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Baselane Pricing
Price: Free (Core); Smart $20/mo billed yearly. Yearly cost for a 5-unit landlord at list price: $0 (Core) or $240 (Smart, annual). Online rent by bank transfer: $2; you can cover it, pass it to the tenant, or waive it by depositing into a Baselane account. By card: 3.49% paid by tenant. Free trial: 30 days of Smart.
Baselane: best for free banking and bookkeeping built around rent
Price: Free (Core); Smart $20/mo billed yearly. Free trial: 30 days of Smart. Yearly cost for 5 units: $0 (Core) or $240 (Smart, annual).
Plans
| Plan | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core | $0 | Banking, bookkeeping, rent collection |
| Smart | $20/mo on an annual plan | Advanced automations; 30-day free trial |
Fees your tenants or you pay
- Bank (ACH) rent payment: $2; you can cover it, pass it to the tenant, or waive it by depositing into a Baselane account
- Card rent payment: 3.49% paid by tenant
- Tenant screening: $24.99 basic; criminal +$5, eviction +$10, income verification +$10; applicant pays
What you get
- Core is free for banking, bookkeeping and rent collection.
- Automatic invoices and reminders for rent, deposits and late fees.
- Online lease signing and a tenant portal.
- iOS and Android apps.
Watch out for
- Baselane's fee table lists ACH as "$2 - $5" while its FAQ says $2.
- The month-to-month price of Smart is not published.
Visit Baselane Source: official pricing page, checked October 22, 2026.
How Baselane compares
| Company | Price | Yearly cost, 5 units |
|---|---|---|
| TurboTenant | Free; paid plans from $149 a year | $0 (Free) or $149 (Essentials) |
| Innago | Free | $0 |
| Stessa | Free; Manage $15/mo ($12/mo yearly) | $0 (Essentials) or $144 (Manage, annual) |
| Landlord Studio | Free up to 3 units; Pro $15/mo | $208.80 (Pro, monthly: $15 + 2 extra units x $1.20) |
| RentRedi | $12/mo billed yearly; $29.95 month to month | $144 (annual plan) |
| TenantCloud | Starter $180/yr | $180 (Starter, annual) |
| Rentec Direct | Starter $25/mo (up to 10 properties) | $300 (Starter, monthly) |
| RentPost | $29/mo + $1 per unit | $408 ($29 + 5 units x $1, monthly) |
| Buildium | Essential from $62/mo | from $744 (Essential) |
| DoorLoop | $2.50/unit/mo, minimum $199/mo | $2,388 (One plan minimum, monthly) |
"Yearly cost, 5 units" is what you would pay the software company at list price for 5 units, excluding fees tenants pay.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Baselane cost?
Baselane: Free (Core); Smart $20/mo billed yearly. For 5 units at list price: $0 (Core) or $240 (Smart, annual) a year.
Does Baselane have a free plan or free trial?
Free plan: Yes (Core). Free trial: 30 days of Smart.
What does Baselane charge for online rent payments?
Bank transfer (ACH): $2; you can cover it, pass it to the tenant, or waive it by depositing into a Baselane account. Card: 3.49% paid by tenant.
How much is tenant screening on Baselane?
$24.99 basic; criminal +$5, eviction +$10, income verification +$10; applicant pays.