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    RentSpree Alternative: MakeLease vs RentSpree

    RentSpree is mainly a tenant screening and rental application tool, and its free Basic plan also lets you upload a lease and collect e-signatures. Its help center says e-signing a lease you upload is free for all users, and that ready-made lease templates from RentSpree are coming soon. The one exception is California: members of the California Association of Realtors (C.A.R.) can build the C.A.R. lease inside RentSpree at no cost. So for most landlords, RentSpree signs a lease you bring rather than writing one. MakeLease (ours) writes the lease with a guided wizard and sends it for e-signature at $0 today, with no card. It does not add state-specific clauses, and it has no screening, listings or rent collection, which are RentSpree's strengths. If you already have a lease and need applicants screened, RentSpree fits better; if you need the lease written, MakeLease does that part.

    Prices and features verified: · by MakeLease Editorial Team

    The short answer

    Choose RentSpree if…

    • you want TransUnion credit, background and eviction reports, paid by you or the applicant
    • you already have a lease file and want it signed and stored next to the application
    • you are a C.A.R. member in California and want the C.A.R. lease
    • you want the security deposit and rent collected online alongside the signed lease

    Choose MakeLease if…

    • you need the lease written, and you are not using the C.A.R. form
    • you want a guided wizard rather than placing signature fields on your own file
    • you want renewals, a tenant portal and work orders at no cost
    • you don't need screening, listings or rent collection
    Create a free lease

    Who should choose which

    Landlord outside California with no lease yet

    Better fit: MakeLease

    RentSpree's lease page suggests a landlord association or a real estate agent if you don't have a lease, and says building from a template is coming soon. MakeLease's 8-step wizard writes the lease now. It is not state-specific, so check it against your state's rules.

    Landlord screening applicants

    Better fit: RentSpree

    RentSpree's screening reports cost $39.99, or $49.99 with income verification and reference checks, and you choose whether you or the applicant pays. MakeLease has an application form but no screening.

    C.A.R. member leasing a California property

    Better fit: RentSpree

    RentSpree lets C.A.R. members build the C.A.R. residential lease, with California disclosures and addenda, and send it for e-signature at no cost.

    Landlord with a lease already drafted

    Better fit: RentSpree and MakeLease together

    Both are free for this. RentSpree signs a file you upload, with the lease stored next to the application and screening report. MakeLease signs only leases made in its own wizard.

    Pricing: RentSpree vs MakeLease

    Pricing comparison of RentSpree and MakeLease, verified 2026-10-28
     RentSpreeMakeLease
    Cost to e-sign a leaseYesFree on Basic for a lease you upload[1][14]$0, no card[17]
    Card neededNot for Basic; yes for a PRO trial[3]No card[17]
    Paid plansLandlord PRO $8.99/mo ($6.99/mo billed annually); RentSpree PRO $19.99/mo ($15.83/mo billed annually)[2]$0, no card[17]
    Tenant screening$39.99 or $49.99 per report; you or the applicant pays[4][6]NoNot offered[18]
    Rent collection feesLandlord pays $3 per recurring payment on Basic; ACH free to tenants; cards 3%[5]NoNot offered[18]

    RentSpree's pricing FAQ says it does not issue refunds for partial billing periods, and a PRO trial needs a card and converts to a paid plan unless you cancel. 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 RentSpree and MakeLease, verified 2026-10-28
     RentSpreeMakeLease
    Create a leaseNoUpload your own; templates "coming soon" (C.A.R. lease for California members)F1[13][10][15]YesFree, guided 8-step wizard[17]
    State-specific leasePartlyCalifornia only, via the C.A.R. form for members[15][9]NoNot state-specific; you add state rules[18]
    E-signatureYesFree for uploaded leases[14][1]YesFree; tenant needs no account[19]
    How tenants signEmailed link; accept e-sign and e-delivery consent, then sign[16]YesFree; tenant needs no account[19]
    E-sign a lease you already haveYesPDF, PNG, JPG or JPEG up to 20 MB[12][13]NoOnly leases made in the wizard can be sent for signing[17]
    Lease renewalsSave an uploaded lease as a reusable template[9]YesFree[17]
    Download the signed leaseYesStored on the Lease tab; download a copy[14]YesFree (free account required)[17]
    Applications and screeningYesFree applications; TransUnion reports per applicant[1][4]NoNot offered[18]
    Online rent and deposit collectionYesIncluded on Basic[1][11]NoNot offered[18]
    Listing syndicationYesIncluded on Basic[1]NoNot offered[18]

    RentSpree's own pages disagree on which plan includes lease e-signing: its pricing page and two help-center articles say it is free on Basic, while its lease agreements page says it is available on Landlord PRO and RentSpree PRO. This page follows the pricing page and help center; check your plan before relying on it.

