Comparison
Tenvale vs TurboTenant
TurboTenant is a well-known free-to-start landlord platform: the core toolkit — listings, applications, screening, online rent collection, maintenance — is genuinely $0/mo, with revenue coming from renter-paid fees and unit-tiered Premium plans (Essentials and Pro, billed annually). That model works well for many DIY landlords. Tenvale flips it: the landlord pays one flat $29.99/mo, tenants pay only the rent — no tenant-side payment fees — and Massachusetts §15B deposit-interest tracking is built in.
Tenvale vs TurboTenant at a glance
Starting price
- Tenvale
- $29.99/mo flat — unlimited units, no per-unit fees
- TurboTenant
- Free plan $0/mo; Essentials from $12.42/mo and Pro from $16.58/mo billed annually for 1–10 units (per published pricing)
Per-unit / tier limits
- Tenvale
- None — unlimited units, all features
- TurboTenant
- Paid plans tiered by unit count: Essentials $149–$349/yr, Pro $199–$999/yr (per published pricing)
Free option
- Tenvale
- 30-day free tier, no credit card, up to 100 units
- TurboTenant
- Free plan, $0/mo with no contracts (per published pricing)
ACH fee on rent
- Tenvale
- 0.8% (max $5 per payment), no markup
- TurboTenant
- Tenant pays a $2 fee per ACH payment on the free plan; listed as free for Premium-plan landlords (per published pricing)
Who pays payment fees
- Tenvale
- Landlord — deducted from your payout; tenants pay rent only
- TurboTenant
- Renter — $2 ACH fee on the free plan and a 3.49% card fee are paid by the tenant (per published pricing)
MA §15B deposit-interest tracking
- Tenvale
- Built-in MA §15B security-deposit interest tracking
- TurboTenant
- Not listed on the public pricing/features page
Built for
- Tenvale
- Owner-operators, 1–100+ units
- TurboTenant
- Self-managing landlords, 1–50 doors (per their site)
| Tenvale | TurboTenant | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $29.99/mo flat — unlimited units, no per-unit fees | Free plan $0/mo; Essentials from $12.42/mo and Pro from $16.58/mo billed annually for 1–10 units (per published pricing) |
| Per-unit / tier limits | None — unlimited units, all features | Paid plans tiered by unit count: Essentials $149–$349/yr, Pro $199–$999/yr (per published pricing) |
| Free option | 30-day free tier, no credit card, up to 100 units | Free plan, $0/mo with no contracts (per published pricing) |
| ACH fee on rent | 0.8% (max $5 per payment), no markup | Tenant pays a $2 fee per ACH payment on the free plan; listed as free for Premium-plan landlords (per published pricing) |
| Who pays payment fees | Landlord — deducted from your payout; tenants pay rent only | Renter — $2 ACH fee on the free plan and a 3.49% card fee are paid by the 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 | Self-managing landlords, 1–50 doors (per their site) |
TurboTenant details verified June 10, 2026. Pricing and features change frequently — confirm current details on TurboTenant'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 TurboTenant is the better fit
DIY landlords who want a capable free core toolkit — especially listing syndication and tenant screening — and are comfortable with renter-paid fees (a $45–$55 screening fee, plus a $2 ACH fee per rent payment on the free plan) and annual unit-tiered Premium plans as they grow.
- You want a $0/mo core toolkit and are comfortable with renters paying screening and (on the free plan) ACH fees.
- Listing syndication and tenant screening are your main jobs — TurboTenant's free tier covers both.
- Annual unit-tiered Premium pricing pencils out at your portfolio size.
When Tenvale is the better fit
Owner-operators who want one flat all-in price regardless of unit count, a tenant payment experience with no tenant-side fees, and MA §15B deposit-interest compliance handled automatically.
- You want tenants to pay rent only — no tenant-side ACH or card surcharges at rent time.
- You'd rather pay one flat price with everything unlocked than tier up by unit count.
- You're a Massachusetts landlord who wants §15B interest tracked automatically.
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Tenvale vs TurboTenant — FAQ
Is TurboTenant really free, and how does Tenvale compare on total cost?
TurboTenant's core plan is genuinely $0/mo for landlords, monetized through renter-paid fees (a $45–$55 screening fee, a $2 ACH fee per rent payment on the free plan, and 3.49% card fees) plus Premium plans billed annually and tiered by unit count. Tenvale is a flat $29.99/mo paid by the landlord, and tenants pay only the rent. Which costs less overall depends on whether you'd rather absorb costs yourself or pass fees to renters — verify TurboTenant's current pricing on their site, since pricing changes.
Who pays the rent-payment fees on TurboTenant vs Tenvale?
Per TurboTenant's published renter pricing, renters pay a $2 fee per ACH payment on the free plan (listed as free for Premium-plan landlords) and a 3.49% fee for card payments. On Tenvale, tenants pay only the rent amount: Stripe's 0.8% ACH fee (max $5) or 2.9% + 30¢ card fee is deducted from your payout, with no markup.
Do TurboTenant's paid plans cost more as I add units?
Yes — per their published pricing, Essentials runs $149–$349/yr and Pro $199–$999/yr depending on units managed (from 1–10 up to 61+). Tenvale stays a flat $29.99/mo for unlimited units, so your cost doesn't change as you add doors.
Does TurboTenant handle Massachusetts §15B security-deposit interest?
MA §15B deposit-interest tracking is not listed on TurboTenant's public pricing/features page. Tenvale includes Massachusetts deposit-interest calculation and condition-statement tracking out of the box. These are compliance tools, not legal advice.
Tenvale is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by TurboTenant. TurboTenant 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 TurboTenant's official site before making a decision.
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