TurboTenant vs. Truework
One pulls credit data. The other contacts employers. Neither directly shows bank 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: Employment and income verification
Focus: Direct employer contact for salary and job title confirmation
Sweet Spot: Organizations that need employer-record verification
Feature Comparison
| Feature | TurboTenant | Truework |
|---|---|---|
| Income Data Source | Credit bureau records | Direct employer HR contact |
| Legal Review | Confirm requirements | Confirm requirements |
| 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) | Contact provider |
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.
Review Legal Requirements
Classification and obligations depend on the product and use. Confirm your screening workflow with qualified counsel.
Published One-Time Pricing
Income Checker publishes credit-pack totals, including one report for $14.99. Confirm Truework pricing directly.
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) |
| Legal Review | Confirm requirements | Confirm requirements | Confirm requirements |
| PM Features | Full suite | None | None (income only) |
| Built For | Small landlords | Enterprise | Small landlords |
| Starting Price | Free | Contact provider | $14.99 for one report |
Verify Income from Bank Deposits, Not Paperwork
Faster than employer callbacks. More accurate than credit records. $14.99 per check.