Hey — We’re the Landlord Cart team, all small landlords ourselves with 1–10 units. From Trustpilot and Capterra complaints, RentRedi shines for mobile rent collection but trips up small landlords with $144–$430/yr tiers, billing glitches, and $35–$75 screening fees. That’s why we built Landlord Cart — the essentials without the overkill costs.
Full disclosure: This page is written by the Landlord Cart team (all landlords, no copywriters). Every price and limitation below was verified directly from RentRedi’s public site in November 2025. No affiliate links, no fake “independent” review.
Every single week we get the same email: “RentRedi looked modern… until the monthly fees and $35–$75 screening reports ate my budget.” This is the comparison we wish more landlords had back then.
Here’s exactly how they stack up in 2025:
| Feature | RentRedi (any plan) | Landlord Cart ($99/yr) | What most small landlords pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual cost to landlord | $144–$430+ (tiers + add-ons) | $99 flat forever | Landlord Cart |
| Rent collection | Built-in ACH/cards | No — you keep using Zelle/Venmo/Cash App (full control) | Landlord Cart |
| State-specific lease creation | Basic + limited custom | Unlimited AI-generated, fully custom | Landlord Cart |
| Tenant screening | $35–$75 per report | You run your own or any third-party | Landlord Cart |
| Maintenance tracking | Yes + photos & vendors | Yes + photos & vendor assignment | Tie |
| Document storage | Unlimited | Truly unlimited | Tie |
| Hidden fees / upsells | Yes (screening, fast pay) | Zero | Landlord Cart |
| Mobile experience | Apps for all | Works perfectly in any browser (no app needed) | Tie |
Who This Comparison Is Really For
- You already collect rent with Zelle, Venmo, Cash App, or checks — and you want to keep it that way.
- You’re tired of $20+/month bills for features you barely use.
- You want unlimited, bulletproof, state-specific leases without per-report fees.
- You advertise yourself on Facebook Marketplace, Zillow FSBO, yard signs — you don’t need syndication.
Four Reasons Landlords Are Switching in 2025
- Keep 100% control of rent collection. No platform in the middle. Tenants still Zelle on the 1st — instant, free, zero drama.
- Unlimited AI lease builder trained on thousands of real executed leases. Answer a few quick questions (rent amount, move-in date, pets, late-fee rules, etc.) and the AI instantly creates a fully custom, state-compliant lease ready to e-sign. Takes under a minute. No per-lease charges — ever.
- Zero upsells or tenant fees. $99 once a year unlocks everything. Save $150–$300 vs RentRedi’s tiers.
- One clean, professional dashboard for everything else. Maintenance with photos, tenant portal, move-in/out checklists, balance tracking — all in a fast interface that works perfectly on phone or desktop.
“RentRedi billed me $240/year plus $50 per screening — glitches kept charging after I canceled. Landlord Cart is $99 flat with no BS. Wish I’d switched sooner.”
— Mike, 7 units in Texas (from Trustpilot review, used with permission)
When You Should Still Choose RentRedi
- You have literally $0 budget right now and can live with monthly fees.
- You manage 20+ units and need their advanced vendor integrations.
- You want the platform to handle rent collection for you.
When Landlord Cart Is the Obvious Choice
- You refuse to pay hidden fees — or make your tenants pay them.
- You want the most powerful unlimited lease tool on the market for one flat price.
- You already have rent collection dialed in and just need everything else organized.
- You want to run your rentals your way — not the software’s way.
Ready to Switch and Save a Few Hundred Bucks This Year?
14-day no-obligation free trial — no credit card required.
Questions? Fill out our Contact Us form or give us a call at (877) 887-9482 — we actually answer (usually in under an hour).
— The Landlord Cart team
All landlords, zero salespeople.