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ApplyConnect vs RentSpree

Both stand on tenant screening software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

ApplyConnect

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

ApplyConnect gives rental applicants control over releasing a screening report and offers landlords several related leasing tools. Note the U.S. Social Security number eligibility requirement and that employment and prior rental history are not verified.

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RentSpree

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

RentSpree brings screening and rental-management tools into one service, with optional income checks and paid PRO plans. Review report contents, billing terms, and screening timing before choosing it.

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The facts

ApplyConnectRentSpree
Free planYesYes
Open sourceNot publishedNo
Runs onAndroid, iPhone, WebAndroid, API, iPhone, Web
Lowest paid planSee the plansLandlord PRO: $6.99 a month
Plans published67
MakerNot publishedNot published
Websiteapplyconnect.comrentspree.com
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ApplyConnect: what it does well

  • Reports include credit, criminal, and eviction checks.
  • Applicants initiate report release and give consent.
  • Reports can be shared with up to three properties.
  • Online rental applications are included at no additional cost.
  • SAFE Screen checks restrictions when given a property ZIP code.

What to know first

  • Applicants need a valid U.S. Social Security number.
  • Employment and prior rental history are not verified.
  • A renter report costs 39.95 USD once.
  • Report sharing is limited to 30 days after purchase.

RentSpree: what it does well

  • Screening includes credit, criminal, and eviction information
  • Free listing syndication to more than 12 rental sites
  • Integrates with more than 300 MLS and real estate platforms
  • Applications work on phones and laptops
  • 30-day trial included with both PRO plans

What to know first

  • Some criminal checks take one to two business days
  • Optional income verification is not in standard reports
  • PRO plans require a payment card
  • PRO subscriptions renew unless canceled

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