Comparison
Tenvale vs Rentec Direct
Rentec Direct is a long-established, well-regarded platform for landlords and property managers, with US-based support, free tenant ACH, and trust accounting on its PM tier. Its plans price by unit count, starting around $45/mo and covering a base number of units before scaling. Tenvale's case is simpler pricing for self-managers: one flat $29.99/mo for unlimited units, a no-card free tier, and Massachusetts §15B deposit-interest tracking built in.
Tenvale vs Rentec Direct at a glance
Starting price
- Tenvale
- $29.99/mo flat — unlimited units, no per-unit fees
- Rentec Direct
- Rentec Pro from about $45/mo for up to 20 units (pricing calculator defaults to $55/mo; ~10% annual-billing savings); Rentec PM higher (per published pricing)
Per-unit / scaling
- Tenvale
- None — unlimited units, one price
- Rentec Direct
- Priced by unit count; base plan covers a set number of units, then scales (per published pricing)
Free tier
- Tenvale
- 30-day free tier, no credit card, up to 100 units
- Rentec Direct
- Two-week free trial; no ongoing free tier listed
ACH fee on rent
- Tenvale
- 0.8% (max $5 per payment), no markup
- Rentec Direct
- Free tenant ACH payments (per published pricing)
Card fee on rent
- Tenvale
- 2.9% + 30¢ deducted from your payout, no markup
- Rentec Direct
- About 2.95% on credit/debit cards; tenant or manager can pay (per published pricing)
MA §15B deposit-interest tracking
- Tenvale
- Built-in MA §15B security-deposit interest tracking
- Rentec Direct
- Not listed on the public pricing/features page
Built for
- Tenvale
- Owner-operators, 1–100+ units
- Rentec Direct
- Landlords and property managers wanting a mature, support-heavy platform
| Tenvale | Rentec Direct | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $29.99/mo flat — unlimited units, no per-unit fees | Rentec Pro from about $45/mo for up to 20 units (pricing calculator defaults to $55/mo; ~10% annual-billing savings); Rentec PM higher (per published pricing) |
| Per-unit / scaling | None — unlimited units, one price | Priced by unit count; base plan covers a set number of units, then scales (per published pricing) |
| Free tier | 30-day free tier, no credit card, up to 100 units | Two-week free trial; no ongoing free tier listed |
| ACH fee on rent | 0.8% (max $5 per payment), no markup | Free tenant ACH payments (per published pricing) |
| Card fee on rent | 2.9% + 30¢ deducted from your payout, no markup | About 2.95% on credit/debit cards; tenant or manager can pay (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 | Landlords and property managers wanting a mature, support-heavy platform |
Rentec Direct details verified June 15, 2026. Pricing and features change frequently — confirm current details on Rentec Direct'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 Rentec Direct is the better fit
Landlords and property managers who want a mature platform with US-based support, free tenant ACH payments, and trust accounting (on the PM tier) — and whose unit count fits Rentec's per-unit pricing comfortably.
- You value US-based phone support and free, included one-on-one onboarding.
- You want free tenant ACH payments and, on the PM tier, trust accounting.
- Your unit count fits Rentec's per-unit pricing comfortably and you don't need Massachusetts deposit-interest tooling.
When Tenvale is the better fit
Owner-operators managing 1–100+ units who want one flat price that doesn't scale with unit count, a no-card trial to onboard first, and MA §15B deposit-interest tracking out of the box.
- You want one flat price that doesn't climb as you add units.
- You want a no-card free tier to load your real portfolio before paying.
- You're a Massachusetts landlord who wants §15B interest tracked automatically.
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Tenvale vs Rentec Direct — FAQ
Is Tenvale cheaper than Rentec Direct?
It depends on your unit count. Rentec Direct's published pricing starts around $45/mo for up to 20 units (its pricing calculator defaults to $55/mo for Rentec Pro, with roughly 10% off on annual billing) and scales by unit count, with a higher PM tier. Tenvale is a flat $29.99/mo for unlimited units. For many self-managers Tenvale is lower, but Rentec includes things like free tenant ACH and US-based support — compare both with current pricing on each site, since pricing changes.
What does Rentec Direct include that Tenvale doesn't emphasize?
Rentec Direct advertises free tenant ACH payments, US-based phone support, free one-on-one onboarding, and trust accounting on its PM tier. Tenvale passes through Stripe's 0.8% ACH fee (max $5) rather than offering free ACH, and is software-only without dedicated trust accounting. If those matter, Rentec may fit better.
Does Rentec Direct handle Massachusetts §15B security-deposit interest?
MA §15B deposit-interest tracking is not listed on Rentec Direct's public pricing/features page. Tenvale includes built-in Massachusetts deposit-interest tracking on every plan. This is a compliance tool, not legal advice.
Tenvale is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Rentec Direct. Rentec Direct 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 Rentec Direct's official site before making a decision.
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