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    Avail Alternative: MakeLease vs Avail

    Avail is one of the few tools that lets a landlord create a state-specific lease and collect e-signatures at no cost. Its pricing page lists state-specific leases with digital signing on its free plan, and its lease page says every lease template and e-sign option is free to use. In our own roundup of free lease generators, Avail ranks first and MakeLease (ours) ranks third, because Avail's lease adds state and local clauses and disclosures and ours does not. Where the two differ is customization and scope. Avail's lease page says adding your own terms, reordering or editing standard clauses and cloning a lease for renewal need its paid plan, at $9 per unit per month. MakeLease is a lease wizard with free e-signature, renewals and a tenant portal, without rent collection, screening or listings. This page sets out what each costs and does, with a source for every Avail fact, so you can pick the one that fits.

    Prices and features verified: · by MakeLease Editorial Team

    The short answer

    Choose Avail if…

    • you want the lease itself to include state and local clauses and disclosures, free
    • you also want listing syndication, TransUnion screening and online rent collection in the same account
    • Avail's standard template fits your rental without custom terms, so the free plan covers you
    • you want a lease amendment template built in

    Choose MakeLease if…

    • you want a guided wizard for the lease and nothing else, not a property-management account
    • you want renewals free; Avail says cloning a lease for renewal needs Unlimited Plus
    • you want the tenant to sign from an emailed link without creating an account
    • you plan to check your state's rules yourself, since MakeLease does not add state-specific clauses
    Create a free lease

    Who should choose which

    Landlord who wants a free state-specific lease

    Better fit: Avail

    Avail says its lease template includes the attachments, clauses and disclosures your location requires, and that templates and e-signing are free. MakeLease does not add state-specific clauses, so for this need Avail is the stronger free option.

    Landlord with house rules that must be in the lease

    Better fit: Avail and MakeLease together

    Avail says adding custom clauses, pet policies or specific house rules needs Unlimited Plus at $9 per unit per month. MakeLease's wizard has a free Rules step for pets, smoking, guests, quiet hours and alterations, but no free-form clause field, and its lease is not state-specific. Pick by whether state wording or free custom rules matters more to you.

    Landlord renewing the same tenant every year

    Better fit: MakeLease

    Avail's lease FAQ says cloning an existing lease for a renewal needs Unlimited Plus. MakeLease includes renewals free today.

    Landlord filling a vacancy and collecting rent

    Better fit: Avail

    Avail's free plan includes listing syndication, applications with TransUnion screening, online rent collection and maintenance tracking. MakeLease has an application form and work orders but no screening, listings or rent collection.

    Pricing: Avail vs MakeLease

    Pricing comparison of Avail and MakeLease, verified 2026-10-28
     AvailMakeLease
    Cost to create a lease and send it for e-signatureYes$0 on Unlimited (free)[1][13]$0, no card[21]
    Free tier or trialFree tier with no time limit; not a trial[3]No card[21]
    Customize clauses, add your own terms, clone a leasePaidUnlimited Plus, $9 per unit per month[2][12][13]$0, no card[21]
    Rent payment fees (tenant)$2.50 per bank transfer on the free plan ($0 on Plus); 3.5% by card on any plan[5]NoNot offered[22]
    Tenant screeningPrice varies by location; tenant usually pays, landlord can cover it[6]NoNot offered[22]

    Avail charges per unit, so Unlimited Plus for three units is $27 a month at the listed rate. Avail's pricing page does not say whether a card is asked for at free sign-up; we did not create an account to check. MakeLease costs nothing today and asks for no card; you need a free account to generate, save or send a lease.

