Baselane combines landlord banking, bookkeeping and rent collection for real estate investors in the U.S. RentMouse is property management software for independent landlords in Canada and the U.S., free for your first property.
| RentMouse | Baselane | |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Independent landlords who manage their own rentals in Canada and the U.S. | U.S. real estate investors and landlords who want banking and bookkeeping together. |
| Free plan | Yes: one property and one unit, no card needed. | Yes: Core includes banking, bookkeeping and rent collection. |
| Paid plans from | Flat monthly plans with a unit allowance (see pricing). | Smart, $20/month on an annual plan. |
| Rentals in Canada | Yes. Built for both countries, with province and state lease templates and rules. | No. Its Terms of Use limit the service to the United States. |
| Online rent collection | No. Tenants keep paying the way they do now; RentMouse keeps the ledger, balances, overdue flags and reminders. | Yes. ACH rent carries a $2 fee (landlord or tenant pays) unless deposited to a Baselane account; cards cost the tenant 3.49%. |
| Tenant screening | Not offered. | Yes, from $24.99 paid by the applicant. |
| Listing on rental sites | Your own page at rentmouse.com/your-business with listed units and spam-protected inquiries; no syndication to other sites. | Not listed on its pricing page. |
| Leases and e-signing | Yes. Guided province and state templates with e-signing included. | Lease builder with e-signing (up to 3 free leases). |
| Maintenance requests | Yes, with photos, priorities, contractors and costs. | Not listed on its pricing page. |
| Tenant portal | Yes, free for tenants. | Yes, with autopay. |
Baselane facts from Baselane's public website, checked 2026-09-26. Plans and prices change; check their site before you decide.
RentMouse is not affiliated with Baselane. Start free or see RentMouse pricing.