RentMouse vs TenantCloud
TenantCloud is a solid US-focused platform, but Canadian landlords need provincial compliance. RentMouse was built Canada-first with LTB forms, CRA reports, and Interac support.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | RentMouse | TenantCloud |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | First unit free forever | No free plan |
| Starting Price | $5/unit/month | $16.50/month |
| ACH Payment Fee | 0.8% (max $5) | Varies |
| Card Payment Fee | 2.9% + $0.30 | Varies |
| Canadian Provincial Forms | LTB, RTB, RTDRS included | Generic templates only |
| CRA Tax Reports | Built-in | Manual/limited |
| Native Currency | CAD native | USD primary |
| Interac e-Transfer | Fully supported | Limited |
| Rent Collection | ACH & card included | ACH & card included |
| Tenant Screening | Credit, criminal, eviction | Full screening |
| Setup Time | 10 minutes guided | 30+ min self-directed |
| QuickBooks Integration | Coming soon | Available |
What is TenantCloud?
TenantCloud is a property management platform founded in 2014, offering tools for rent collection, maintenance tracking, accounting, and tenant management. The platform serves landlords primarily in the United States and has grown to support over 2 million users.
TenantCloud's pricing starts at $16.50/month for their Starter plan, with Pro at $32/month and Business at $52/month. Unlike some competitors, TenantCloud doesn't offer a meaningful free tier — their "free" option is extremely limited and essentially serves as a trial.
While TenantCloud is a capable platform for US landlords, Canadian users often struggle with its US-centric approach to forms, compliance, and payment methods.
What is RentMouse?
RentMouse is a modern property management platform built from the ground up to support landlords in both the United States AND Canada. Unlike TenantCloud's US-first approach, RentMouse treats Canadian compliance as a core feature, not an afterthought.
Your first unit is free forever with RentMouse, and additional units are just $5/month. Canadian landlords get provincial lease templates (Ontario LTB, BC RTB, Alberta RTDRS), CRA-compliant tax reports, and native Interac e-Transfer support.
For landlords managing properties in Canada — whether exclusively or alongside US properties — RentMouse provides the compliance tools and payment methods that TenantCloud simply doesn't offer.
Built for Canadian Landlords
Provincial Lease Templates
Ontario LTB forms, BC RTB forms, Alberta RTDRS templates — all compliant with provincial regulations and ready to use.
CRA-Compliant Reporting
Generate T776-ready rental income reports for tax season. Track GST/HST on expenses automatically.
Interac e-Transfer
Accept rent payments the way Canadians actually pay — with Interac e-Transfer and PAD (Pre-Authorized Debit) support.
Rent Control Awareness
Built-in understanding of provincial rent increase rules for Ontario, BC, Manitoba, and other rent-controlled provinces.
Canadian Payment Processing
Native CAD support with Canadian payment processors. No currency conversion fees or US-centric payment flows.
Bilingual Support
French and English support for Quebec landlords and tenants, with bilingual lease options.
Canadian Compliance: The Critical Difference
If you're a Canadian landlord, compliance isn't optional. Each province has specific requirements for lease agreements, rent increases, security deposits, and notices. Using generic US templates can leave you legally exposed.
TenantCloud offers generic templates that Canadian landlords must modify themselves. RentMouse provides province-specific forms designed by Canadian real estate lawyers: Ontario Standard Lease, BC Residential Tenancy Agreement, Alberta lease templates, and more.
When a tenant dispute goes to the LTB or RTB, using the correct provincial forms matters. RentMouse ensures you're compliant from day one.
Payment Methods: How Canadians Actually Pay
TenantCloud's payment system is built for US landlords. While it technically works in Canada, it lacks native support for Interac e-Transfer — the most common peer-to-peer payment method in Canada with over 1 billion transactions annually.
RentMouse supports Interac e-Transfer natively, along with Pre-Authorized Debit (PAD) for recurring payments. Your tenants can pay the way they're already comfortable with, improving payment rates and reducing friction.
Pricing Comparison
TenantCloud starts at $16.50/month for their Starter plan with limited features. Their Pro plan at $32/month adds more capabilities, and Business at $52/month unlocks everything.
RentMouse gives you your first unit free forever, with additional units at $5/month. A landlord with 3 units pays $10/month with RentMouse vs $16.50-32/month with TenantCloud — and gets full Canadian compliance included.
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