AppFolio is built for property management businesses and large operators, with a 50-unit minimum on its entry plan. RentMouse is property management software for independent landlords in Canada and the U.S., free for your first property.
| RentMouse | AppFolio | |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Independent landlords who manage their own rentals in Canada and the U.S. | Property management businesses and large operators. |
| Free plan | Yes: one property and one unit, no card needed. | No. |
| Paid plans from | Flat monthly plans with a unit allowance (see pricing). | Quote only; the Core plan has a 50-unit minimum and a minimum spend. |
| Rentals in Canada | Yes. Built for both countries, with province and state lease templates and rules. | Not published; AppFolio reports its revenue comes primarily from U.S. customers. |
| Online rent collection | No. Tenants keep paying the way they do now; RentMouse keeps the ledger, balances, overdue flags and reminders. | Yes; resident transaction fees are shown at payment and not published. |
| Tenant screening | Not offered. | Not listed on its pricing page. |
| Listing on rental sites | Your own page at rentmouse.com/your-business with listed units and spam-protected inquiries; no syndication to other sites. | Yes, marketing and leasing tools. |
| Leases and e-signing | Yes. Guided province and state templates with e-signing included. | Yes, as part of leasing. |
| Maintenance requests | Yes, with photos, priorities, contractors and costs. | Yes, work orders, inspections and unit turns. |
| Tenant portal | Yes, free for tenants. | Yes. |
AppFolio facts from AppFolio's public website, checked 2026-09-26. Plans and prices change; check their site before you decide.
RentMouse is not affiliated with AppFolio. Start free or see RentMouse pricing.