Rentari.ai vs DoorLoop.
DoorLoop is an all-in-one property management platform with deep accounting, but you pay enterprise-style for it: there's no free tier, and you generally book a sales demo before you see it work. As of 2026 its Starter plan runs about $69/month billed annually (roughly $99 month-to-month) for up to 10 units, then about $3 per additional unit, and AI features sit on higher tiers as add-ons (verify current numbers on doorloop.com). Rentari starts free forever with unlimited properties and units and no card, then $10/month flat for 1-5 units, self-serve in under five minutes with public pricing. Its Mozart AI operator prepares every screening, lease, renewal, and late-rent notice for one-click approval, with an audit trail logged beside each one.
DoorLoop facts sourced from doorloop.com/pricing and G2/Capterra listings, as of 2026; plans and fees change, so verify current figures on DoorLoop's own site. DoorLoop is a trademark of its respective owner; Rentari is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by DoorLoop.
Last updated July 2026. Pricing and features verified against each vendor's public information.
The short answer
Two solid platforms. Different defaults.
Pick Rentari.ai if you
- Start free forever with unlimited properties and units and no credit card, where DoorLoop has no free tier and bills you from day one.
- Rentari is $10/month flat for 1-5 units ($8 billed annually), then $2 per extra unit up to 200 - month-to-month, no minimum, no annual contract, cancel anytime, and no onboarding fee.
- See a real price and set up in under five minutes on a public self-serve page - no mandatory sales demo before you can start.
- Mozart, Rentari's AI operator, is included and runs the work end-to-end: it prepares every screening, lease, renewal, and late-rent notice and triages maintenance, and you approve in one click - not a paid add-on gated to a higher tier.
- Compliance is the moat: every AI draft is logged beside your approval (audit trail), screening is FCRA-safe, leases carry 50-state statute watch, and advice is symmetric with no fair-housing proxies.
- Keep 100% of rent with no per-lease fee, plus identity verification on tenants, vendors and owners and one-click Schedule E export.
Where DoorLoop falls short
- No free tier and no self-serve checkout - you typically book a demo first and pay from day one, with Starter around $69/month billed annually as of 2026.
- The advertised low rates assume annual billing; paying month-to-month costs more (about $99/month on Starter).
- Onboarding fees apply on some plans (currently waived under a limited-time promotion), an extra cost Rentari does not charge.
- Per-document eSignature (about $3) and per-ACH transaction fees on lower tiers add to the sticker price.
- AI capabilities are add-ons reserved for higher tiers rather than the included operating core of the product.
- It's built for heavy accounting at larger and commercial portfolios - more platform (and cost) than a small landlord needs to start.
Side by side
Public pricing and feature claims. Verify on each vendor's site before you decide.
| Rentari.ai | DoorLoop | |
|---|---|---|
| Target user | Landlords and property managers of all sizes, scaling as you grow. | Small PM firms and landlords, typically 20 to 500 units. |
| Free Forever tier | Yes Unlimited properties and units. Listings, leads, applications, tenant screening, audit log. Lease creation and Stripe rent collection unlock on Prime. | No no free tier; demo-gated, pay from day one |
| Starting paid price | $10/mo flat for 1 to 5 units ($8/mo billed annually). | ~$69/mo Starter, billed annually (~$99 month-to-month), up to 10 units then ~$3/unit (as of 2026) |
| Price per extra unit | $2/mo each for units 6 to 200. Annual: $1.60. | Each tier covers up to 10 units at the base price, then $3 per extra unit on every tier. |
| AI co-pilot that prepares decisions | Yes Drafts screening calls, lease, renewals, late-rent notice. You approve. | Add-on on higher tiers, not included |
| AI maintenance triage | Handles 80 to 100% of tickets end-to-end through vendor dispatch. | Work-order tracking. Vendor dispatch is manual or rule-based. |
| 50-state lease coverage | Built in. Automatic statute watch. State-specific addenda. | Lease templates by state available. Updates depend on user selection. |
| Audit trail of AI decisions | Every AI draft logged beside your final approval. | User-action log. No AI-decision audit (AI is assistant-only). |
| Identity verification | Tenants, vendors, AND owners all verified. | Tenant screening only (TransUnion). |
| Online rent collection | Included. Landlord keeps 100% of rent. | Included on all tiers. |
| Accounting | 1-click Schedule E export, monthly P&L narrative, anomaly detection, depreciation and mortgage tracking, real equity and returns (cap rate, DSCR), a tax-position estimate, QuickBooks/Xero-ready CSV export. Built for landlords and property managers of all sizes. | Full bank rec, owner-disbursement workflows, trust accounting on higher tiers. |
| Mobile apps (native iOS/Android) | Mobile-optimized web (PWA) + tenant + vendor portals. | Native iOS and Android apps for landlord, tenant, and vendor. |
| Tenant + vendor portals | Dedicated portals for both. VAWA / reasonable-accommodation routing. | Tenant and vendor portals included. |
| Vendor 1099 + W-9 | W-9 collection, 1099 tracking, e-file ready. | 1099 reporting available. |
| Listing syndication (Zillow, Apartments.com, and more) | Included. | Included. |
| Visual damage ID (computer vision) | Yes | Not offered. |
| Commercial properties | Residential first. | Yes. Residential + commercial in one platform. |
| Setup time | Free demo loads in one click. Add a property in under 5 minutes. | Trial setup and onboarding typically take 1 to 2 days. |
Disclaimer: This post highlights certain features on each platform. This does not mean the other platforms do not have those features. Please do your own research before making any conclusions.
