Comparison

Ayillo vs Rentec Direct

Rentec's accounting is dependable and its pricing is fair. Ayillo brings a modern operator and resident experience on top of comparable accounting, plus marketplace, websites and commercial workflows.

Written by Ayillo, researched from public vendor pricing pages. Features and prices change often — verify with each vendor before you buy.Last reviewed August 2026

Who Rentec Direct is for

Rentec Direct is an established, accounting-strong platform for landlords and mid-market managers.

Rentec Direct pricing, as published

Published from about $25/month for landlords (up to a small unit count) and from about $50/month for the PM product, scaling with unit count; screening and e-sign priced per use.

Where Rentec Direct is strong

  • Solid accounting for the price
  • No forced onboarding fees
  • Long track record and US support

Where teams run into limits

  • Dated interface
  • Lighter mobile experience
  • No resident community or marketplace

When to choose which

**Choose Rentec Direct:** Accounting continuity is the priority and interface age doesn't bother your team.

**Choose Ayillo:** You want the same accounting reliability with a modern operator, resident and vendor experience.

Migrating from Rentec Direct to Ayillo

Export the rent roll, GL and tenant records and import them with balance reconciliation at cutover.

Ayillo also ships reverse migration: a full export of your data in the same shape you gave us, any time. Easy to leave is part of the product.

How we wrote this

Ayillo wrote this comparison, and we say so plainly. Every pricing figure comes from the vendor's own published page on the review date, marked as an estimate where the vendor quotes privately. We link to each source so you can check it yourself.

What it costs at your portfolio size

Estimated monthly software cost. Rentec Direct figures come from their published pricing page; Ayillo figures are computed from our public price list — no quote, no minimum, no setup fee.

PortfolioRentec DirectAyillo
25 units~$50/mo$89/mo
100 units~$100/mo$219/mo
250 units~$200/mo$439/mo

Estimates only, reviewed 2026-08-15. Vendor pricing changes — confirm on their site before deciding. Ayillo add-on modules are priced separately and shown on /plans.

Feature-by-feature: Ayillo vs Rentec Direct

CapabilityRentec DirectAyillo
Published pricing (no quote required)Yes — published per-unit scaleYes — full calculator on /plans
Monthly minimumAbout $50/mo for the PM productNone beyond the $49 workspace
Onboarding / setup feeNoneNone
Accounting & GLStrong full accounting and 1099sDouble-entry GL, owner statements, payouts
Online rent, autopay, late feesIncludedIncluded
Maintenance & vendor portalWork ordersWork orders, vendor company portal, bids, invoices
Resident app experienceTenant portalAyiLiving — rent, repairs, lease, documents, community board
Resident-to-resident community boardNoYes — in-app only, building-scoped
Commercial / CAM leasesCommercial supportedCommercial terms, CAM reconciliation, deal desk
Listings marketplace + syndicationListing syndicationNative Ayillo marketplace + syndication partners
Property websitesBasic websiteAyiSites included as a module
ScreeningScreening per reportOptional partner, or keep your own provider
Broadcast notices with cost controlsBulk email/textBudgets, reach ceiling, approval chain, audit trail
Migration in and outFree onboarding assistance; CSV exportGuided import + reverse migration export, no lock-in

Compiled from Rentec Direct's public site on 2026-08-15. Written by Ayillo — verify anything that decides your purchase.

FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Rentec Direct better than Ayillo?

For some teams, yes. Accounting continuity is the priority and interface age doesn't bother your team. If that's not you, Ayillo is likely the better fit: You want the same accounting reliability with a modern operator, resident and vendor experience.

How much does Ayillo cost compared with Rentec Direct?

Ayillo is $49/month including 5 units, then per-unit pricing that steps down with volume — $89/mo at 25 units, $219/mo at 100 and $439/mo at 250. No minimum, no setup fee, full calculator on the plans page.

Can I move my data from Rentec Direct?

Export the rent roll, GL and tenant records and import them with balance reconciliation at cutover.

How current is this comparison?

Last reviewed 2026-08-15 against published vendor pricing pages. Software pricing changes; verify before purchase.

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