Central Rentals
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Landlord Studio
8.8#3 in property management softwareFrom $12 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWeb
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Central Rentals | Landlord Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Company history | Central Rentals says it was founded in 2009 and launched publicly in 2016. | Co-founder Charles Chan says he created Landlord Studio as a tool to manage his own rental property, and the company says it has been around since 2014. |
| Founded | 2009 | 2014 |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Lease management | Yes | Leases store tenancy dates, rent frequency and amount, with automated rent reminders and late-fee settings. |
| Maintenance | Tenants can submit maintenance tickets with photos, and landlords can dispatch vendors and track work orders. | Tenants can submit maintenance requests while landlords track, prioritize and communicate about jobs. |
| Online rent collection | Yes | Tenants can pay rent and utilities by ACH, with a $2.50 transaction fee charged to either tenant or landlord. |
Central Rentals plans
- DIY / Starter—
- Growth / Professional—
- Enterprise$67 a month
- DIYC$5 a month
- StarterC$30 a month
- Pro / GrowthC$42 a month
Landlord Studio plans
- GoFree
- Pro$12 a month
- Pro Plus$28 a month
Pick Central Rentals if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Landlord Studio if…
The Go plan is described for new landlords managing one to three units. Pro targets landlords managing multiple units who want to automate listings, rent collection, and reporting.