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DoorVault vs MicroRealEstate
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 APIExtensionWeb
DoorVault focuses on investor oversight rather than property-management operations. Its free two-property plan, accounting features, document links, and manager integrations make its scope clear; larger portfolios can use paid door-based plans.
Visit DoorVault Free plan LinuxSelf-hostedWeb
MicroRealEstate combines lease, rent, receipt, and tenant records in a self-hosted workspace. Its free private-landlord license covers small, noncommercial portfolios, while other uses require separate licensing.
Visit MicroRealEstateThe facts
| DoorVault | MicroRealEstate | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Extension, Web | Linux, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Per-door pricing: $6 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 5 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | doorvault.app | microrealestate.app |
| On property management software | #66 of 268 | #70 of 268 |
DoorVault: what it does well
- Property accounting included
- Schedule E export in five formats
- Integrates RentManager, Buildium, and AppFolio
- Free plan covers two properties
- 30-day trial needs no card
What to know first
- No online rent collection
- No tenant portal or maintenance management
- No lease management
- No SOC 2 or ISO 27001 published
MicroRealEstate: what it does well
- Tracks rent balances and overdue amounts
- Generates leases from personal templates
- Emails notices and receipts together
- Tenant portal shows payments and receipts
- Self-hosted data stays on landlord’s server
What to know first
- No maintenance management
- Mobile coverage is web only
- Free license limited to five rental units
- Commercial use requires a separate license
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