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ScreenMe vs TransUnion SmartMove
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.
Free plan Web
ScreenMe provides an online screening workflow with reports that can cover several tenant-record categories. CreditLink describes pay-as-you-go billing without ongoing fees, but one listed plan has no stated price.
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Free plan Web
SmartMove offers per-use screening with packages ranging from basic background checks to reports that include credit, eviction, income insights, and identity. Consider the tenant-payment restriction and local record limits when choosing how to screen.
Visit TransUnion SmartMoveThe facts
| ScreenMe | TransUnion SmartMove | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Residential Screening: $45 per user a month | See the plans |
| Plans published | 3 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | creditlink.com | mysmartmove.com |
| On tenant screening software | #8 of 27 | #12 of 27 |
ScreenMe: what it does well
- Applicants complete screening online
- Reports can include credit, eviction, and criminal checks
- TransUnion powers renter screening
- No contracts or ongoing fees, according to CreditLink
What to know first
- Extra identity or records verification can take up to 24 hours
- The Screening with ScreenMe plan has no listed price
TransUnion SmartMove: what it does well
- Charges per screening without a subscription.
- Reports can include credit, criminal, and eviction information.
- Credit reports generate a soft inquiry.
- Most reports arrive the same day after identity verification.
- Applicants authorize screening after verifying identity.
What to know first
- Tenant payment limits selection to the top screening level.
- Criminal and eviction records may be restricted by local laws.
- Listed screening prices are plus tax where applicable.
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