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August vs Hospitable
Both stand on property management software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
Choose August if you want rent tracking, tenant access and maintenance management alongside lease and accounting tools. Its free plan is limited to 2 tenancies and 1 bank account, so landlords with larger portfolios need a paid plan.
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Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1
Hospitable covers several property-management tasks and has both free and paid plans. Compare the included property and device allowances before choosing a paid tier.
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| August | Hospitable | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Android, API, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Growth: £8.99 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 4 | 4 |
| Maker | August | Hospitable |
| Website | augustapp.com | hospitable.com |
| On property management software | #8 of 268 | #4 of 268 |
August: what it does well
- Matches incoming rent payments to the right tenancy automatically.
- Tenants can report maintenance issues in the app.
- Document scanning extracts dates and suggests compliance reminders.
- Integrates with Xero for financial reports and MTD workflows.
- Annual billing saves 20%.
What to know first
- The free plan is limited to 2 tenancies and 1 bank account.
- Growth covers up to 5 tenancies and costs £8.99 per month.
- The Android app is described as basic.
Hospitable: what it does well
- Includes online rent collection.
- Includes maintenance management and property accounting.
- Free Essentials plan lists unlimited active properties.
- Android and iOS apps are available.
What to know first
- Host is limited to two properties maximum.
- Paid tiers charge for additional properties.
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