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    TenantCloud Alternative: MakeLease vs TenantCloud

    TenantCloud has had no free plan since January 1, 2024, and its cheapest plan, Starter, costs $25 a month or $180 a year billed annually. If you mainly need to write a lease, get it e-signed and keep tenant requests and renewals in one place, MakeLease does that at $0 today with no card, while TenantCloud is the better fit if you want online rent collection, tenant screening, listing syndication, accounting and mobile apps in one paid suite. TenantCloud's own help center announced that free accounts would be moved to the paid Starter plan on November 1, 2023, with the Free Plan discontinued on January 1, 2024, and that there would be no free options going forward. This page compares Starter, TenantCloud's lowest plan that includes e-signatures, with what MakeLease offers for free, and it lists plainly where TenantCloud is the stronger product.

    Prices and features verified: · by MakeLease Editorial Team

    The short answer

    Choose TenantCloud if…

    • you want tenants to pay rent online by ACH or card and have payments flow into your books
    • you want TransUnion-powered tenant screening with the fee passed to the applicant
    • you want to syndicate listings to partner sites and track leads from one dashboard
    • you or your tenants want native mobile apps rather than a web app
    • you need state-specific landlord forms and are willing to pay for the Pro plan
    • you want a long-established platform: TenantCloud says it was founded in 2016

    Choose MakeLease if…

    • you want to create a lease and send it for e-signature without paying a monthly fee
    • you lost TenantCloud's free plan and only used it for leases, signatures and tenant requests
    • you want tenants to sign from an emailed link without creating an account
    • you already collect rent another way and do not want to pay for a rent-collection suite
    • you want a tenant portal, renewals and work orders free today, with no card on file
    Create a free lease

    Who should choose which

    Former TenantCloud free-plan user with one or two units

    Better fit: MakeLease

    If you used TenantCloud's free plan mostly to store a lease, collect signatures and log repair requests, MakeLease covers those jobs at $0 today. You lose online rent collection and built-in screening, so plan to collect rent by your bank or another service.

    Landlord who wants rent collected online

    Better fit: TenantCloud

    TenantCloud's Starter plan includes online rent payments, autopay, late-fee settings and reminders. MakeLease does not collect rent at all, so TenantCloud is the better fit here.

    Landlord filling a vacancy from scratch

    Better fit: TenantCloud

    Listing syndication, lead tracking, online applications and TransUnion-powered screening are all on TenantCloud's Starter plan. MakeLease has an online application form but no screening and no listings.

    Landlord who has a tenant and just needs paperwork done

    Better fit: MakeLease

    If the tenant is already chosen and rent is handled elsewhere, MakeLease's guided wizard, free e-sign and tenant portal get the lease signed and filed without a $180/year subscription.

    Growing landlord with a team or property owners

    Better fit: TenantCloud

    TenantCloud's higher plans add team roles, owner portals, bank reconciliation and tax reports. Those sit outside what MakeLease covers, which is the lease, e-signature, tenant portal, renewals and work orders.

    Pricing: TenantCloud vs MakeLease

    Pricing comparison of TenantCloud and MakeLease, verified 2026-10-27
     TenantCloudMakeLease
    Cheapest plan that includes e-signaturePaidStarter: $25/mo, or $180/yr billed annually[4][8][13]$0, no card[29]
    Free planNoDiscontinued January 1, 2024P1[1][2][6]Free account to generate or send[29]
    Higher plansGrowth $35/mo; Pro $60/mo; Business from $100/mo[5]$0, no card[29]
    Trial14-day trial on every plan[4]No card[29]
    Tenant-paid ACH rent payment fee$1.95 per payment on Starter ($1.75 Growth, $1.50 Pro)[19]NoNot offered[30]
    Tenant-paid card rent payment fee3.5% + 30¢[20]NoNot offered[30]
    Tenant screening feePaid by the applicant; amount not shown on pricing page[18][27]NoNot offered[30]

    TenantCloud prices exclude applicable taxes, per its pricing page. The pricing page as displayed shows Starter at $25/month billed monthly, or $180/year billed annually ($15/month). An older plan-card block in the page's source still says $18.00/month for monthly Starter but is hidden from view, so check the price at checkout. MakeLease costs nothing today and asks for no card; you need a free account to generate, save or send a lease.

