
- You want a no-card trial to onboard your real portfolio before paying anything.
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Tenvale vs Hemlane — FAQ
Is Tenvale cheaper than Hemlane?
It depends on your setup. Hemlane has a free-forever Starter plan, and its paid plans run $2–$58 per unit plus a $28/mo base fee — about $30–$86/mo for a single unit per published pricing, climbing with each additional unit. Tenvale is a flat $29.99/mo for unlimited units with no per-unit fees, so the comparison shifts in Tenvale's favor as you add doors. Verify current Hemlane pricing on their site, since pricing changes.
Does Tenvale offer repair coordination like Hemlane?
No. Tenvale includes maintenance-request tracking so you can manage repairs yourself, but Hemlane's higher tiers add 24/7 repair coordination and a vetted repair network as a done-for-you service. If you want someone else handling repair calls, Hemlane is the better fit.
Does Hemlane handle Massachusetts security-deposit interest?
Massachusetts §15B deposit-interest tracking is not listed on Hemlane's public pricing/features page — they publish educational guides on MA deposit law, but we could not confirm an automated tracking feature; verify with them directly. Tenvale includes built-in §15B interest tracking on every plan.
Tenvale is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Hemlane. Hemlane and its logo are trademarks of their respective owner. Comparisons reflect publicly available information as of June 10, 2026 and our good-faith reading of it; verify current details on Hemlane's official site before making a decision.
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