    1. F1. RentSpree's help center lists two ways to set up a lease: upload your own, or, for C.A.R. members, build the C.A.R. form. It says ready-made lease templates from RentSpree are coming soon.

    ✓ 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 RentSpree is better

    • Screening: RentSpree runs TransUnion credit, background and eviction reports, with an income-verified option, and lets you choose who pays. MakeLease has no screening.
    • Bring your own lease: RentSpree signs a lease file you upload and saves it as a reusable template. MakeLease signs only leases made in its wizard.
    • California C.A.R. lease: C.A.R. members can build the C.A.R. residential lease in RentSpree at no cost.
    • Money in at move-in: RentSpree collects the security deposit with the signed lease and then rent online. MakeLease does not collect payments.
    • Listings: RentSpree's free plan includes listing syndication. MakeLease does not list rentals.

    Other RentSpree 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.

    • Avail

      Best for: Landlords who want a free, state-specific lease with e-signature and can live with the standard clauses.

      The free plan (named Unlimited) includes state-specific lease templates with digital signing. Avail says all its lease templates and e-sign options are free, offers a free printable lease PDF, and lets you upload your own lease and send it for e-signature at no cost. Avail says the free tier is not a trial.[20][21][22][23][24]

      What Avail charges for

    • 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.[25][26][27][28][29][30][31][32]

      What Innago charges for

    Switching from RentSpree

    1. Download each signed lease from the Lease tab in RentSpree.
    2. Create a free MakeLease account (no card) and draft the next lease with the guided 8-step wizard.
    3. Check it against your state's landlord-tenant rules and add any required disclosures, since MakeLease does not add state-specific clauses.
    4. Send it for e-signature; tenants sign from an emailed link without creating an account.
    5. Keep RentSpree for screening and rent if you use them; MakeLease does not offer either.

    Frequently asked questions

    Is RentSpree free?

    RentSpree's Basic plan is $0 a month with no card, and includes listings, applications, uploading leases with e-signatures and online rent collection. Screening reports cost $39.99 or $49.99, paid by you or the applicant, and landlords on Basic pay $3 per recurring rent payment.[1][4][5]

    Does RentSpree have lease templates?

    Not yet for most landlords. RentSpree's help center says ready-made lease templates are coming soon. Today you upload your own lease, or, if you are a C.A.R. member, build the California C.A.R. lease. You can save an uploaded lease as your own template.[13][15][9]

    Is RentSpree lease e-signing free or PRO only?

    RentSpree's pricing page and help center say e-signing an uploaded lease is free for all users, but its lease agreements page says the feature is available on Landlord PRO and RentSpree PRO. We follow the pricing page and help center; check your plan in the app.[1][14][8]

    Can I use MakeLease and RentSpree together?

    Yes. You can screen applicants in RentSpree, then write the lease in MakeLease and send it for e-signature there, or download the MakeLease PDF and upload it to RentSpree for signing. MakeLease does not add state-specific clauses either way.[13][17][18]

