Comparison
Tenvale vs Landlord Studio
Landlord Studio is a bookkeeping-first platform for small landlords — strong income/expense tracking, receipt scanning, and Schedule E-style reports, positioned as a QuickBooks alternative for rentals. It has a genuinely useful free tier for up to three units and per-unit paid plans beyond that. Tenvale overlaps on rent collection and expense tracking but differentiates on flat unlimited-unit pricing and built-in Massachusetts §15B deposit-interest tracking.
Tenvale vs Landlord Studio at a glance
Starting price
- Tenvale
- $29.99/mo flat — unlimited units, no per-unit fees
- Landlord Studio
- Go plan free (3 units); Pro $12/mo and Pro Plus $28/mo, each + $1 per additional unit/mo (per published pricing)
Per-unit fees
- Tenvale
- None — unlimited units
- Landlord Studio
- $1 per unit/mo beyond the included 3 units on paid plans (per published pricing)
Free tier
- Tenvale
- 30-day free tier, no credit card, up to 100 units
- Landlord Studio
- Free Go plan (3 units, 1 user); 14-day Pro trial, no card (per published pricing)
ACH fee on rent
- Tenvale
- 0.8% (max $5 per payment), no markup
- Landlord Studio
- Flat $2.50 per ACH transaction; landlord pays by default, can pass to tenant (per published pricing)
MA §15B deposit-interest tracking
- Tenvale
- Built-in MA §15B security-deposit interest tracking
- Landlord Studio
- Not listed on the public pricing/features page
Built for
- Tenvale
- Owner-operators, 1–100+ units
- Landlord Studio
- Small landlords who want bookkeeping/accounting front and center
| Tenvale | Landlord Studio | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $29.99/mo flat — unlimited units, no per-unit fees | Go plan free (3 units); Pro $12/mo and Pro Plus $28/mo, each + $1 per additional unit/mo (per published pricing) |
| Per-unit fees | None — unlimited units | $1 per unit/mo beyond the included 3 units on paid plans (per published pricing) |
| Free tier | 30-day free tier, no credit card, up to 100 units | Free Go plan (3 units, 1 user); 14-day Pro trial, no card (per published pricing) |
| ACH fee on rent | 0.8% (max $5 per payment), no markup | Flat $2.50 per ACH transaction; landlord pays by default, can pass to tenant (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 | Small landlords who want bookkeeping/accounting front and center |
Landlord Studio details verified June 15, 2026. Pricing and features change frequently — confirm current details on Landlord Studio'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 Landlord Studio is the better fit
Spreadsheet-weary owner-operators whose top priority is accounting — income/expense tracking, receipt scanning, and tax-ready reports — who are fine with a per-unit price that scales and don't need Massachusetts deposit-interest tooling.
- Accounting is your top job — income/expense tracking, receipt scanning, and Schedule E-style reports.
- A free plan for up to three units, or $1/unit scaling, fits your portfolio.
- You don't need Massachusetts deposit-interest tooling.
When Tenvale is the better fit
Owner-operators who want flat unlimited-unit pricing with rent autopay, maintenance, and reports in one place, and — for Massachusetts landlords — §15B deposit-interest tracking built in.
- You'd rather pay one flat price than scale at $1 per unit as you grow.
- You want rent autopay, maintenance, and reports in one place alongside expense tracking.
- You're a Massachusetts landlord who wants §15B interest tracked automatically.
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Tenvale vs Landlord Studio — FAQ
Is Landlord Studio or Tenvale cheaper?
It depends on your unit count. Landlord Studio's Go plan is free for up to three units, and its Pro ($12/mo) and Pro Plus ($28/mo) plans add $1 per additional unit per published pricing. Tenvale is a flat $29.99/mo for unlimited units. For a few units Landlord Studio can be cheaper; as you add doors Tenvale's flat price often wins. Compare current pricing on each site, since pricing changes.
What does Tenvale offer that Landlord Studio doesn't list?
Built-in Massachusetts §15B security-deposit-interest tracking, which is not listed on Landlord Studio's public pricing/features page. Both cover online rent collection and expense tracking; Landlord Studio leans harder into bookkeeping, while Tenvale bundles management features under one flat price.
How do rent-payment ACH fees compare?
Landlord Studio charges a flat $2.50 per ACH transaction per its published pricing, paid by the landlord by default but passable to the tenant. Tenvale passes through Stripe's 0.8% ACH rate (max $5) with no markup, deducted from your payout. Which is cheaper per payment depends on your rent amounts.
Tenvale is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Landlord Studio. Landlord Studio and its logo are trademarks of their respective owner. Comparisons reflect publicly available information as of June 15, 2026 and our good-faith reading of it; verify current details on Landlord Studio's official site before making a decision.
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