    Features compared

    Feature comparison of Avail and MakeLease, verified 2026-10-28
     AvailMakeLease
    Create a leaseYesFree template: term, rent, deposit, fees, pets, insurance[11][13]YesFree, guided 8-step wizard[21]
    State-specific clauses and disclosuresYesFree; state and local requirements added by LocalAssist[10][17][1]NoNot state-specific; you add state rules[22]
    Your own clauses or house rules in the leasePaidUnlimited Plus[14][12]PartlyFree Rules step (pets, smoking, guests, quiet hours, alterations); no free-form clause field[21]
    E-signatureYesFree; tenants review and sign from any device[13][16]YesFree; tenant needs no account[23]
    E-sign a lease you already haveYesFree upload and signing[18]NoOnly leases made in the wizard can be sent for signing[21]
    Printable lease PDFYesFree download (email required)[19][4]YesFree (free account required)[21]
    Lease renewalsPaidClone a lease for renewal on Unlimited Plus[15]YesFree[21]
    Lease amendmentsYesBuilt-in amendment template[20]PartlyLease plus free landlord forms[21]
    Tenant portalYesFree[1]YesFree[21]
    Maintenance requestsYesFree ticket tracking[1][9]YesFree work orders[21]
    Applications and screeningYesApplications free; TransUnion reports paid per applicant[1][6]NoNot offered[22]
    Online rent collectionYesFree plan; tenant pays $2.50 per bank transfer[8][5]NoNot offered[22]
    Listing syndicationYesFree[1][7]NoNot offered[22]

    Avail's lease page shows an email field before the free printable PDF download; we did not submit it. Avail's pages do not list which states its template covers, and we did not sign up to check, so confirm your state in the app before relying on it.

    ✓ included · ✗ not offered · Paid = paid plan or per-use fee · Partial = offered with a limit noted in the cell. Bracketed numbers link to the source.

    Where Avail is better

    • State-specific leases: Avail says its template adds the clauses and disclosures your state and city require, and that it is reviewed by legal professionals. MakeLease does not add state-specific clauses.
    • Uploading your own lease: Avail lets you upload an existing lease and send it for free e-signature. MakeLease only sends leases made in its own wizard.
    • Property management on the free plan: Avail includes listing syndication, applications, TransUnion screening, rent collection and maintenance tracking. MakeLease has no rent collection, screening or listings.
    • Amendments: Avail has a built-in lease amendment template.

    Other Avail alternatives

    MakeLease is not the only free option. These tools ranked above us in our roundup of free lease generators, mainly because they offer state-specific lease content and MakeLease does not.

    • Innago

      Best for: Landlords who want a free downloadable state lease template plus free online signing in the same place.

      Innago's pricing page lists online leasing and document storage as free with no setup fee, monthly fee or contract. Its site publishes a residential lease template page for every state and DC (credited to REI Grove), and its signing page says you can sign and store as many leases and documents as you like for free, using Dropbox Sign as its e-signature partner.[24][25][26][27][28][29][30][31]

      What Innago charges for

    Switching from Avail

    1. Download each signed Avail lease from your account before you change tools; Avail says signed documents are stored there.
    2. Create a free MakeLease account (no card) and use the guided 8-step wizard to draft the next lease for each unit.
    3. Check the draft against your state's landlord-tenant rules and add any required disclosures. Avail's template does this for you; MakeLease's does not.
    4. Send the lease for e-signature. Tenants sign from an emailed link without creating an account.
    5. Keep Avail, or another tool, for rent collection and screening if you use them, because MakeLease offers neither.

    Frequently asked questions

    Is Avail's lease agreement really free?

    Yes, according to Avail. Its lease page says all Avail lease agreement templates and e-sign options are free to use, and its pricing page says the free tier has no time limit and is not a trial. Customizing clauses, adding your own rules and terms, and cloning leases need Unlimited Plus at $9 per unit per month.[13][3][2]

    Is Avail's lease state-specific?

    Avail says so. Its lease page says the template includes the attachments, clauses and disclosures your location requires, with federal, state and local items such as radon, mold and lead-based paint disclosures added by its LocalAssist feature. Avail's public pages do not list which states are covered.[10][17]

    What does Avail Unlimited Plus add for leases?

    Avail's pricing page says Unlimited Plus lets you customize the lease template and clone and reuse lease agreements. Its lease page adds reordering clauses, customizing standard clauses and adding your own terms or attachments. It also waives the $2.50 bank-transfer fee tenants pay on the free plan.[2][12][5]

    Why would I use MakeLease instead of Avail?

    If you want only a guided lease with free e-signature and renewals, and not a property-management account, MakeLease does that at no cost today with no card. If you want state-specific lease wording, Avail is the better free choice; MakeLease does not add state-specific clauses.[21][22][10]

    Do tenants pay fees with Avail?

