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NXRENT vs RentMerchant
Both stand on salon booth rental software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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NXRENT combines renter-facing payments and maintenance requests with owner tools for leases, occupancy, reminders, and revenue reporting. Its listed plans start at $33/mo, and allowances vary by plan.
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RentMerchant covers rent collection, tenant records, leasing, and owner reporting for independent landlords. Compare the three-property free-plan cap and ACH fees with the Pro plan’s pricing and features.
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| NXRENT | RentMerchant | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Starter: $33 a month | Pro: $15 a month |
| Plans published | 3 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | nxrent.com | rentmerchant.com |
| On salon booth rental software | #9 of 27 | #5 of 27 |
NXRENT: what it does well
- Automates recurring invoices, autopay, and failed-card retries.
- Renter portal works in a mobile browser without app installation.
- Tracks occupancy, rent status, and lease dates.
- Reports revenue by suite or location.
- Supports Stripe and Square payment processing.
What to know first
- No free plan is listed.
- Starter covers one location.
- Trial includes 25 shared SMS messages.
- CSV exports are limited to Growth and Scale.
RentMerchant: what it does well
- Tenants can pay by bank transfer or card
- Supports autopay and recurring monthly invoices
- Includes tenant repair requests and payment ledger
- Offers CSV and Schedule E exports
- Two-factor login is available
What to know first
- Free plan supports up to three properties
- Free ACH payments add a $2 RentMerchant fee
- Pro costs $15 a month billed annually
- Tenant screening and faster payouts are upcoming features
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