Comparison
Tenvale vs SimplifyEm
SimplifyEm is a veteran, accounting-first platform for small landlords and managers — income/expense tracking, owner reports, and vendor management — priced in tiers that step up with your unit count. Annual billing brings the per-month rate down meaningfully. If mature bookkeeping for a 5–50-unit portfolio is your priority, it's a capable option. Tenvale comes at it from flat pricing: one $29.99/mo for unlimited units, a no-card free tier, and Massachusetts §15B deposit-interest tracking built in.
Tenvale vs SimplifyEm at a glance
Starting price
- Tenvale
- $29.99/mo flat — unlimited units, no per-unit fees
- SimplifyEm
- Per-tier by unit count: about $35/mo for up to 5 units, rising to ~$90/mo at 50 units (monthly); notably lower billed annually (per published pricing)
Per-unit / tier limits
- Tenvale
- None — unlimited units, all features
- SimplifyEm
- Tiered by unit count (P5, P10, P20, …); higher tiers cost more (per published pricing)
Free tier
- Tenvale
- 30-day free tier, no credit card, up to 100 units
- SimplifyEm
- 15-day free trial, no card; no perpetual free tier (per published pricing)
ACH fee on rent
- Tenvale
- 0.8% (max $5 per payment), no markup
- SimplifyEm
- Incoming ACH deposits free; credit-card processing fee paid by tenant by default (per published pricing)
MA §15B deposit-interest tracking
- Tenvale
- Built-in MA §15B security-deposit interest tracking
- SimplifyEm
- Not listed on the public pricing/features page
Built for
- Tenvale
- Owner-operators, 1–100+ units
- SimplifyEm
- Small landlords/managers (≈5–50 units) wanting mature accounting
| Tenvale | SimplifyEm | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $29.99/mo flat — unlimited units, no per-unit fees | Per-tier by unit count: about $35/mo for up to 5 units, rising to ~$90/mo at 50 units (monthly); notably lower billed annually (per published pricing) |
| Per-unit / tier limits | None — unlimited units, all features | Tiered by unit count (P5, P10, P20, …); higher tiers cost more (per published pricing) |
| Free tier | 30-day free tier, no credit card, up to 100 units | 15-day free trial, no card; no perpetual free tier (per published pricing) |
| ACH fee on rent | 0.8% (max $5 per payment), no markup | Incoming ACH deposits free; credit-card processing fee paid by tenant by default (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/managers (≈5–50 units) wanting mature accounting |
SimplifyEm details verified June 15, 2026. Pricing and features change frequently — confirm current details on SimplifyEm'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 SimplifyEm is the better fit
Landlords and small managers with roughly 5–50 units who want mature accounting — income/expense tracking, owner reports, vendor management — and will commit to annual billing for the lower rate, and who don't need Massachusetts deposit-interest tooling.
- Mature accounting for a 5–50-unit portfolio is your priority — income/expense tracking, owner reports, vendor management.
- You'll commit to annual billing for the lower per-month rate.
- You don't need Massachusetts deposit-interest tooling.
When Tenvale is the better fit
Owner-operators who want one flat price that doesn't step up with unit count, a no-card trial to start, and — for Massachusetts landlords — §15B deposit-interest tracking handled automatically.
- You want one flat price that doesn't step up as your unit count grows.
- You'd rather start on a no-card free tier than a 15-day trial.
- You're a Massachusetts landlord who wants §15B interest tracked automatically.
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Tenvale vs SimplifyEm — FAQ
How does SimplifyEm's pricing compare to Tenvale's?
SimplifyEm prices in tiers by unit count — roughly $35/mo for up to 5 units up to about $90/mo at 50 units on monthly billing, with notably lower rates billed annually per its published pricing. Tenvale is a flat $29.99/mo for unlimited units. For very small portfolios on annual billing SimplifyEm can be lower; as units grow Tenvale's flat price often wins. Compare current pricing on each site, since pricing changes.
What does Tenvale offer that SimplifyEm doesn't list?
Built-in Massachusetts §15B security-deposit-interest tracking, which is not listed on SimplifyEm's public pricing/features page. SimplifyEm leans into accounting depth; Tenvale bundles rent autopay, maintenance, reports, and MA compliance under one flat price.
Who pays the rent-payment fees on SimplifyEm vs Tenvale?
SimplifyEm advertises free incoming ACH deposits, with credit-card processing fees paid by the tenant by default per its published pricing. On Tenvale, tenants pay only the rent, and Stripe's 0.8% ACH fee (max $5) or 2.9% + 30¢ card fee is deducted from your payout with no markup.
Tenvale is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by SimplifyEm. SimplifyEm 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 SimplifyEm's official site before making a decision.
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