Dawzer RMS

Dawzer RMS is a web-based rental management platform for residential landlords, from single-unit owners to larger portfolio operators. Its permanent free plan includes every feature for up to three units; the main trade-off as a portfolio grows is paying for more capacity and document storage.

Overview

Dawzer brings rent collection, lease records, maintenance requests, documents and financial reporting into one system. Tenants can pay by card or bank transfer through a portal, while landlords can track balances, lease dates and work orders alongside property records. Its stated audience spans owners managing 1 to 100 plus residential units.

That breadth makes it a practical fit for landlords who want core operations in one place without per-unit fees. It is less compelling for anyone who needs a native mobile app: Dawzer works in a browser on desktop, tablet and phone.

Key features

Rent, leases and maintenance

The tenant portal accepts card and bank-transfer payments, supports partial payments, and updates balances automatically. Payment reminders are included. Funds go directly to the landlord’s connected account; Dawzer facilitates the payment flow but does not hold the money. That setup suits owners seeking online collection without routing rent through the software provider.

Lease records track terms and expiration dates, handle multiple tenants on one lease, and retain history after early termination. Tenants can submit maintenance requests with descriptions, categories, priorities and photos; landlords can assign vendors and follow request status. These linked workflows reduce the need to keep lease and repair details in separate records.

Documents, reports and access

Documents can be bulk uploaded up to 50 MB each, searched, and restricted so tenants see only files relevant to their tenancy. Built-in reports cover rent roll, delinquency, lease expirations, income, expenses, cash flow and aging maintenance requests. CSV exports are included on every plan, including rent ledger and expenses from Reports.

Dawzer says sign-in uses short-lived email verification codes rather than passwords, and role-based access limits users to their own data. Those controls may suit landlords who want to share access without giving every user the same view.

Pricing

Dawzer uses a freemium model, has no free trial, and charges no per-unit fees. The permanent free plan is unusually useful for a small portfolio because it includes every feature, not just a restricted subset.

• Free: free, billed Permanent with no expiration. Includes every feature, up to 3 units and 100 MB of document storage. Best for a small landlord who can stay within those capacity limits.
• Starter: $18 a month, or $180 per year. Allows up to 10 units and 500 MB storage. It is the first step for a growing portfolio; it retains the same features as Free, with more capacity.
• Core: $36 a month, or $360 per year. Covers up to 25 units and 2 GB storage, a better fit when both unit count and records have outgrown Starter.
• Plus: $69 a month, or $690 per year. Raises the limits to 50 units and 5 GB storage for larger portfolios.
• Custom: custom pricing for 100+ units and 10 GB storage. Contact Dawzer about plan fit, setup or migration.

Paid tiers chiefly buy higher unit and storage ceilings; the listed plans do not remove features from the cheaper tiers. The no-per-unit-fee structure makes capacity and storage the key thresholds to watch. Dawzer does not offer a free trial, so the permanent Free tier is the available way to use the system before committing to a paid plan.

Platforms

Dawzer RMS is web-based and works on devices with a browser, including desktop computers, tablets and phones. That covers flexible access across screen sizes, but there is no listed native Android or iOS app.

Who it's for

Dawzer is best suited to independent residential landlords and portfolio owners who want rent collection, lease administration, maintenance, documents and reporting together. The free tier is a strong starting point for up to three units; Starter through Plus map cleanly to portfolios of 10, 25 and 50 units. Owners with 100 or more units can ask about custom pricing.

Look elsewhere if a native mobile app is essential, or if the portfolio cannot fit the published unit and storage ceilings. The Free tier’s 100 MB storage cap may matter sooner than its three-unit limit for landlords with substantial document archives.

Pros and cons

• Pros: The permanent free plan includes every feature for up to three units, making it a real long-term option for small landlords.
• Pros: No per-unit fees; paid plans scale by unit capacity and storage.
• Pros: Rent, leases, maintenance, documents, reports and CSV exports sit within one workflow, with a tenant portal for payments and maintenance.
• Cons: The Free plan’s 100 MB storage ceiling is modest, even though its unit limit may suit a small portfolio.
• Cons: There is no free trial, and the product is browser-based rather than a native mobile app.

Alternatives

For a broader comparison, see Rent Payment Software and Property Management Software.

• Rentberry is worth considering if Android and iOS access matters, or if rent negotiation and property-tour requests are priorities alongside maintenance and eSign.
• Baselane Rent Collection may suit landlords focused on banking and bookkeeping essentials, automated rent, reminders and late fees; it also has a free trial and mobile apps.
• RentMerchant is an option for users who want iOS access and a free plan for up to three properties, or unlimited properties and units on its annually billed Pro plan.
• RentPay is a free account option for landlords who want to send payments without a monthly fee; its listed payment methods carry transaction fees.
• EstateDeck offers a forever-free DIY Landlord plan for up to five units, with digital leases and maintenance tracking.
• Kiraya Setu is a web-based alternative with INR-denominated plans and WhatsApp and email automation in its Starter tier.
• LetSentry may fit landlords seeking certificate tracking and reminders, a tenant maintenance portal and GoCardless rent collection in a web-based free plan.
• MyRentSaathi is another web-based landlord option.

Verdict

Dawzer RMS is a sound choice for residential landlords who want core management tools together and can work within its unit and storage limits. Its strongest case is the permanent, feature-complete free plan, followed by clear capacity steps without per-unit fees. Choose another product if native mobile apps are essential or if your operation needs more than 50 units without moving to custom pricing.