TurboTenant vs. Truework
One pulls credit data for free. The other calls employers for $1,000+/month. Neither shows you actual deposits.
TurboTenant is a free PM platform that estimates income from credit bureau records. Truework is an enterprise service that contacts employers for formal salary confirmation. Both have significant gaps: credit data doesn't measure income directly, and employer verification fails for self-employed applicants and takes days.
Overview
TurboTenant
Type: Free all-in-one property management
Focus: Leads, screening, leases, rent collection for small landlords
Sweet Spot: Individual landlords (1-10 properties) who want one free platform
Truework
Type: FCRA-compliant employment and income verification
Focus: Direct employer contact for salary and job title confirmation
Sweet Spot: Large PM companies and lenders needing formal, regulatory-compliant verification
Feature Comparison
| Feature | TurboTenant | Truework |
|---|---|---|
| Income Data Source | Credit bureau records | Direct employer HR contact |
| FCRA Status | Partial (screening component) | Full CRA |
| Self-Employed Coverage | Limited (thin credit files) | None (no employer to call) |
| PM Features | Full suite (leads to rent) | None (verification only) |
| Time to Results | Minutes (automated credit pull) | Hours to days (waiting on HR) |
| Target Market | Small landlords | Enterprise PM and lenders |
| Pricing | Free + $45-55/screening (applicant pays) | $1,000-3,000+/month (enterprise) |
Consider a Third Option
Credit records tell you what someone owes. Employer records tell you what HR says they earn. Bank transactions tell you what actually hits their account. Income Checker gives landlords direct access to deposit data—the most current, complete picture of applicant income.
Real Deposits, Not Proxies
Bank transaction data shows actual income arriving monthly—more current than credit records, more comprehensive than employer salary alone.
No FCRA Compliance
Truework's CRA status creates legal obligations. Income Checker provides transaction-based analysis only—zero regulatory overhead for landlords.
$14.99 vs. $1,000+/month
Income Checker is purpose-built for small landlords. Transparent per-check pricing, no enterprise minimums, no sales process.
Three-Way Comparison
| Feature | TurboTenant | Truework | Income Checker |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income Data Source | Credit bureau | Employer HR records | Bank deposit data |
| Time to Results | Minutes | Hours to days | Under 60 seconds |
| Self-Employed Coverage | Limited | None | Full (any deposits) |
| FCRA Burden | Partial | Full CRA | None |
| PM Features | Full suite | None | None (income only) |
| Built For | Small landlords | Enterprise | Small landlords |
| Starting Price | Free | $1,000+/mo | $14.99/verification |
Verify Income from Bank Deposits, Not Paperwork
Faster than employer callbacks. More accurate than credit records. $14.99 per check.