AI automation, head to head
The Rentari.ai AI co-pilot does the work and waits for your approval. Here is what DoorLoop leaves to you.
- AI-drafted tenant screening, FCRA-safe
- AI-written 50-state leases and renewals
- Late-rent detection with drafted notices
- 24/7 maintenance triage and vendor dispatch
- Visual Damage ID from a photo
- AI deposit settlement from move-out photos
- Monthly P&L narrative and anomaly detection
- Overnight portfolio scan and a morning approval queue
DoorLoop AI summarizes reports. It does not draft your screenings, leases, renewals, or notices, so the actual work stays manual.
- AI-drafted tenant screening, FCRA-safe
- AI-written 50-state leases and renewals
- Late-rent detection with drafted notices
- 24/7 maintenance triage and vendor dispatch
- Visual Damage ID from a photo
- AI deposit settlement from move-out photos
- Monthly P&L narrative and anomaly detection
- Overnight portfolio scan and a morning approval queue
Why landlords leave DoorLoop for Rentari.ai
DoorLoop is a polished product, but the fit breaks down fast for a landlord:
- No free tier. DoorLoop gives you a trial, then bills $69 to $209/mo (annual). Rentari.ai is Free Forever for unlimited properties and units with tenant screening included, and $10/mo when you are ready to sign leases and collect rent.
- The 10-unit cap and $3 per extra unit. The base price covers only 10 units, then every door is another $3/mo. Rentari.ai is a flat $2 per extra unit up to 200, on a base that starts at free.
- AI that reports, not decides. DoorLoop AI summarizes reports. It does not prepare your screening, lease, renewal, or late-rent notice. Rentari.ai drafts each one for your one-click approval.
DoorLoop has solid native apps and live support. But for a landlord who wants AI doing the work at a lower cost, Rentari.ai is easier to run and built for you.
Where Rentari.ai wins
- Free Forever for unlimited units, not a trial. List, lead, screen, and accept applications before you pay. No credit card. Sign leases and collect rent on Prime.
- AI prepares decisions, not just reports. Screening, lease, renewal, late-rent notice, maintenance triage. You approve. The audit trail defends the decision later.
- Lower entry price. $10/mo flat for 1 to 5 units vs $69/mo starting price on DoorLoop. At 10 units: Rentari.ai $20/mo, DoorLoop $69/mo.
- Identity verification on all three sides. Tenants, vendors, AND owners. Reduces vendor and owner-side fraud.
- Visual damage ID. Snap a photo of a leak, get a repair estimate and vendor dispatch ready for your approval.
- VAWA and reasonable-accommodation routing built into the tenant portal. Compliance work the others leave to you.
Pricing snapshot
List-rate pricing as of 2026. Both vendors publish current numbers on their sites.
- Free Forever: Unlimited properties and units, with tenant screening + applications included. No card required.
- Prime monthly: $10/mo flat for 1 to 5 units, then a flat $2 per extra unit up to 200.
- Prime annual: $8/mo equivalent ($96/yr) for 1 to 5 units, then a flat $1.60 per extra unit (up to 200).
- 200+ units: custom Enterprise quote.
- Concierge: from $200/mo on top of Prime for hands-off migration and SLA.
- Starter: $69/mo (annual) for up to 10 units. $3 per extra unit.
- Pro: $149/mo. eSign at $1/doc, custom forms, advanced reporting.
- Premium: $209/mo. Unlimited eSign included, open API, white-glove onboarding.
- Trial: Free trial available. No Free Forever tier.
- Add-ons: AI features priced separately on Starter. eSign at $3/doc on Starter.
Numbers shown are list rates published on each vendor's marketing site at the time of writing. Promo pricing, annual discounts, and enterprise quotes may differ. Always confirm on the vendor's official pricing page before purchase.
FAQ
The questions landlords actually ask before switching.
I am already on DoorLoop. Should I switch?
Can I import my data from DoorLoop?
Does DoorLoop have an AI co-pilot like Rentari.ai?
What about native mobile apps?
Does Rentari.ai handle commercial properties?
Is the AI safe for legal stuff like leases and adverse-action notices?
Try Rentari.ai free. See for yourself.
Free Forever tier covers unlimited properties and units with tenant screening and applications included. No card required. Set up takes under five minutes. You can switch back if it does not fit.