    On Avail's free plan, tenants pay $2.50 per bank transfer when they pay rent through Avail, and 3.5% by credit or debit card on any plan. Screening is usually paid by the applicant, and the price varies by location. MakeLease does not collect rent or screen tenants, so it charges tenants nothing.[5][6][22]

    Try MakeLease for your next lease

    Answer eight short sections, generate a PDF and send it for e-signature. It costs nothing today and no card is asked for; you create a free account when you generate the lease. MakeLease does not add state-specific clauses, so check your state's lease rules before you sign.

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    Sources and methodology

    • We read each company's public pricing, feature and help pages on the date shown. We did not create accounts, start trials or contact sales.
    • A claim appears on this page only if a public page supports it. Anything we could not load or confirm was left out rather than guessed.
    • Complaints are quoted only as what some reviewers report, with a link. They are not statements of fact.
    • We do not publish scores or star ratings. We re-check every source monthly and date each change.
    • Avail's pricing and lease agreement pages were read on 2026-10-28 in headless Chrome; MakeLease facts were checked on 2026-10-26. No account was created.
    • Some quotes come from Avail's FAQ answers, which appear when a question is expanded; they were matched against the FAQ text the page publishes.
    • Avail's public pages do not list which states its lease covers or what an applicant pays for screening in each state, so neither is stated here.
    1. [1] Avail pricing page: Unlimited (free) plan · accessed 2026-10-28
      “Unlimited $0/unit Unlimited Units Access basic rental property management tools. List your rental on the top 19 sites Request rental application and screening reports Use state-specific leases with digital signing Streamlined online rent collection Track maintenance requests 24/7 tenant portal access Income and expense tracking”
    2. [2] Avail pricing page: Unlimited Plus · accessed 2026-10-28
      “Unlimited Plus $9/unit Per Month Upgrade for speed, customization, and exclusive tools. Get paid faster with FastPay Avoid extra fees with waived ACH charges Add custom questions to rental applications Customize our lease template to your liking Clone and reuse lease agreement templates Create a branded property website”
    3. [3] Avail pricing FAQ: is the free tier a trial · accessed 2026-10-28
      “Our base Avail pricing tier is entirely free for landlords, with no time limits or hidden trial expirations.”
    4. [4] Avail pricing page: Leasing feature list · accessed 2026-10-28
      “Leasing Digital signatures State-specific, lawyer-reviewed lease templates Locally-generated clauses, rules, and disclosures powered by LocalAssist Unlimited document attachments Print and PDF lease generation Customizable clauses and rules”
    5. [5] Avail pricing page: tenant payment fees · accessed 2026-10-28
      “For landlords on Unlimited Plus, there are no fees when tenants pay from a bank account. With Unlimited (free), tenants pay $2.50 per bank transfer. If a credit or debit card is used, a 3.5% processing fee is added to tenant payments regardless of subscription.”
    6. [6] Avail pricing page: screening and application fees · accessed 2026-10-28
      “Tenant-initiated TransUnion credit reports and background checks Nationwide criminal history report Nationwide prior eviction reports ... The cost of credit, criminal background, and eviction checks vary by location due to state laws. Landlords choose the required reports for each applicant. The cost of tenant screening reports can be covered by the tenant (most common) or the landlord, depending on the landlord’s preference.”
    7. [7] Avail pricing page: listings · accessed 2026-10-28
      “Listings syndicated to Zumper, Padmapper, Walkscore, Realtor.com®, Doorsteps.com, Rentable, ApartmentList, and more”
    8. [8] Avail pricing page: payments · accessed 2026-10-28
      “Payments Direct-deposit online rent payments Specialized deposit and fee collection Auto-generated payment receipts and confirmation Rent reminders and notifications Automatic recurring payment setup Next-day payment deposits Auto-assessed late fees (one-time or recurring)”
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      “Maintenance Tenant- and landlord-initiated ticket creation and tracking Auto-forwarding to maintenance professionals Photo uploads and workflows”
    10. [10] Avail lease agreement page: state-specific template and LocalAssist · accessed 2026-10-28
      “Use an enforceable lease agreement template with required attachments, clauses, and disclosures tailored to your location. With our Local Assist™ integration, federal, state, and local requirements — such as radon, mold, and lead-based paint disclosures — are automatically added for full compliance.”
