RentalNoodle vs RentRedi: Flat Unlimited vs Tiered Ops

RentRedi sells one unlimited plan with term discounts; RentalNoodle tiers by property count. Compare pricing, screening, trials, and honest tradeoffs — checked 2026-10-12.

By RentalNoodle Editorial Team · Updated 2026-10-12 · Published 2026-10-12

RentRedi and RentalNoodle both target self-managing landlords who want online rent, applications, and a tenant-facing app experience. RentRedi’s pricing model is unusual: one plan with unlimited units, priced by billing term — about $29.95/mo monthly, $20/mo on a six-month term, or $12/mo on annual billing (checked 2026-10-12). RentalNoodle uses Free (one property), Pro (up to five properties), and Portfolio (up to twenty-five), with renters always free and ACH via Stripe Connect without a RentalNoodle platform fee on ACH. RentRedi advertises a 30-day money-back guarantee rather than a classic free trial; RentalNoodle offers a 14-day trial on paid checkout with a card required. Details below were checked on 2026-10-12.

Screening involves FCRA and local rules. This article is educational, not legal advice. Confirm RentRedi and RentalNoodle terms, payment fees, and screening flows on live sites before you enroll applicants.

Quick snapshot

Pricing compared (checked 2026-10-12)

RentRedi’s pricing page shows a single unlimited plan at $29.95/mo when billed monthly, about $20/mo on a six-month plan, and about $12/mo when billed annually (checked 2026-10-12). That annual headline matches RentalNoodle Pro’s $12/mo sticker, but RentRedi’s unlimited unit count and RentalNoodle’s property caps behave very differently. RentalNoodle Free is one property; Pro is $12/mo or $102/yr for up to five properties; Portfolio is $29/mo or $249/yr for up to twenty-five. Source: https://rentredi.com/pricing

If you only own one or two units, RentRedi’s monthly $29.95 sticker is hard to justify unless you value unlimited headroom. If you own ten doors, RentRedi annual ~$12/mo unlimited can beat tiered pricing — unless you need RentalNoodle Portfolio features like Investor Map.

Who each product suits

Limitations to weigh honestly

RentRedi limitations (practical)

• No free landlord tier on pricing checked 2026-10-12 — budget for paid software from day one
• Monthly billing at $29.95/mo is steep for a single door compared with RentalNoodle Free
• 30-day money-back is not the same as a no-card trial; read refund rules
• Tenant-paid screening ~$39.99–$49.99 can surprise applicants if not disclosed
• Confirm ACH/card fees and whether listings syndication matches your vacancy workflow

RentalNoodle limitations (implemented facts)

• Property caps on each plan — not unlimited units on Pro
• No listing syndication currently
• Late fees tracked but not automatically added to ACH
• SmartMove is link-out screening, not RentRedi-style packaged tenant-paid screening in-app
• Schedule E prep exports are not tax filing
• 14-day trial requires paid checkout with a card

Screening and leasing workflows

RentRedi integrates tenant-paid screening into its funnel at roughly $39.99–$49.99 per applicant (checked 2026-10-12 on RentRedi pricing). RentalNoodle uses a SmartMove link-out workflow so you can run screening consistent with your policies, but RentalNoodle does not position itself as an in-house credit bureau product. Neither replaces fair-housing training or local application rules. If packaged screening UX is your top priority, RentRedi is often the better fit; if you already have a screening vendor or attorney workflow, RentalNoodle’s ops hub may suffice.

Rent collection and tenant fees

Disclose payment and portal fees in lease and application materials where required. RentalNoodle does not add a platform fee on ACH through Stripe Connect; card payments follow Stripe if enabled. RentRedi’s fee schedule for ACH and cards should be read on https://rentredi.com/pricing at signup time. Tenants use RentalNoodle’s portal at no tenant subscription fee.

Common questions

Is RentRedi cheaper than RentalNoodle at $12/mo?

At annual billing, both can show about $12/mo on paper (2026-10-12). RentRedi includes unlimited units on that plan; RentalNoodle Pro caps at five properties. Portfolio at $29/mo aligns closer to RentRedi’s monthly $29.95 for landlords who need more than five doors but not unlimited.

Does RentalNoodle offer unlimited properties?

No on standard published tiers: Pro supports up to five properties and Portfolio up to twenty-five as of /pricing. RentRedi’s one-plan unlimited model is the differentiator for large DIY portfolios.

Can I try RentalNoodle without RentRedi’s money-back window?

RentalNoodle Free works for one property without a Pro subscription. Pro and Portfolio include a 14-day trial at paid checkout. RentRedi relies on a 30-day money-back guarantee instead of a free tier.

Decision checklist

Example: You self-manage eight units and want one bill under ~$150/yr for software. RentRedi annual unlimited can fit. You own two units and want inspections and a free starting tier — RentalNoodle Free plus a future Pro upgrade may fit better than RentRedi’s monthly pricing.

Educational content for independent landlords. RentalNoodle is property management software — not a law firm, CPA firm, or government agency. Rules vary by state and locality. Confirm legal and tax questions with qualified professionals.