Both platforms collect rent. The difference is what happens when your portfolio grows past three units.
The 30-second view on which platform fits which landlord.
You run 1 to 3 units, want $0 software, and accept tenants paying ACH fees.
You want every feature unlocked at one price and prefer absorbing fees instead of passing them to tenants.
Avail is a competent free tool for solo landlords filling units and collecting rent. Shuk covers everything Avail does plus the operational depth your portfolio grows into: renewal intelligence, two-way reviews, a service provider network, and a native landlord mobile app Avail does not offer.
Pricing, fees, features, and the things landlords ask about most.
Product features that exist on Shuk's platform today and have no equivalent on Avail.
Send us your units and details and we will set everything up for you.
We help set up rent collection and guide you through how to confidently use Shuk.
We guide renters through onboarding and make sure your portfolio is fully activated.
Landlord pricing, tenant fees, and included features across both platforms.
Free
Tenants pay $2.50 per ACH transaction
Unlimited Plus
Removes tenant ACH fees, adds custom apps, e-sign packages
Shuk
$0 tenant ACH fees. No setup fees. 5+ units, ask about volume pricing.
"Shuk Rentals has helped me receive tenant payments faster than competing platforms. The built-in service provider feature also gives landlords access to reliable, high-quality professionals, making maintenance and repairs easier and more efficient."
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Dan M.
"Shuk allowed me to secure trustworthy tenants more than 60 days prior to lease end date. Tenants searched for my property based on lease dates. For a small property owner, any vacancy is a huge hit, so this feature gave me incredible peace of mind."
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David B.
"Recently started using Shuk and it makes my experience as a renter so smooth and easy! Easy to get set up and super convenient to have access to everything in one place."
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Amanda S.
"I love the lease renewal indicator tool. That is super cool."
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Lori G.
"The Lease Indication Tool is a standout-it helps me predict which tenants are likely to renew, so I can plan ahead, avoid vacancies, and keep providing great places to live. It's smart, intuitive, and makes property management easier and more rewarding than ever!"
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Leule A.
Our founding team includes landlords with 15+ years of experience managing their own properties. Shuk was built to solve the problems we lived every day.
Find answers to common questions about our products and services
How does Shuk help me reduce vacancies and improve lease renewals?
What happens if a tenant doesn’t renew—how does Shuk help?
Can I see how Shuk works before committing?
Are there fees for ACH (bank) payments via Shuk?
How many users can I add to Shuk?
What does Shuk cost?
How quickly can I set up my properties on Shuk?
Is Shuk secure for processing rent payments?
What roles does Shuk support?
Can I customize what each role can see and do?
What landlords typically ask when comparing Shuk to this platform.
Yes. $5 per unit per month, all features unlocked. No ACH fees for landlords or tenants. No onboarding fees. No setup fees. No charges for adding additional users to your account. If you have 5 or more units, ask about volume pricing during your demo.
Two honest reasons. First, the free plan is not free in practice. Your tenants pay $2.50 per ACH transaction, which adds up to roughly $30 per tenant per year. Second, Avail's free tier covers the basics of listing and rent collection but does not include renewal intelligence, two-way reviews, a mobile app, or a service provider network. If those would help you keep good tenants longer or fill vacancies faster, the $5 per unit pays for itself the first time it prevents a single month of vacancy.
Not today. Shuk listings are visible on Shuk, including year-round while units are occupied. Third-party syndication is coming soon. If your acquisition channel today is heavily dependent on Zillow or Realtor.com, that is worth knowing as you evaluate. Many Shuk landlords find that the Shuk marketplace plus Year-Round Marketing fills units adequately, but we want you to make an informed call.
Both are TransUnion-powered, and the underlying screening data is the same. Both pass the screening fee to the tenant. The functional difference is in workflow integration, not data quality.
Shuk includes white-glove onboarding at no extra cost. Our team sets up your properties in the platform, prepares your account, and helps onboard your existing tenants so you do not have to chase down forms or banking authorizations. Most landlords are fully migrated within a week.
Shuk's current sweet spot is 1 to 100 units. A property manager tier with deeper PM workflows is coming soon. If you are managing significantly more than that today, AppFolio or Buildium are likely a better fit, and we will tell you that on the demo call.
Book a free 20-minute call with Oliver. He's managed rentals for 15 years. Whatever you're dealing with, he's probably dealt with it too.
We'll handle the migration. You'll be set up in less than a week.
