Hemlane
Hybrid DIY software plus optional human repair coordination and leasing help—with a free Starter that is too limited to run a multi-unit portfolio.
Hemlane sits between DIY landlord software and full-service property management. Its paid tiers pair leasing and rent tools with optional human repair coordination, emergency support, tenant communication, and a local leasing network.
The free Starter tier includes advertising on Apartments.com, Zillow, and other sites, applicant and tenant screening, accounting, and bank sync. But it allows only one active property and one synced bank account, with no rent collection and no maintenance or repair features.
What costs money
Basic starts at $30 per month for one unit: a $28 platform fee plus $2 per unit. It adds leases and e-signatures, rent collection, late fees, $0 ACH payments, messaging, and tenant perks after a 14-day trial. At that formula, five units cost about $38 per month and 20 cost about $68 per month.
Essential starts at $48 per month for one unit—the $28 platform fee plus $20 per unit—and adds repair coordination, 24/7 emergency support, work orders, and state-specific leases. Complete starts at $86 for one unit—the platform fee plus $58 per unit—and adds a property-management assistant for tenant communication plus access to local leasing and turnover help. Annual billing advertises savings of up to 20%.
Tenant screening costs $40 and is paid by the tenant. ACH is listed at $0 on paid plans with rent collection, while debit and credit card payments cost 3%. Optional services include premium listings at $89 for 30 days, tenant placement from $695, inspections from $300, and Eviction Shield from $4.95 per month.
Small-portfolio fit
Hemlane makes the most sense for one to five units when an owner expects to pay for human help rather than merely software. Basic remains relatively approachable, but Essential and Complete become expensive quickly because their $20- and $58-per-unit charges sit on top of the platform fee.
If the goal is a free operating system, Innago is broader and TurboTenant has a stronger leasing-first workflow. Hemlane’s differentiator is the option to hand repair coordination or leasing work to people without hiring a traditional full-service manager.
Bottom line
Starter is a useful one-property preview, not a free multi-unit operations hub. Hemlane becomes distinctive on its paid hybrid tiers, where the decision is whether human assistance saves enough owner time to justify the per-unit cost.
Facts checked against Hemlane pricing and the Hemlane Starter package support article on September 8, 2026. Confirm current terms before subscribing or inviting tenants.