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      “Select from annual, month-to-month, or custom lease terms to suit your needs. ... Set rent amounts, due dates, security deposits, and additional fees. Specify your pet policy and renters insurance requirements.”
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      “Reorder clauses, customize standard clauses, and add your own terms or attachments when you upgrade to Unlimited Plus.”
    13. [13] Avail lease agreement FAQ: how much does it cost to create a lease · accessed 2026-10-28
      “All Avail lease agreement templates and e-sign options are free to use. For additional customization options, including rules and terms, and to clone leases, you can upgrade to Unlimited Plus for $9/unit/month.”
    14. [14] Avail lease agreement FAQ: adding your own rules · accessed 2026-10-28
      “While our rental lease agreement provides a rock-solid legal foundation, you have the flexibility to add custom clauses, pet policies, or specific house rules with Unlimited Plus.”
    15. [15] Avail lease agreement FAQ: renewals · accessed 2026-10-28
      “When it's time to renew, our system allows you to effortlessly clone your existing lease agreement template if you have an Unlimited Plus subscription.”
    16. [16] Avail lease agreement FAQ: how tenants sign · accessed 2026-10-28
      “Once you finalize the lease agreement template, you can email it directly to your tenants for them to review and e-sign from any device. This dramatically speeds up the leasing process and automatically stores the signed document securely in your account.”
    17. [17] Avail lease agreement FAQ: state law · accessed 2026-10-28
      “Yes, every lease agreement template we offer is localized and regularly updated by legal professionals to comply with state-specific landlord-tenant laws.”
    18. [18] Avail lease agreement page: upload your own lease · accessed 2026-10-28
      “Simply upload your lease, add unlimited digital signatures for free, and send it directly to your tenants — all within our platform.”
    19. [19] Avail lease agreement page: printable lease PDF · accessed 2026-10-28
      “Prefer a physical lease you can print? Download our free lease PDF and other helpful templates now.”
    20. [20] Avail lease agreement FAQ: amendments · accessed 2026-10-28
      “Yes, Avail offers a built-in lease amendment tool to legally update your agreements. Our lawyer-written template allows you to modify terms such as adding roommates, updating pet policies, or adjusting lease dates.”
    21. [21] MakeLease lease agreement generator · accessed 2026-10-26
      “Creating a lease, downloading the PDF and sending it for e-signature cost nothing today, and no card is asked for. You need a free account to generate, save or send a lease.”
    22. [22] MakeLease generator: honest limits · accessed 2026-10-26
      “MakeLease does not add state-specific clauses. It does not collect rent, run credit or background checks, syndicate listings, or have a mobile app.”
    23. [23] MakeLease e-sign guide · accessed 2026-10-26
      “Tenants sign from an emailed link without creating an account. MakeLease records the signer's name, a timestamp, IP address and browser user agent, and stores a SHA-256 hash of the generated PDF.”
    24. [24] Innago pricing page · accessed 2026-10-27
      “Every Feature listed below is included in your Innago account at absolutely no cost to you.”
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      “No Setup Fee No Monthly Fee No Contract ... Online Leasing & Document Storage FREE”
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      “https://innago.com/residential-lease-agreement/alabama/ … https://innago.com/residential-lease-agreement/wyoming/ … https://innago.com/residential-lease-agreement/district-of-columbia/”
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      “To make your journey easier, REI Grove is offering a California lease agreement template for download.”
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      “Sign and store as many leases and other documents as you like, as always – for free.”
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      “Our eSignature partner, Dropbox Sign (formerly Hellosign), helps us ensure that both your convenience and security are making a serious improvement.”
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      “Create as many custom lease templates as you need. Automated fields make the process a breeze.”
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      “Lease Agreements, Addendums, Notices, & Many More Available. Easily Download, Edit, or Print Documents. Sign Online With Our Free Software.”

    Avail and Innago are trademarks of their respective owners. MakeLease is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by any of them. Names are used only to identify the products being compared. This page is general information, not legal advice.