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At a Glance
AppFolio Property Manager
AppFolio Property Manager
Star Rating
(848)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (86.8% of reviews)
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Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
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Rent Manager
Rent Manager
Star Rating
(255)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (85.7% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that both AppFolio Property Manager and Rent Manager have a strong focus on ease of use, with AppFolio scoring 9.1 and Rent Manager at 8.8. Reviewers mention that AppFolio's intuitive interface makes property management tasks straightforward, while Rent Manager users appreciate its comprehensive features but find the learning curve slightly steeper.
  • Reviewers mention that AppFolio excels in its tenant screening capabilities, scoring 8.7 compared to Rent Manager's 8.5. Users say that AppFolio's integration with various screening services provides quick and reliable background checks, which is crucial for making informed leasing decisions.
  • Users on G2 highlight the quality of support as a significant differentiator, with Rent Manager receiving a score of 9.6 versus AppFolio's 8.6. Reviewers mention that Rent Manager's customer service is responsive and knowledgeable, which is essential for resolving issues promptly.
  • Reviewers say that both products perform well in portfolio administration, each scoring 9.0. However, users report that AppFolio's document management features, rated at 9.0, are particularly praised for their user-friendly organization and accessibility, while Rent Manager's document management is rated lower at 8.5.
  • Users report that AppFolio shines in its online payment processing, scoring 9.2 compared to Rent Manager's 9.1. Reviewers mention that AppFolio's seamless payment integration and automated reminders enhance tenant satisfaction and reduce late payments.
  • G2 users highlight the reporting capabilities of both platforms, with Rent Manager scoring 9.2 and AppFolio at 8.8. Reviewers mention that Rent Manager's customizable reports provide deeper insights into financial performance, which is a key feature for property managers looking to optimize their operations.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
AppFolio Property Manager
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Rent Manager
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AppFolio Property Manager
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Rent Manager
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Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
575
9.2
231
Ease of Use
9.1
770
8.8
237
Ease of Setup
8.5
534
8.5
133
Ease of Admin
9.0
239
8.9
103
Quality of Support
8.6
558
9.6
230
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
238
9.4
104
Product Direction (% positive)
9.5
572
9.5
232
Features by Category
8.6
275
7.3
79
Lease Administration Platform Features
9.0
248
9.0
78
9.0
245
9.0
78
8.7
225
8.7
77
9.0
249
8.5
77
8.2
212
8.2
73
8.3
189
Feature Not Available
8.3
181
Feature Not Available
8.1
187
8.1
72
8.8
256
9.2
78
9.1
260
8.9
77
Agentic AI - Lease Administration
Not enough data
5.0
5
Not enough data
2.3
5
Not enough data
3.0
5
8.5
514
7.8
220
Leasing
8.8
454
7.7
155
9.0
468
8.4
176
8.7
459
8.3
172
8.4
420
8.2
173
9.0
469
8.7
196
Building Operations
9.0
478
9.0
197
8.1
432
8.2
178
8.9
473
8.5
181
8.6
429
8.4
158
7.9
335
7.4
141
Accounting
9.0
470
9.2
200
9.2
488
9.1
193
8.6
435
9.1
200
8.5
398
8.0
166
9.1
478
9.0
196
Operations
9.2
352
8.9
159
9.0
317
8.9
158
8.9
332
8.7
147
8.7
332
8.5
143
8.1
289
7.8
133
8.7
330
8.8
158
8.9
334
8.8
153
8.6
311
7.5
128
Agentic AI - Property Management
7.5
10
5.3
11
7.8
10
6.1
12
7.4
9
6.1
11
7.5
10
4.7
11
7.8
10
4.5
11
7.3
10
5.1
12
Community Association ManagementHide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
8.6
92
Not enough data
Communication
9.1
87
Not enough data
8.0
69
Not enough data
9.0
80
Not enough data
7.7
61
Not enough data
7.4
64
Not enough data
Member Management
9.0
81
Not enough data
8.8
79
Not enough data
Property Management
9.1
78
Not enough data
9.1
85
Not enough data
8.8
78
Not enough data
Self-Storage Facility ManagementHide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features
Not enough data
8.7
13
Unit Management
Not enough data
8.2
10
Not enough data
7.3
10
Not enough data
9.4
13
Logistics & Operations
Not enough data
8.5
11
Not enough data
8.8
11
Not enough data
8.7
13
Not enough data
9.1
11
Not enough data
9.2
12
Not enough data
9.0
13
8.0
105
Not enough data
Relationship Management
8.3
88
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Not enough data
7.0
68
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Verified
Not enough data
7.6
62
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Verified
Not enough data
Presentation
7.9
64
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Verified
Not enough data
7.6
48
Not enough data
7.4
53
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Verified
Not enough data
7.5
42
Not enough data
Platform Branding
8.9
69
Not enough data
8.4
61
Not enough data
Platform Content
7.5
51
Not enough data
8.8
64
Not enough data
8.2
54
Not enough data
8.2
46
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.8
68
Not enough data
Platform Integrations
7.8
47
Not enough data
7.4
47
Not enough data
8.0
48
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Vacation Rental
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
AppFolio Property Manager
AppFolio Property Manager
Rent Manager
Rent Manager
AppFolio Property Manager and Rent Manager are categorized as Lease Administration and Property Management
Unique Categories
AppFolio Property Manager
AppFolio Property Manager is categorized as Community Association Management and Real Estate Marketing
Rent Manager
Rent Manager is categorized as Self-Storage Facility Management and Vacation Rental
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
AppFolio Property Manager
AppFolio Property Manager
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
86.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
12.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
0.7%
Rent Manager
Rent Manager
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
85.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
13.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
0.4%
Reviewers' Industry
AppFolio Property Manager
AppFolio Property Manager
Real Estate
71.0%
Accounting
10.3%
Commercial Real Estate
7.5%
Non-Profit Organization Management
1.3%
Management Consulting
1.2%
Other
8.6%
Rent Manager
Rent Manager
Real Estate
73.0%
Commercial Real Estate
11.1%
Accounting
7.5%
Management Consulting
3.2%
Consulting
0.4%
Other
4.8%
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Discussions
AppFolio Property Manager
AppFolio Property Manager Discussions
What other programs can Appfolio link to?
3 Comments
Jasmine L.
JL
Hi Kaila! Thank you so much for asking that question. My name is Jasmine and I'm a Research Analyst at G2. I specialize in a few vertical industries,...Read more
What software do property managers use?
2 Comments
May E.
ME
AppFolioRead more
What is AppFolio property manager?
1 Comment
PC
It is a property management system focused mainly on small residential properties.Read more
Rent Manager
Rent Manager Discussions
What is Rent Manager used for?
1 Comment
Andrea S. K.
AK
Property management accounting and workflows. Read more
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Rent Manager has no more discussions with answers