The AppFolio alternative for Canadian landlords.
AppFolio's minimum monthly fee starts at US$298 — and you need at least 50 units to make it worthwhile. Central Rentals has no minimum, scales from 1 to 1,000+ units, and was purpose-built around Canadian provincial rental law.
Central Rentals vs AppFolio — feature by feature
| Feature | Central Rentals | AppFolio |
|---|---|---|
| Built for Canada | Edmonton-headquartered | US only |
| Provincial lease generator (all 13) | All 13 provinces + Quebec TAL | US lease templates |
| Provincial notices (N1-N13, Form A, RTDRS, TAL) | Every provincial form | No provincial notices |
| Stripe rent collection in CAD | Native CAD + auto-reconciliation | USD only via ACH |
| CRA T776 + NR4 + T5013 exports | 1-click export at tax time | 1099 only |
| Tenant screening (credit + ID + landlord) | 90-second 3-check pull | Via Experian (US) |
| Rent reported to Equifax + TransUnion | Free for tenants | Not in Canada |
| Smart assistant (Mark) — leases, listings, replies | Built-in | AppFolio Leasing Agent (US$/mo extra) |
| Maintenance triage + work-order routing | Auto-triaged + vendor routing | Excellent, US vendor network |
| Free 14-day trial — no credit card | 14 days, no card | Demo only — no self-serve |
| Starting price (per unit / month, CAD) | $0.99CAD / unit / month | $298+ USDMin monthly + per-unit |
AppFolio is overkill for Canadian landlords under 50 units and underkill on Canadian compliance for any landlord. Central Rentals gives you both — Canadian rental law + small-portfolio pricing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Central Rentals cheaper than AppFolio?
Yes. Central Rentals starts at CA$0.99 per unit per month with a free 14-day trial. AppFolio starts at $298+ USD — typically 25-300× more for small Canadian portfolios.
Does AppFolio support Canadian provincial leases?
No — US lease templates. Central Rentals ships native provincial lease generators for all 13 provinces and territories, including the Quebec TAL and the Ontario Standard Lease (Form 2229E).
Can I export to T776 / NR4 / T5013 with AppFolio?
No — 1099 only. Central Rentals generates CRA-ready exports at tax time with one click.
How long does it take to switch from AppFolio to Central Rentals?
Most landlords with under 25 units move in under 90 minutes. We import tenants + leases + recurring rent schedules directly from CSV exports. No long-term contract, cancel anytime.