    1. P1. TenantCloud's help center said the Free Plan would be discontinued on January 1, 2024 and that "there will not be any free options moving forward". TenantCloud's own site still says it does not offer a free plan, only a free trial, and its pricing page lists only paid plans with a 14-day trial.

    Features compared

    Feature comparison of TenantCloud and MakeLease, verified 2026-10-27
     TenantCloudMakeLease
    Create a leasePartlyStarter lists 10 leases; full Lease Builder on Pro[9][10][25]YesFree, guided 8-step wizard[29]
    E-signaturePaidIncluded from Starter[8][7]YesFree; tenant needs no account[31]
    State-specific formsPaidPro plan ($60/mo) and up[11][5]NoNot state-specific; you add state rules[30]
    Tenant portalPaidIncluded from Starter[15]YesFree[29]
    Lease renewalsPaidIncluded from Starter[14]YesFree[29]
    Maintenance requests / work ordersPaidIncluded from Starter[16]YesFree work orders[29]
    Rental applicationsPaidIncluded from Starter[17]PartlyOnline application form; no screening[29]
    Tenant screeningPaidTransUnion-powered; applicant pays[18][27]NoNot offered[30]
    Online rent collectionPaidACH and card from Starter[26][19][20]NoNot offered[30]
    AccountingPaidIncome and expense tracking from Starter; bank reconciliation on Pro[21]PartlyExpense tracking and investor calculators; no bank feeds[29]
    Listing syndicationPaidIncluded from Starter[22]NoNot offered[30]
    Mobile appsPaidLandlord, tenant, service pro and owner apps[23]NoWeb only[30]
    Other landlord formsPaidStarter: 10 document templates; state-specific forms on Pro[12][11]PartlyLease plus free landlord forms[29]

    TenantCloud cells describe the Starter plan unless stated, because it is the lowest plan that includes e-signatures. "Paid" means the feature is only available on a paid TenantCloud plan; TenantCloud has no free plan.

    ✓ 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 TenantCloud is better

    • Rent collection: TenantCloud takes ACH and card payments with autopay, late fees and reminders. MakeLease does not collect rent.
    • Tenant screening: TenantCloud runs TransUnion-powered credit, background and eviction checks with the fee paid by the applicant. MakeLease has no screening.
    • Listings and leads: TenantCloud syndicates listings to partner sites and tracks leads. MakeLease does not do listings.
    • Accounting: TenantCloud tracks income and expenses on every plan and adds bank reconciliation and tax reports on Pro. MakeLease has expense tracking and investor calculators but no bank feeds.
    • Mobile apps: TenantCloud has apps for landlords, tenants, service pros and owners. MakeLease is web only.
    • State-specific forms: TenantCloud offers state-specific landlord forms on the Pro plan. MakeLease does not add state-specific clauses; you add your state's rules yourself.
    • Track record and scale: TenantCloud says it was founded in 2016, and its higher plans add team roles, owner portals and a Business plan for larger portfolios.

    What changed recently

    • 2023-11-01: TenantCloud said free accounts would be automatically upgraded to the Starter plan on November 1, 2023, with no charge until January 1, 2024 and 50% off a first annual Starter plan.[3]
    • 2024-01-01: TenantCloud discontinued its Free Plan. Its help center said users who did not want a paid plan should export their data and close their account, and that there would be no free options going forward.[1][2]

    Other TenantCloud 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.[32][33][34][35][36]

      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.[37][38][39][40][41][42][43][44]

      What Innago charges for

    Switching from TenantCloud

    1. Before your TenantCloud subscription ends, export your leases, transactions, reports and documents; TenantCloud's pricing FAQ says you can export them before closing your account.
    2. Keep the signed lease PDFs you exported from TenantCloud as your record of existing tenancies, and start new leases or renewals in MakeLease as terms come up.
    3. Create a free MakeLease account (no card) and use the guided 8-step wizard to draft the next lease or renewal for each unit.
    4. Check the lease against your state's landlord-tenant rules and add any required clauses or disclosures, since MakeLease does not add state-specific clauses.
    5. Send the lease for e-signature. Tenants sign from an emailed link without creating an account.
    6. Invite tenants to the MakeLease portal for documents, renewals and maintenance requests.
    7. Set up rent collection elsewhere (for example your bank's transfer tools) and choose a separate screening provider if you need one, because MakeLease offers neither.

