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Landlord Studio: The best alternative to Hemlane

Landlord Studio is the Hemlane alternative for landlords who want full rental property accounting at a flat, predictable price — not management services billed per unit. Online rent collection, tenant screening, automated bank feeds, AI receipt scanning, Xero integration, and one-click Schedule E reports come standard on PRO at $12 a month, however large the portfolio grows.

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Overview: Hemlane vs Landlord Studio

Compare Landlord Studio vs Hemlane and the difference comes down to model and price. Hemlane is a property management platform with optional hands-on services — a 24/7 repair coordinator and a local leasing-agent network — priced per unit across its tiers. Landlord Studio is built accounting-first for self-managing landlords who want deep bookkeeping and everyday management in one app, at a flat price that doesn't climb with every door you add.

Landlord Studio pairs full rental property accounting with the day-to-day tools landlords use most — online rent collection, tenant screening, listings, lease tracking, and maintenance. Automated bank feeds, AI receipt scanning, GPS mileage tracking, Xero integration, 15+ landlord-specific reports, and a one-click Schedule E export come standard on PRO at $12 a month, with a free GO plan for up to three units. Pricing is flat and predictable, so the platform scales with your portfolio without a per-unit fee on every door.

Hemlane is a property management platform with optional managed services. Its strengths are a 24/7 repair coordinator who triages and dispatches maintenance on higher tiers, a local leasing-agent network for showings and tenant placement, free ACH rent collection, and tenant screening — useful for remote or hands-off landlords. The trade-off is per-unit pricing that adds up fast (a base fee plus a per-unit charge on each plan), lighter accounting than a purpose-built platform, no Xero integration, and no one-click Schedule E export. That's why landlords focused on their own books and a predictable bill often choose Landlord Studio.

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Who's Landlord Studio Best For?

Tailored for landlords and property managers, Landlord Studio is a user-friendly software which offers a seamless approach to real estate accounting and property management. From automated rent collection to advanced tax reporting.

  • Pricing: GO (Free for up to 3 units), Pro ($12/mo), Pro Plus ($28/mo)
  • Features: Collect rent online, financial reports, real estate accounting, listings
  • Best Suited For: Self managing landlords with small-medium portfolios.
  • Key Advantage: Full-featured, user-friendly interface, and affordable pricing.

Who's Hemlane Best For?

Hemlane is rental property management software with optional hands-on services, built for landlords — often remote or hands-off — who want help with maintenance and leasing. It combines self-service management with a 24/7 repair coordinator and a local leasing-agent network, plus free ACH rent collection and tenant screening.

  • Hemlane pricing (per unit): Basic around $30 a month ($28 base + $2 per unit), Essential around $48 a month ($28 base + $20 per unit), Complete around $96 a month ($28 base + $68 per unit). Per-unit charges mean cost scales with each door — a 4-unit building on Essential runs about $108 a month.
  • Key features: Online rent collection with free ACH, tenant screening, lease tracking, maintenance with a 24/7 repair coordinator (Essential and Complete), a local leasing-agent network, and basic financial tracking.
  • Best suited for: Remote or hands-off landlords who want managed maintenance and leasing support and are comfortable with per-unit pricing.
  • Key advantage: Hands-on repair coordination and a leasing-agent network. The trade-off is per-unit pricing that scales with the portfolio, lighter accounting, no Xero integration, and no one-click Schedule E export.

Landlord Studio, Simplified Accounting Software

  • Manage your properties on the go via desktop or mobile app.
  • Save time and money with advanced accounting tools. Connect your bank accounts, digitize receipts and more.
  • File your accurate end-of-year tax return without the headache with our Schedule E report.
  • Powerful property management features designed specifically for landlords.
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Feature Comparison

Landlord StudioHemlane
Pricing & setup
Starting priceFree for up to 3 units, paid plans from $12/mo (flat)From ~$30/mo, base fee + per unit
Pricing modelFlat, predictablePer-unit, scales with doors
Built forSelf-managing landlordsRemote / hands-off landlords
Accounting & tax
Property-by-property trackingUnlimited, built-inBasic financial tracking
Automated bank feedsIncludedLimited
AI receipt scanningIncludedNot supported
Schedule E exportOne-clickNot supported
Xero integrationNative two-way syncNot supported
Day-to-day landlord tools
Online rent collectionBuilt-inBuilt-in (free ACH)
Tenant screeningBuilt-in (TransUnion)Built-in
Managed maintenanceMaintenance tracking24/7 repair coordinator (Essential and above)
Leasing supportListings & lease trackingLocal leasing-agent network
Best forLandlords who want accounting depth at a flat priceLandlords who want managed maintenance and leasing

Why landlords are choosing Landlord Studio over Hemlane

Say goodbye to late rent forever.

Landlord Studio ensures you give tenants multiple ways to pay along with the tools to ensure you get paid on time, every time.

  • Online rent collection with Landlord Studio is ungated without any up-sells
  • Connect your bank accounts to import transactions and reconcile with the tap of a button.
  • Collect rent via Credit Card and ACH easily without having to upgrade with Landlord Studio
  • Automate your rent reminders to tenants so you never have to chase rent again.

Schedule E reports in 1 Click

Instantly generate and share professional reports. All our reports can be customized by date range, property, owner, expense categories, and payment categories.

At tax time, run our built in Schedule E report and share with your accountant with a few taps.

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Landlord Studio

Appfolio

Income & expense tracking

Manual expense tracking

Recurring expenses

Automated bank feeds

Smart receipt scanner

Automatic mileage tracker

Portfolio dashboard

Online rent collection

Collect rent online

Receipts and reminders

Collect deposit online

Control partial payments

Tenant auto-pay

Reporting & tax returns

Integration with Xero

Tax reporting

Accountant collaboration

Find & screen tenants

Create a listing

Manage applicants

Screen applicants

Property maintenance

Track Maintenance Tasks

Tenant Portal

Document storage

Native iOS and Android app

Limited functionality

End to end property management software

From finding tenants and collecting rent to managing maintenance requests, our suite of features will help you save time and run a professional and scalable property portfolio.

FAQs

Is Landlord Studio a good Hemlane alternative?

Yes. Landlord Studio is a Hemlane alternative for self-managing landlords who want deeper accounting at a flat price. It adds automated bank feeds, AI receipt scanning, Xero integration, 15+ landlord-specific reports, and a one-click Schedule E export, alongside online rent collection and tenant screening.

How much does Hemlane cost?

Hemlane uses per-unit pricing: roughly $30 a month on Basic ($28 base + $2 per unit), $48 on Essential ($28 base + $20 per unit), and $96 on Complete ($28 base + $68 per unit), so a 4-unit building on Essential is around $108 a month. Landlord Studio PRO is a flat $12 a month.

Does Hemlane integrate with Xero?

No. Hemlane does not offer a Xero integration. Landlord Studio includes a native two-way Xero sync on its paid plans.

Does Hemlane have full accounting?

Hemlane offers basic financial tracking but lighter accounting than a purpose-built platform, with no AI receipt scanning and no one-click Schedule E. Landlord Studio is accounting-first, with full transaction-level reporting and tax-ready exports.

Which is cheaper as my portfolio grows?

Hemlane's per-unit pricing means cost rises with each door, while Landlord Studio's PRO plan is a flat $12 a month. For most growing portfolios, the flat plan stays more predictable.

Which is better for tax time?

Landlord Studio is built for tax time, with a one-click Schedule E export and 15+ landlord-specific reports. Hemlane's financial tools are lighter and not built around a personal Schedule E return.