    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.
    • RentSpree's pricing and lease agreements pages and its public help-center articles were read on 2026-10-28 in headless Chrome; MakeLease facts were checked on 2026-10-26. No account was created and no trial was started.
    • Pricing-table checkmarks were read from the page's markup: "Upload leases" and "Collect e-signatures" show a check in all three plan columns, matching the Basic plan card and the help center.
    • RentSpree's review counts and ratings are deliberately not used.
    1. [1] RentSpree pricing page: Basic (free) plan · accessed 2026-10-28
      “Basic List your rental, screen tenants, and collect rent to get started. $0.00 / month No credit card required to start. Start for free Listing syndication Rental applications Tenant screening (applicant pays per report) Accept and deny with compliance notices Upload leases and collect e-signatures Online rent collection”
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      “Landlord PRO Maximize your rental profits without breaking a sweat. $6.99 / month Billed annually, or $8.99 per month Start a free 30-day trial Everything in Basic Automated rent collection with waived ACH fees ... RentSpree PRO Seal rentals at lightning speed, maximize profit, without stress. $15.83 / month Billed annually, or $19.99 per month”
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      “Your free Basic account needs no card. A credit or debit card is required to start a 30-day PRO trial, and we send a courtesy email three days before the trial ends.”
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      “You choose whether the applicant pays or you cover the fee. $39.99 / report Standard screening report Credit, background, and eviction, without income verification or reference checks. ... $49.99 / report Comprehensive screening report With bank-verified income and reference checks, plus credit, background, and eviction history.”
    5. [5] RentSpree pricing page: rent collection fees · accessed 2026-10-28
      “FOR LANDLORDS $3 Per recurring rent payment Waived on Landlord PRO. Does not apply to one-time payments like security deposits. ... Bank transfer (ACH) Renters can pay by secure bank transfer at no cost. FOR TENANTS 3% Card payments”
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      “Your RentSpree account is free, with no subscription required to screen tenants. A tenant screening report carries a low fee, and you choose who pays it, you or the applicant, where local rules allow.”
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      “You can cancel PRO anytime and keep access through the end of your trial or billing period, after which you return to the Basic plan. Refunds and credits are not issued for partial billing periods, and RentSpree does not offer refunds.”
    8. [8] RentSpree lease agreements page: plan line · accessed 2026-10-28
      “Cut out delays and back-and-forth when you send, sign, and store lease agreements online. Available on Landlord PRO and RentSpree PRO plans.”
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      “Upload the lease you already use, place signature, date, initial, text, and checkbox fields, and assign each one to the right tenant. Save it as a template and reuse it every time you fill a vacancy. In California, you can generate a C.A.R. lease agreement inside RentSpree.”
    10. [10] RentSpree lease agreements FAQ: what if I don't have a lease yet · accessed 2026-10-28
      “You have a few options. Your state or local landlord association is a good place to find a standard lease for your area. You can also hire a local real estate agent to prepare the lease and review the terms with you. ... In California, you can generate a C.A.R. lease agreement inside RentSpree. Build from a template is coming soon.”
    11. [11] RentSpree lease agreements FAQ: security deposit · accessed 2026-10-28
      “Yes. You can collect the security deposit online alongside the signed lease, so it's paid and documented before your tenant gets the keys.”
    12. [12] RentSpree lease agreements FAQ: file types · accessed 2026-10-28
      “You can upload a PDF, PNG, JPG, or JPEG up to 20 MB.”
    13. [13] RentSpree Help Center: Lease Signing - overview · accessed 2026-10-28
      “Upload your own lease. Upload your lease as a PDF, PNG, JPG, or JPEG (20 MB max), place signature, date, initial, text, and checkbox fields, assign each field to a signer, and send it out. Free for all RentSpree users. ... Build from C.A.R. form. California Association of Realtors members can build the approved C.A.R. lease step by step and send it for e-signature, no subscription required. ... Ready-made lease templates from RentSpree are coming soon.”
    14. [14] RentSpree Help Center: Set up and send a lease for e-signature · accessed 2026-10-28
      “E-signing a lease you upload is free for all RentSpree users. C.A.R. members can also generate a C.A.R. lease. ... Once both parties have signed, the completed lease is stored on the Lease tab and you can download a copy.”
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      “C.A.R. members can build a California Association of Realtors (C.A.R.) residential lease and send it for e-signature from RentSpree at no cost. You’ll need a valid C.A.R. membership.”
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      “When your agent or landlord sends you a lease to sign, you'll get an email to review and e-sign it. Open the email and select Review documents. Accept the E-Sign and E-Delivery Consent, then select Continue.”
    17. [17] 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.”
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      “MakeLease does not add state-specific clauses. It does not collect rent, run credit or background checks, syndicate listings, or have a mobile app.”
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      “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.”
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      “Unlimited $0/unit Unlimited Units Access basic rental property management tools. ... Use state-specific leases with digital signing”
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      “All Avail lease agreement templates and e-sign options are free to use.”
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      “Prefer a physical lease you can print? Download our free lease PDF and other helpful templates now.”
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      “Simply upload your lease, add unlimited digital signatures for free, and send it directly to your tenants — all within our platform.”
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      “Our base Avail pricing tier is entirely free for landlords, with no time limits or hidden trial expirations.”
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      “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.”

    RentSpree, 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.