    Frequently asked questions

    Is TenantCloud still free?

    No. TenantCloud discontinued its Free Plan on January 1, 2024 and said there would be no free options going forward. Its own site now says it does not offer a free plan, only a free trial, and its pricing page lists paid plans only, each with a 14-day trial.[1][2][6][4]

    When did TenantCloud stop being free?

    January 1, 2024. TenantCloud's help center said free accounts would be moved to the Starter plan on November 1, 2023, with the first charge on January 1, 2024.[1][3]

    How much does TenantCloud cost?

    On 2026-10-27 TenantCloud's pricing page listed Starter at $25/month or $180/year billed annually, Growth at $35/month ($350/year), Pro at $60/month ($600/year), and Business from $100/month. Prices exclude tax. Tenants also pay $1.95 per ACH payment on Starter or 3.5% + 30¢ for card payments.[4][5][13][19][20]

    Which TenantCloud plan includes e-signatures?

    Every paid plan, starting with Starter. TenantCloud's pricing table marks E-Signature as included on Starter, Growth, Pro and Business. The full Lease Builder and state-specific landlord forms are on Pro and above.[8][10][11]

    Is there a free alternative to TenantCloud for leases and e-signatures?

    MakeLease lets you create a lease, download the PDF and send it for e-signature at no cost today, with no card. You need a free account to generate, save or send a lease. It also has a free tenant portal, renewals and work orders, but it does not collect rent, screen tenants or post listings.[29][31][30]

    How do I choose a TenantCloud alternative?

    Start with what you used TenantCloud for. If you mainly need to create a lease and get it e-signed, MakeLease does that at no cost today with no card, while TenantCloud has no free plan and its Starter plan costs $25/month or $180/year billed annually. If you need online rent collection, tenant screening or listing syndication, choose a paid suite that includes them, because MakeLease offers none of those.[6][4][29][31][30]

    Can I take my data with me if I leave TenantCloud?

    TenantCloud's pricing FAQ says you can export your leases, transactions, reports and documents before closing your account. Do this before your subscription ends.[24]

    Does MakeLease do everything TenantCloud does?

    No. MakeLease covers the lease, e-signature, tenant portal, renewals and work orders. TenantCloud also offers rent collection, TransUnion-powered screening, listing syndication, accounting with bank reconciliation on Pro, and mobile apps.[30][7][23]

    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.
    • TenantCloud's public pricing, feature and about pages were read on 2026-10-27; MakeLease facts were checked on 2026-10-26. No account was created and no trial was started.
    • Plan inclusion was read from the included / not-included markers in the pricing page's "Compare all features" table for each plan.
    • TenantCloud's original help-center article on the free-plan termination (support.tenantcloud.com/faq/question/969) still returns a 404, and no live TenantCloud page found states the end date, so the dates are cited from the Internet Archive copy of that page, captured on 2025-01-22 and last updated by TenantCloud on Oct. 23, 2023. That TenantCloud has no free plan today is cited from its own live site.
    • The pricing page's source contains two plan-card blocks. The one displayed in a browser (desktop, tablet and mobile widths) shows Starter at $25/month monthly and $180/year annually; an older block showing $18.00/month is hidden. This page uses the displayed prices.
    • The dollar amount of TenantCloud's applicant-paid screening fee is not on its pricing or screening page, so it is not stated here.
    • User reviews were not quoted because the review page could not be fetched as raw text for verbatim checking.
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      “ACH Payments: Collect rent by direct bank transfer, with a low per-transaction fee that scales down as you upgrade plans. *Fee paid by the tenant. $ 1.95 *paid by a tenant $ 1.75 *paid by a tenant $ 1.50 *paid by a tenant”
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    TenantCloud, 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.