Hey — We’re the Landlord Cart team, all small landlords ourselves with 1–10 units. From G2 and Reddit rants, TenantCloud overwhelms DIYers with a clunky interface, screening delays, and tiered prices jumping to $180–$840/yr after a few units. That’s why we built Landlord Cart — straightforward tools for small portfolios, no bloat.
Full disclosure: This page is written by the Landlord Cart team (all landlords, no copywriters). Every price and limitation below was verified directly from TenantCloud’s public site in November 2025. No affiliate links, no fake “independent” review.
Every single week we get the same email: “TenantCloud has too many features… and the $35–$70/month price is insane for 5 units.” This is the comparison we wish more landlords had back then.
Here’s exactly how they stack up in 2026:
| Feature | TenantCloud (any plan) | Landlord Cart (Free Forever) | What most small landlords pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual cost to landlord | $180–$840+ (tiers by units) | $0 Free Forever | Landlord Cart |
| Rent collection | Built-in ACH/cards | ACH/Card — or keep using Zelle/Venmo/Cash App | Landlord Cart |
| State-specific lease creation | Basic + limited custom | Unlimited AI-generated, fully custom | Landlord Cart |
| Tenant screening | $25–$55 per report | You run your own or any third-party | Landlord Cart |
| Maintenance tracking | Yes | Yes + photos & vendor assignment | Tie |
| Document storage | Unlimited on higher plans | Truly unlimited | Tie |
| Hidden fees / upsells | Yes (screening, tiers) | 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 overwhelmed by bloated apps with 50 features you’ll never use.
- You want unlimited, bulletproof, state-specific leases without tiered pricing traps.
- You advertise yourself on Facebook Marketplace, Zillow FSBO, yard signs — you don’t need syndication.
Four Reasons Landlords Are Switching in 2026
- 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.
- 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.
“TenantCloud’s screening delays lost me good tenants, and prices doubled at 6 units. Landlord Cart is simple, fast, and free forever — no more headaches.”
— Lisa, 8 units in New York (from Reddit thread, used with permission)
When You Should Still Choose TenantCloud
- You manage 20+ units and need their advanced reporting.
- You love built-in rent collection despite the fees.
- You’re okay spending $400–$800+/year for extras.
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.