AppFolio alternative

An AppFolio alternative for owners, not property managers.

AppFolio is optimized for large management companies. ClearLord is optimized for the landlord who owns the buildings and just wants rent in the bank and clean books.

Free plan · 1 property · no credit card · cancel Pro any time

ClearLord compared to AppFolio

How ClearLord does it

Three steps. No spreadsheets. Everything ties back to your dashboard.

Step 1

Move off AppFolio

Export from AppFolio, then build your current portfolio in Portfolio Setup with your spreadsheet open beside you.

Step 2

Rent + expenses in one place

Track rent status, split partial payments, log expenses by category — all against the property.

Step 3

Actual cash flow

Dashboard shows net YTD per property. AI Portfolio Insights explain trends without spreadsheets.

What you get on day one

Everything below is live in the product. No coming-soons, no lock-ins.

  • Property, unit, and tenant records
  • Rent tracking with paid / partial / overdue
  • Expense tracking by category
  • Real cash-flow dashboard
  • Guided Portfolio Setup with optional spreadsheet assistance
  • CSV & PDF export (Pro)
  • AI portfolio insights (Pro)

If you manage 200+ units for other owners, AppFolio wins. If you own your portfolio and want a simple tool, ClearLord wins on price, speed, and setup time.

Simple, honest pricing

Start free. Upgrade only when you need to.

Free
$0
1 property, forever
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Pro
$99/mo
Unlimited properties & tenants
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Business
$199/mo
Growing portfolios & teams
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Common questions

Is ClearLord enterprise-ready?+

It's built for independent landlords and small portfolios up to a few hundred units. Team features are on the Business plan roadmap.

What's the pricing difference?+

AppFolio typically starts around $280/mo with per-unit fees. ClearLord is $99/mo Pro, flat, unlimited units.

Can I bring my AppFolio data?+

Yes. Export from AppFolio and use it as a reference while Portfolio Setup walks you through your current properties, units, and tenants.

Ready to try ClearLord?

Start on the Free plan today. If you outgrow it, Pro is $99/mo — cancel any time.