Independent-style vendor review · By Platuni
Landlord Studio reviewPricing, strengths, trade-offs and who it fits
Landlord Studio looks strongest for an independent US landlord who wants rent collection and rental bookkeeping in one tool, starting free.
- Updated:
- October 30, 2026
- Sources:
- 8 listed
- Review platforms:
- 1
- Next check:
- January 2027
At a glance
Start with fit, not a score
This review does not hand Landlord Studio 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
Independent landlords (4–50 units) focused on bookkeeping
Independent landlords who want their books kept as they go: income and expense tracking, bank feeds, receipt scanning and a Schedule E report. Its help center puts the sweet spot at 4 to 50 units.
Watch closely
3-unit free cap & Pro feature gates
Go is limited to 3 units and 1 user. Bank feeds, Xero sync, AI-assisted bookkeeping and 20+ reports start on Pro ($15/month + $1 per extra unit beyond 3).
May be less aligned
Third-party managers, Canadian rentals & compliance
Managers who report to outside owners, rentals in Canada and anyone who needs jurisdiction rules and deadlines. Landlord Studio’s pages list no owner portal and no deadlines tracker, and screening is US only.
1–3 units
Go is $0; Pro is $15/mo ($12 annual)
4–50 units
Help center’s stated sweet spot (+$1/unit beyond 3)
50+ units
Missing owner portal, trust accounting & e-signing show
First 3 units included, then $1.00 per extra unit
Pro starts at $15/month ($12/month billed annually) for 3 units and adds $1.00 per extra unit. At 20 units, Pro is $32/month on monthly billing.
Payment and screening fees
ACH rent payments cost $2.50 (paid by landlord or tenant), cards cost 3.49% (paid by tenant) and US screening starts at $45 on Pro ($55 on Go).
Pricing economics
Make the extra-unit charge visible
Landlord Studio offers Go for free up to 3 units, Pro at $15/month ($12 annually) and Pro Plus at $35/month ($28 annually), plus $1.00 per unit beyond the first 3.
Published base + extra-unit economics
$27 /mo
At 15 units, the monthly total combines the $15 base fee with 12 additional units at $1 each.
- Extra unit rate (>3)
- $1 / unit
- Plan formula
- $15 + $1/extra unit
- Base price (3 units)
- $15/mo (first 3 units)
- Effective cost / unit
- $1.80
Pro (monthly billing): $15/month for the first 3 units, plus $1.00 per additional unit. Includes 3 users, AI bookkeeping, Xero sync, 5 bank feeds and Schedule E reports.
User feedback
One platform, one crowd
Review sites reach different people, so we show each one on its own and never average them. G2 shows no reviews and Trustpilot shows only two uninvited reviews.
Capterra
4.9out of 5
150 reviews · Software buyer directory
Normalized rating
What this source highlights
- 4.9 out of 5 across 150 verified landlord reviews
- Strong rating among small-to-midsize DIY landlords
What to watch
- Single-platform review base (G2 has 0 reviews)
- We did not code individual reviews by theme
How to read this platform
One review site is a thin base across the web, and 150 reviews at 4.9 out of 5 is a strong result on Capterra.
Why only Capterra is shown
We left out G2 (0 reviews), Trustpilot (2 uninvited reviews) and the homepage’s own review counts that do not match Capterra.
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 entry: a free Go plan for up to 3 units with rent collection and listings.
Bookkeeping: bank feeds, receipt scanning, mileage tracking, Xero and Schedule E on Pro.
Listings: syndication to Zillow, Zumper, Trulia, Padmapper, Dwellsy and HotPads.
Trial: 14 days of Pro with no card, then back to Go without losing data.
Trade-offs
Where buyers should ask harder questions
Screening & ACH fees: ACH is $2.50 per payment, cards are 3.49% and US-only screening is $45–$55.
Leases: e-signing is not listed on its product pages.
Owner reporting: no owner portal, trust accounting or 1099 e-filing is listed.
Compliance & Canada: no rules-and-deadlines tracker is listed, and no Canadian coverage is stated.
When to look elsewhere
Landlord Studio is not designed for every portfolio
Before pointing you at anything else, here are the three situations that justify an alternatives search.
You manage for other owners
No owner portal or trust accounting is listed.
You rent in Canada
No Canadian coverage is stated and screening is US only.
You track legal deadlines or want built-in lease e-signatures
No rules-and-deadlines tool or lease e-signing is listed on its product pages.
The 60-second read
The entry price is zero, and the bill grows by a dollar per unit once you move to a paid plan.
- $0
- Go plan (up to 3 units)
- $15/mo+
- Pro ($12 annual) + $1/unit >3
- 4.9/5
- Capterra rating (150)
Platuni is built around portfolios and compliance
Platuni publishes its prices in USD and CAD, charges per unit with no minimum on Starter, offers a 30-day trial with no card and lists free unlimited e-signatures, an owner portal, rules and deadlines by jurisdiction and a compliance assistant on Growth.
Comparison teaser
Landlord Studio vs Platuni, in short
| What matters | Landlord Studio | Platuni |
|---|---|---|
| Software price | Go free (3 units) · Pro from $15/mo + $1/extra unit | Starter USD $0.99 / unit · Growth USD $1.49 / unit (min USD $59) |
| Bank feeds and Xero | Pro and Pro Plus | Not listed |
| Lease e-signatures | Not listed | Free and unlimited on every plan |
| Owner portal | Not listed | Growth and Enterprise |
| Local rules and deadlines | Not listed | Canada and US on Growth |
| Canada | Not stated (screening US only) | Canada and US |
Frequently asked questions
Go is free for 3 units. Pro is $15 a month, or $12 billed annually, and Pro Plus is $35 a month, or $28 billed annually. Both paid plans add $1.00 per extra unit beyond 3.
The Go plan is free for up to 3 units. Rent collection fees and screening reports are charged separately.
Yes. Pro has a 14-day trial with no card, and you can stay on Go afterwards.
From $45 on Pro and $55 on Go, US only. The pricing page says the tenant pays, and the screening page says the landlord can cover it.
ACH is $2.50, paid by the landlord or the tenant. Cards are 3.49%, paid by the tenant.
Its pages state no Canadian coverage, and its help center marks screening as US only. Ask Landlord Studio directly.