Avail vs AppFolio

Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Property Management Software (2026). Last verified June 9, 2026.

The short answer

AppFolio ranks higher on Top 11 (#1 vs #10) for Landlords and managers handling rentals. The best all-in-one platform for its comprehensive, modern feature set and powerful automation.

At a glance

AvailAppFolio
Top 11 rank#10 / The 11 Best Property Management Software (2026)#1 / The 11 Best Property Management Software (2026)
Score (out of 9.4)7.49.2
Best forSimple, guided landlord toolsGrowing & large portfolios
Pricing$ ($0 to $7/unit/mo)$$$ ($280 to $1500+/mo)
HQChicago, USASanta Barbara, USA
Founded20122006

Avail

The easiest, most guided experience for DIY landlords, from listing to lease signing.

www.avail.co

See full entry in The 11 Best Property Management Software (2026)

AppFolio

The best all-in-one platform for its comprehensive, modern feature set and powerful automation.

www.appfolio.com

See full entry in The 11 Best Property Management Software (2026)

Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.