TenantCloud vs. TurboTenant
Both manage properties. Neither verifies income from the source that matters most.
TenantCloud and TurboTenant are the two most popular all-in-one PM platforms for small landlords. Both handle listings, screening, leases, and rent collection. But when it comes to income verification, they take different approaches—TenantCloud uses Snappt's document scanning, TurboTenant uses credit bureau data—and both have blind spots.
Overview
TenantCloud
Type: All-in-one PM with Snappt document verification
Focus: Rent collection, tenant screening, maintenance tracking, and lease management with document-based income verification
Sweet Spot: Small-to-mid PM companies (5-50 units) wanting a unified platform
TurboTenant
Type: Free-first all-in-one PM platform
Focus: Complete landlord toolkit: leads, screening, leases, rent collection, and accounting
Sweet Spot: Individual landlords (1-10 properties) who prioritize free or low-cost tools
Feature Comparison
| Feature | TenantCloud | TurboTenant |
|---|---|---|
| Income Verification | Snappt (document scanning) | Credit bureau data analysis |
| Base Pricing | $15-50/month | Free (or $12.42/mo premium) |
| Screening Cost | Varies (applicant pays) | $45-55 (applicant pays) |
| Rent Collection | Included | Included |
| Maintenance Tracking | Included | Included |
| Self-Employed Income | Limited (doc-dependent) | Limited (credit-dependent) |
| Target Market | Small-mid PM companies | Individual landlords |
Consider a Third Option
TenantCloud's document scanning takes hours and depends on Snappt. TurboTenant's credit data doesn't directly measure income. For landlords who want to know what an applicant actually earns, Income Checker pulls live bank deposit data—the most direct measure of income available.
Actual Deposit Data
Bank transactions show real money arriving each month. More accurate than credit bureau estimates or document claims for any applicant type.
Works Alongside Either Platform
Keep TenantCloud or TurboTenant for property management. Add Income Checker for bank-based income verification. Best of both worlds.
Handles Self-Employed Applicants
Neither PM platform handles freelancers, gig workers, or business owners well. Bank deposits work regardless of income source.
Three-Way Comparison
| Feature | TenantCloud | TurboTenant | Income Checker |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income Data Source | Uploaded documents (Snappt) | Credit bureau records | Live bank deposits |
| Self-Employed Coverage | Limited | Limited | Full (any deposits) |
| Time to Income Data | 2-24 hours (doc review) | Minutes (credit pull) | Under 60 seconds |
| PM Features | Full suite | Full suite | Income verification only |
| FCRA Burden | Partial | Partial | None (not a CRA) |
| Income Check Cost | Bundled in platform | $45-55 (applicant pays) | $14.99 (landlord pays) |
Keep Your PM Platform. Upgrade Your Income Data.
Add bank-based income verification to any workflow. $14.99 per check. Results in under 60 seconds.