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Landlord Studio: The best alternative to Arthur Online

Landlord Studio is the Arthur Online alternative for self-managing landlords. You get integrated rental accounting, HMRC-recognised Making Tax Digital submissions and property management from £0/month, without the 55-unit minimum or the separate accounting subscription.

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How we compare to Arthur Online


FeatureLandlord StudioArthur Online
Designed forSelf-managing landlords and investorsLetting agents and property managers
Owned byLandlord StudioAareon AG, acquired 2021
Free planYes, free for up to 3 propertiesNo, and no self-serve signup
Entry price£0/month; Pro from £12/month billed annually (£15 monthly)From £82.50/month, Standard, 55 units at £1.50
Higher tiersPro Plus £24/month billed annuallyProfessional from £96/month, 60 units at £1.60; Enterprise from £126/month, 70 units at £1.80
Cost at 50 units£59/month billed annually£82.50/month, plus accounting software
BillingMonthly or annualAnnual, with a minimum spend
Integrated rental accountingYes, built inNo, via Xero integration on a separate subscription
MTD for Income Tax submissionsYes, HMRC-recognisedNo, relies on external accounting software
Bank feedsYesYes
Receipt scannerYes, built into native appsNo
Tenancy managementYesYes
Contractor work orders and white labellingNoYes
Tenant, contractor and owner portalsTenant portalYes, all three
Native mobile appsYes, iOS and AndroidYes

FAQs

Who is Arthur Online designed for?

Arthur Online is aimed at letting agents, property managers and large portfolio operators. Its contractor networks, owner portals and white labelling suit businesses managing properties for clients, and its entry plan starts at a 55-unit minimum. Self-managing landlords typically need a fraction of these features at a fraction of the price.

How much does Arthur Online cost?

As of July 2026, Arthur's Standard plan starts at £82.50/month including 55 units at £1.50 per unit, Professional from £96/month including 60 units at £1.60, and Enterprise from £126/month including 70 units at £1.80, all billed annually with a minimum spend. There is no free plan and no self-serve signup. Landlord Studio is free for up to 3 properties, with Pro from £12/month billed annually plus £1 per additional unit.

Does Arthur Online support Making Tax Digital for Income Tax?

Arthur handles operational finances and integrates with Xero for accounting, but it does not appear on HMRC's list of recognised MTD for Income Tax software and its own guidance points landlords to Xero for compliance. Landlord Studio is HMRC-recognised MTD software, with quarterly submissions included on its Pro plan from £12/month billed annually.

What is the best Arthur Online alternative for self-managing landlords?

Landlord Studio is a leading Arthur alternative for self-managing landlords. It combines property management, including tenancies, maintenance, documents and rent reminders, with built-in rental accounting and HMRC-recognised MTD submissions, starting free for up to 3 properties. There is no minimum unit count and no separate accounting subscription to buy.

Can Landlord Studio handle larger portfolios?

Yes. Landlord Studio Pro scales at £1 per unit beyond the first 3 on annual billing, and Pro Plus adds up to 10 users, unlimited document storage, 20 bank feeds and a dedicated account manager. A 50-unit portfolio costs £59/month on Pro billed annually, against £82.50/month on Arthur's entry plan before accounting software.