Software Comparison · 2026
LeaseBase vs Avail
Avail (by Realtor.com) charges per-unit fees that add up fast. LeaseBase offers flat monthly pricing, built-in California compliance, and AI-powered management — purpose-built for landlords who self-manage.
Up to 3 units, no credit card. Growth from $79/mo.
Feature Comparison at a Glance
| Feature | LeaseBase | Avail |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing Model | Flat monthly rate | $9/unit/month |
| 10-Unit Cost | $29/month | $90/month |
| 30-Unit Cost | $79/month | $270/month |
| Free Tier | ✓ (3 units, full features) | ✓ (limited features) |
| Online Rent Collection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Maintenance Management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Lease E-Signatures | ✓ | ✓ (paid only) |
| AB 1482 Compliance | ✓ | ✗ |
| Local Rent Control Tracking | ✓ | ✗ |
| Smart Briefings & Guidance | ✓ | ✗ |
| Independent Ownership | ✓ | Owned by Realtor.com |
| Tenant migration | Automated invitations + follow-ups | Manual, one-by-one |
Pricing: LeaseBase vs Avail
Avail Unlimited charges $9 per unit per month. As your portfolio grows, so does your bill — linearly. For 10 units, that’s $90/month. For 30 units, $270/month.
LeaseBase uses flat monthly pricing: $29/month for up to 10 units, $79/month for up to 30 units. The price stays the same whether you have 5 units or 10 units on the Starter plan.
LeaseBase (30 units)
$79/mo
$948/year
Avail (30 units)
$270/mo
$3,240/year
For a 30-unit portfolio, LeaseBase saves $2,292/year vs. Avail.
Why Self-Managing Landlords Choose LeaseBase Over Avail
Flat Pricing That Rewards Growth
With Avail, adding units increases your bill every month. With LeaseBase, you pay the same flat rate whether you have 5 or 10 units on Starter, or 15 or 30 on Growth. Your costs stay predictable as your portfolio grows.
Independent, Not Lead-Gen
Avail was acquired by Realtor.com and increasingly focuses on lead generation — cross-selling financial products and insurance to landlords and tenants. LeaseBase is independently owned and focused entirely on building the best tools for landlords.
California Compliance
Avail has no state-specific compliance features. LeaseBase monitors AB 1482 rent caps, local rent control ordinances (Sacramento, LA, SF, Oakland, San Jose), and regulatory changes with automated alerts specific to each property’s jurisdiction.
AI-Powered Management
LeaseBase includes an AI assistant and market intelligence that monitors rent caps, market conditions, and regulatory changes. Avail does not offer any AI-powered features.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LeaseBase better than Avail for self-managing landlords?
LeaseBase is independently owned and focused entirely on landlord tools. Avail was acquired by Realtor.com and focuses increasingly on lead generation. LeaseBase offers flat monthly pricing (not per-unit), built-in California compliance tracking, AI-powered automation, and a complete maintenance management system — features Avail lacks.
How does Avail pricing compare to LeaseBase?
Avail Unlimited costs $9/unit/month ($90/month for 10 units, $270/month for 30 units). LeaseBase charges flat monthly rates: $29/month for up to 10 units, $79/month for up to 30 units. For a 30-unit portfolio, LeaseBase saves $2,292/year vs. Avail.
Does Avail offer California rent cap tracking?
No. Avail does not offer state-specific compliance features. LeaseBase tracks AB 1482 rent caps, local rent control ordinances (Sacramento, LA, SF, Oakland, San Jose), and calculates maximum allowable rent increases using region-specific CPI data.
Ready to self-manage without the chaos?
Up to 3 units, no credit card. Growth from $79/mo.
How to switch from Avail
The entire switch takes one call. We do the heavy lifting.
- In Avail, go to your properties and export your tenant and lease information
- We import everything into LeaseBase — properties, units, tenants, and leases
- We run a compliance check and flag anything Avail wasn’t tracking (like AB 1482 rent caps or required disclosures)
- You review everything, then approve the tenant notification
- Your tenants get a simple message with their new payment link. Done.
Keep Avail running until you’re comfortable. No pressure to cancel.