RentRedi vs. DoorLoop: The Verdict
DoorLoop is a polished, all-in-one platform built for professional property managers, with plans that start around $69 a month on the annual option and add fees as your portfolio grows. RentRedi is the flat-rate, all-in-one app for independent landlords who self-manage 1 to 30 units. Here is an honest, side-by-side look at pricing, features, and fit so you can choose with confidence.
By Crystal Abing, Director of Content Marketing, RentRedi. Published June 30, 2026 · Last reviewed July 2, 2026 · 8 min read
Which one should you choose?
For most independent landlords, RentRedi is the better fit. It bundles rent collection, tenant screening, leasing, maintenance, and AI-powered accounting into one flat-rate plan with unlimited units, so your cost does not climb as your portfolio grows. DoorLoop is a strong choice for professional management companies that want deep, double-entry accounting across many asset classes and do not mind paying for that depth. If you are new to renting, our guide for first-time landlords is a good place to start.
Best for self-managing landlords who want the whole workflow in one app.
Best for professional management companies that need deep accounting.
How much does each one cost?
RentRedi keeps pricing simple. The Start plan is $5 a month, the Grow plan is $12 a month on the annual option or $29.95 month to month, and a custom Pro plan covers larger portfolios. Every paid plan includes unlimited units, tenants, and team members, so the price does not change as you add doors. DoorLoop is tiered by features, and its published rates are $69 a month for Starter, $149 for Pro, and $209 for Premium on the annual option, with month-to-month pricing that runs higher. DoorLoop also scales with unit count above a base allotment and applies an onboarding fee based on portfolio size.
Flat rate, unlimited units, no penalty for growing.
Tiered plans, per-unit scaling, and an onboarding fee.
- RentRedi charges a flat monthly fee with unlimited units, tenants, and listings on every paid plan.
- DoorLoop plans start at $69, $149, and $209 a month on the annual option, with month-to-month pricing that runs higher.
- DoorLoop adds a per-unit fee above a base allotment and an onboarding fee based on portfolio size, and its AI tools are a paid add-on.
- DoorLoop e-signatures and incoming ACH payments are free only on the top Premium tier and cost extra on lower plans.
- RentRedi tenant payments cost $1 per ACH payment, and screening is paid by the applicant.
You can see the current tiers on the RentRedi pricing page.
Who is each platform built for?
RentRedi is designed for landlords who handle 1 to 30 units on their own, from a single rental to a small, growing portfolio. The app is mobile-first and built by landlords, so onboarding is quick and the daily workflow stays simple. DoorLoop targets professional managers who run residential, commercial, community-association, affordable-housing, and student-housing portfolios from one system. That breadth is genuinely useful for a management firm, but it adds cost and complexity that a solo landlord rarely needs, and DoorLoop does not offer a free plan or a free trial to ease the start.
Which one does more of the job for you?
Full rental lifecycle plus a native tenant app and rent reporting.
Deep double-entry accounting and tools for many asset classes.
Both platforms cover the core rental workflow, so the real question is which feature set matches your job. RentRedi handles listing syndication to Zillow, Trulia, and Realtor.com, TransUnion-certified screening, Plaid income verification, in-app leasing with unlimited e-signatures, maintenance intake, and an AI-powered accounting suite with receipt categorization, profit-and-loss, Schedule E, and QuickBooks export. Tenants get their own app to pay rent, apply, sign, report repairs, and build credit by reporting payments to the major credit bureaus. DoorLoop earns high marks from reviewers, around 4.8 out of 5 on Capterra and G2, and it goes deep on double-entry accounting, owner portals, and multi-asset management. For a self-managing landlord, that depth is more than the job usually requires, and DoorLoop charges extra for its AI assistant where RentRedi includes AI accounting in the plan.
Which is easier to set up and run?
Mobile-first, set up in minutes, no onboarding fee.
Capable and well-supported, but heavier, with paid onboarding.
RentRedi is built for landlords who do not have a back office. Getting started takes three steps:
- Create your account and add a property from your phone.
- Invite your tenant, who downloads the RentRedi app to pay rent and submit requests.
- Turn on auto-pay, screening, and rent reminders, and you are collecting rent.
The apps are native iOS and Android, and support is available when you need it. DoorLoop is well regarded for onboarding and support and aims to get teams live in days, but it folds an onboarding fee into the start, and its manager-grade depth means more to learn than a landlord with a few doors usually wants.
What does it cost to get started and get help?
With RentRedi, there is no onboarding fee on any plan, setup is self-serve and AI-guided, and the product is backed by a 30-day money-back guarantee with no long-term contract. DoorLoop charges an onboarding fee based on portfolio size and asks for an annual commitment to reach its best pricing, which makes more sense once you have a team to manage the rollout. For a solo landlord, the faster and cheaper path to a working system is usually RentRedi. Once you are set up, keeping units in good shape comes next, and our property maintenance guide walks through the essentials.
Frequently asked questions
Is RentRedi cheaper than DoorLoop?
For independent landlords, yes. RentRedi charges a flat monthly fee with unlimited units, starting at $5 a month for the Start plan and $12 a month for Grow on the annual option, while DoorLoop starts at $69 a month on the annual option and adds per-unit and onboarding fees. The larger your portfolio, the wider the gap.
Is DoorLoop better than RentRedi for large or mixed portfolios?
Often, yes. DoorLoop is built for professional management companies that run residential, commercial, community-association, and student-housing properties and need deep double-entry accounting. If you self-manage 1 to 30 units, RentRedi covers the same daily tasks for far less.
Does RentRedi include accounting like DoorLoop?
Yes. RentRedi includes an AI-powered accounting suite with receipt categorization, profit-and-loss, Schedule E, and QuickBooks export on its paid plans. DoorLoop offers deeper double-entry accounting suited to a management firm, and it charges extra for its AI tools.
Does DoorLoop have a free plan or free trial?
No. DoorLoop does not offer a free version or a free trial, and its lowest plan starts at $69 a month on the annual option. RentRedi does not have a free plan either, but it starts at $5 a month and backs every plan with a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Which is better for a first-time landlord?
RentRedi. It was built by landlords for landlords, the app is simple to learn, setup takes minutes with no onboarding fee, and the flat price means your cost will not jump when you add a second or third unit.