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Landlord’s Desk vs Baselane
Baselane describes itself as banking and bookkeeping for landlords. Landlord’s Desk is AI property management software that keeps your existing bank. Here’s how they compare, using Baselane’s own pricing page.
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| Landlord’s Desk | Baselanepricing page, November 12, 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | AI property management software for independent landlords | “Banking and bookkeeping essentials” (Core plan) |
| Price | $19/month for 1–10 units | Core $0. Smart $20/month on an annual plan. |
| Free option | No credit card needed to start. Founding members (accounts created by December 1, 2026): 60 days free from the day you choose a plan, then 30% off the first 12 monthly payments. Claim it by choosing a plan by March 1, 2027. | Core plan, $0 |
| Bank accounts | Keep your own bank and connect it read-only through Plaid | Their own checking and savings accounts, plus syncing outside accounts |
| Rent by bank transfer | Tenant pays $0. You pay Stripe’s standard fee; Landlord’s Desk adds no fee. Money goes to your own Stripe account. | $2–$5, waived for deposits into Baselane accounts. Their FAQ says the landlord can cover the fee or pass it on. |
| Rent by card | Optional | 3.49%, paid by the tenant |
| Leases and e-signatures | Built-in e-signatures, renewal offers and an attorney-drafted Illinois lease template | Not listed on pricing page |
| Maintenance requests | Tenant requests with photos from their portal link; AI suggests the priority | Not listed on pricing page |
| Receipts | Photograph a receipt and AI drafts the expense. Nothing posts until you confirm it. | Upload receipts (Core); auto-receipt matching (Smart) |
| Schedule E and tax | Schedule E summary and a CPA tax pack from the same ledger; 1099 prep with vendor W-9 links | Accountant tax package and Schedule E reports (Core) |
| Late rent | Ledgwin, an overnight AI agent, gets late-rent reminders ready for your OK. It never moves money or sends legal notices. | Automated rent, reminders and late fees (Core) |
| Chicago and Illinois documents | Chicago and Illinois documents in e-sign, including the RLTO summary and deposit interest rider | Not listed on pricing page |
“Not listed on pricing page” means we didn’t find it on Baselane’s pricing page. It may still be offered, so check their site.
When Baselane may suit you better
- You want new bank accounts for each property, with debit cards.
- Bookkeeping is the main job and you don’t need leases or repair requests in the same tool.
When Landlord’s Desk may suit you better
- You want to keep your current bank.
- You want leases, e-signatures and repair requests next to the ledger.
- You want AI that prepares the routine work and waits for your OK.
- You rent in Chicago or Illinois and want the local documents built in.
Common questions
Do I need to open a new bank account with Landlord’s Desk?
No. You keep your bank and connect it read-only through Plaid. Rent paid online goes to your own Stripe account and on to your bank.
Can I use Landlord’s Desk and Baselane together?
Yes. Some landlords keep a separate bank for their rentals. Connect that account read-only and Landlord’s Desk matches deposits to rent and expenses for you to confirm.
Try it with your own rentals
No credit card needed to start. Create your account by December 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM Central and you’re a founding member: 60 days free from the day you choose a plan, then 30% off your first 12 monthly payments or your first yearly payment. Claim the offer by choosing a plan by March 1, 2027 at 11:59 PM Central.
Competitor details are taken from each company’s public pricing page on November 12, 2026 and may have changed. Check their site for current pricing. TurboTenant, Avail, Baselane, RentRedi, Innago, TenantCloud, Buildium are trademarks of their owners; Landlord’s Desk isn’t affiliated with them. Not legal or tax advice.