Independent-style vendor review · By Platuni
Avail reviewPricing, strengths, trade-offs and who it fits
Avail (part of Realtor.com) looks strongest for a DIY US landlord with a small portfolio who wants syndicated listings, state-specific leases, screening and rent collection starting at $0 per month.
- Updated:
- October 30, 2026
- Sources:
- 9 listed
- Review platforms:
- 3
- Next check:
- January 2027
At a glance
Start with fit, not a score
This review does not hand Avail a single rating. It shows the situations where its model makes more or less sense, so you can match them to your own.
Best fit signal
DIY US landlords with 1–10 units
Self-managing landlords who want listing syndication across Realtor.com, Zillow and Apartments.com, state leases and rent collection on a $0 plan or a few units on Unlimited Plus.
Watch closely
$9/unit on Unlimited Plus & $2.50 tenant ACH fee
On the free Unlimited plan, tenants pay $2.50 per bank transfer. Removing that ACH fee and unlocking Next-Day FastPay, custom leases and cloned agreements costs $9 per unit per month on Unlimited Plus ($180/month at 20 units).
May be less aligned
Third-party managers, larger portfolios & Canada
Managers who need owner portals, trust accounting or 1099s, portfolios where $9/unit adds up, room-by-room operators and Canadian landlords (Avail is US-only).
1–5 units
$0 Unlimited or $9–$45/mo Unlimited Plus
6–15 units
Unlimited Plus reaches $54–$135/mo
16+ units
$9/unit exceeds dedicated portfolio platforms
When Unlimited Plus costs less than tenant ACH fees
Since Unlimited Plus waives the $2.50 bank-transfer fee and costs $9/unit, landlords who want to cover tenant ACH fees and customize lease clauses pay $9 per unit per month.
At 20 units, Unlimited Plus is $180 per month
Because Unlimited Plus charges $9 per unit with no volume discount listed, a 20-unit portfolio pays $180/month and a 50-unit portfolio pays $450/month.
Pricing economics
Make the $9 per-unit jump visible
Avail offers two plans: Unlimited at $0 per month and Unlimited Plus at $9 per unit per month. On the free plan, tenants pay $2.50 per bank transfer unless you upgrade.
Published plan & payment economics
$0 /mo
At 15 units, Unlimited stays at a flat $0 per month ($0 effective per unit).
- Published unit rate
- $0 / unit
- Fee model
- $0 landlord software fee
- Monthly minimum
- $0 / month
- Effective cost / unit
- $0
Unlimited: $0/month for unlimited units. Tenants pay $2.50 per bank transfer and 3.5% for cards. Lease customization and cloning require Unlimited Plus.
User feedback
Three platforms, three different crowds
Each review site reaches different people, so we show them one by one and never average them.
G2
4.8out of 5
153 reviews · B2B & landlord software users
Normalized rating
What this source highlights
- 4.8 out of 5 across 153 verified landlord reviews
- High marks from DIY landlords using listings and leases
What to watch
- Smaller sample than Capterra and Trustpilot
How to read this platform
G2 reviewers rate Avail 4.8 out of 5.
Why we keep platforms separate
Software-review sites capture landlord workflow satisfaction, while open consumer sites also capture tenant payment and screening experiences.
Product assessment
Strengths and operational trade-offs
This section looks at the product itself, so it does not repeat the fit guidance above.
Strengths
Where the product looks mature
Free Unlimited tier: syndicated listings, screening, state leases, rent collection and maintenance with no unit cap.
Listing syndication: publishes to Realtor.com, Zillow, Trulia, HotPads, Apartments.com and more.
State-specific leases: lawyer-reviewed lease templates with e-signature included.
CreditBoost: tenants can report on-time rent payments to TransUnion ($3.95/month tenant fee).
Trade-offs
Where buyers should ask harder questions
$9/unit Unlimited Plus: custom lease clauses, cloned leases and waived ACH fees cost $9 per unit per month.
Tenant fees on Free: $2.50 per bank transfer, 3.5% on cards and state-capped screening fees.
No mobile app listed: Avail runs as a mobile-responsive web app rather than a native iOS/Android app.
US-only & no owner portal: built for US properties only, with no owner portal, trust accounting or 1099 e-filing.
When to look elsewhere
Avail is not designed for every portfolio
Before pointing you at anything else, here are the three situations that justify an alternatives search.
You have 10+ units and want Unlimited Plus features
At $9 per unit per month, Unlimited Plus costs $90 at 10 units and $225 at 25 units.
You manage for outside owners or rent by the room
Avail lists no owner portal, per-room lease builder or split-bill workflow.
You operate in Canada or want native mobile apps
Avail is US-only and runs in a mobile browser rather than dedicated iOS/Android apps.
The 60-second read
Unlimited is $0 per month and Unlimited Plus is $9 per unit—so Unlimited Plus becomes expensive fast as you add doors.
- $0/mo
- Unlimited plan
- $9/unit
- Unlimited Plus plan
- 4.8/5
- G2 rating (153)
Platuni is built around portfolios and compliance
Platuni charges USD $0.99/unit on Starter and USD $1.49/unit on Growth (minimum USD $59), includes iOS and Android apps, an owner portal, per-room leases and US/Canadian compliance tracking.
Comparison teaser
Avail vs Platuni, in short
| What matters | Avail | Platuni |
|---|---|---|
| Software price | Unlimited $0 · Unlimited Plus $9/unit/mo | Starter USD $0.99 / unit · Growth USD $1.49 / unit (min USD $59) |
| Price at 20 units (paid tier) | $180 / month on Unlimited Plus | USD $19.80 on Starter · USD $59.00 on Growth |
| Native mobile apps | Browser-based web app | iOS and Android apps included |
| Owner portal | Not listed | Included on Growth and Enterprise |
| Per-room leases | Not listed | Included on Growth |
| Countries & local deadlines | United States only; no deadline tracker | Canada and US on Growth |
Frequently asked questions
Yes. The Unlimited plan is $0 per month for landlords with no unit limit. Tenants pay $2.50 per bank transfer, 3.5% on cards and screening report fees.
Unlimited Plus ($9 per unit per month) waives the $2.50 ACH bank-transfer fee, enables Next-Day FastPay, lets you customize lease clauses and applications, clones leases and adds a custom landlord website.
Avail’s help center explains that it is a mobile-responsive website rather than a downloadable iOS or Android app.
Avail includes an income and expense tracker that syncs rent payments and maintenance costs, but it does not list trust accounting, bank reconciliation, QuickBooks sync or 1099 e-filing.
No. Avail states that its platform, screening and state-specific leases are available for properties in the United States only.