DoorLoop alternatives: what to weigh before you switch
DoorLoop charges per unit with a monthly minimum of $199 to $399 on yearly billing, so owners under about 80 units pay a floor rather than a per-unit price. If that is what sends you looking, compare the minimum first, then billing terms, then tenant fees. This guide sets DoorLoop beside five alternatives using prices read on each company's own page on 2026-10-30.
What does DoorLoop offer that you may want to keep?
DoorLoop's pricing page lists the same core set on every plan: full accounting, leasing, maintenance, payments, showings, owner and tenant portals, a company website, unlimited users and storage, and an AI assistant. Setup is free, and payments out to owners and vendors are free on every plan. Any replacement should be judged against those, not only against the price.
How do the minimums compare?
| Option | Per unit | Monthly floor | Floor stops at |
|---|---|---|---|
| DoorLoop One | $2.50 | $199 | 80 units |
| Yardi Breeze | $1.00 | $100 | 100 units |
| AppFolio Core | From $1.49 | Minimum spend, not published | 50-unit minimum |
| Buildium Essential | Not per unit | From $65 a month | Unit limits not stated |
| TurboTenant Pro | Yearly by band | None stated | $199 to $999 a year |
| DoorKeeping | $2.00 | None | No floor |
Example a made-up owner with 12 units pays DoorLoop One the $199 minimum, because 12 x $2.50 = $30 is lower. Over a year that is $199 x 12 = $2,388, or $199 / 12 = about $16.58 per unit per month. At DoorKeeping the same 12 units cost 12 x $2 = $24 a month, $288 a year.
What do tenants pay under each option?
- DoorLoop One: $1.50 per incoming bank payment, charged to the landlord, who can add a convenience fee for tenants; free on Connect and Multiply.
- Buildium: $2.35 per bank payment on Essential, 2.99% on cards; the landlord can pass them to the tenant.
- Yardi Breeze: 2.95% on credit cards, with the tenant paying by default; bank payments $0.95 unless Yardi is the primary processor.
- TurboTenant: $2 per bank payment for renters of Free-plan landlords and 3.49% on cards.
- DoorKeeping: tenants pay rent by bank transfer to the owner's own account at no DoorKeeping fee.
See each company's pricing explainer: Buildium, Yardi Breeze, TurboTenant and AppFolio.
Who does each fit?
DoorLoop fits owners with more than about 80 units who want everything in one product, or smaller owners who value its agents on higher plans. Whichever you pick, run the same test: take your real unit count, multiply by the per-unit price, apply the monthly minimum, add the fees for the volume of payments, screenings and signatures you expect, and compare the yearly totals rather than the headline prices. Yardi Breeze fits portfolios near 100 units or more. Buildium fits owners who want tiered plans and accept per-use fees. TurboTenant fits small landlords who want a free start. AppFolio fits portfolios of 50 units or more.
What should you check before switching from DoorLoop?
List which DoorLoop features your daily work uses: accounting, showings, the tenant portal, the company website, the AI assistant or its agents. Then check that each replacement covers them on the plan you would pay for, not only on its top plan. Confirm how it handles migration and training, since DoorLoop includes both at no charge. And compare year-one cost using your own unit count, because the minimum that sent you looking can look very different at 10 units than at 100.
Where does DoorKeeping fit?
DoorKeeping suits owners who want to ask Claude or ChatGPT to do the bookkeeping and tenant follow-up, with one tap to approve money steps, at $2 per unit per month. Rent and payments stay in your own bank accounts. DoorKeeping never holds your money and sends a payment only when you approve it.
Sources
- DoorLoop, Pricing, read Oct 30, 2026
- Buildium, Pricing, read Oct 30, 2026
- Yardi Breeze, Pricing, read Oct 30, 2026
- AppFolio, Pricing, read Oct 30, 2026
- TurboTenant, Pricing, read Oct 30, 2026
Questions
- What is a cheaper alternative to DoorLoop for a small portfolio?
- The comparison is about the monthly floor: DoorLoop One's is $199, Yardi Breeze's is $100, and DoorKeeping and TurboTenant list none.
- Does DoorLoop have a free plan?
- No free plan is listed. Its plans are One, Connect and Multiply, with a $199 to $399 monthly minimum on yearly billing.
- Which DoorLoop alternative has a free tier?
- TurboTenant and Avail both list a $0 landlord plan.
- Does DoorLoop include e-signatures?
- Yes. The pricing page lists unlimited e-signatures and templates on every plan.