COMPARISON

Shuk vs. TurboTenant: A direct comparison for independent landlords

Both platforms help landlords list units, screen applicants, and collect rent. This page covers where they overlap, where they differ, and which one fits the way you operate your rentals.

At a glance

The 30-second view on which platform fits which landlord.

DIY Landlord

TurboTenant

You operate a 1 to 10 unit portfolio, prefer a free landlord subscription, and are willing to pass ACH and lease document fees to your tenants.

  • You want a free landlord subscription
  • You are comfortable with 5 to 7 day rent deposits
  • You're okay with your tenants paying $2 per ACH
  • You don't need integrated accounting in your base plan
Growing Portfolio Operator

Choose Shuk if

You manage 1 to 100 units, want every feature unlocked at one price, and prefer absorbing fees rather than passing them to your tenants.

  • You want zero tenant fees
  • You want financial reporting included, no add-ons
  • You want rent to land in 1 to 2 business days
  • You want human support, not an AI chatbot
  • You are growing the portfolio or planning to
The deciding factor

TurboTenant markets a free landlord plan, but the real cost shifts to your tenants ($2 per ACH, lease document fees) and to separate paid add-ons (REI Hub for real accounting). The features most landlords actually need, accounting, human support, unlimited leases, are feature-gated behind Premium plus a $180 to $1,020 per year add-on. Shuk's $5 per unit per month unlocks every feature on every plan, with rent landing in 1 to 2 business days and zero ACH fees on both sides.

Side-by-side comparison

Pricing, fees, features, and the things landlords ask about most.

Feature
Avail
Shuk
Landlord pricing
Free, or Premium at $149/year (annual billing only)
$5 per unit per month, volume discount at 5+ units
Per-unit pricing model
Flat fee, same price for 1 or 100 rentals
$5 per unit, scales with portfolio
Rent collection speed
5 to 7 business days on Free, 2 to 4 on Premium
1 to 2 business days on every plan
Tenant ACH fees
$2 per ACH on Free, waived on Premium
$0 on every plan
Lease document generation
$39 per lease on Free, unlimited on Premium
Bring your own lease, e-sign via Adobe (native generation on roadmap)
Financial reporting
Paid REI Hub add-on, $180 to $1,020 per year
Included in base plan
Expense management
Paid REI Hub add-on
Included in base plan
Listing reach
Syndicates to 20+ external sites, 30-day auto-expire
Shuk marketplace, year-round visibility (external syndication coming)
Renewal intelligence
Rentometer-powered rent estimate on request
Lease Indication Tool polls tenants 6 months before lease end
Two-way reviews
Not offered
Quarterly landlord and tenant ratings at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months
Maintenance attachments
Photo only on Free, photo and video on Premium
Photo and video on every plan
Support
AI chatbot on Free, phone behind Premium ($149/year)
Human support on every plan
Renewal price stability
Documented year-over-year increases ($30 to $100, $59 to $149)
$5 per unit since launch
Best fit portfolio size
1 to 10 units
1 to 100 units

Three Shuk capabilities not available on Avail

Product features that exist on Shuk's platform today and have no equivalent on Avail.

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Know who's staying before they decide.

Digital polls at 6, 5, 4, and 3 months before lease end to spot doubt early.

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Reputation that travels with every lease

Quarterly mutual ratings that build a reusable rental reputation.

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A landlord-vetted network of contractors, organized by trade and service area.

Are we easy to set up? - Yes!

1

We set up your properties

Send us your units and details and we will set everything up for you.

2

We prepare your account

We help set up rent collection and guide you through how to confidently use Shuk.

3

We onboard your renters

We guide renters through onboarding and make sure your portfolio is fully activated.

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Pricing comparison

Landlord pricing, tenant fees, and included features across both platforms.

TurboTenant Free vs Shuk

TurboTenant's freemium tier

$0

Tenants pay $2 per ACH on this plan

  • Listing syndication (20+ sites)
  • Online applications
  • Basic rent collection (5 to 7 day deposit)
  • Photo-only maintenance tickets
  • Unlimited lease generation ($39 per lease)
  • Phone support
  • Tenant ACH fee waiver
  • Financial reporting

TurboTenant Premium vs Shuk

TurboTenant's paid plan

$149

Real accounting requires the separate REI Hub add-on

  • Unlimited lease generation and e-sign
  • Phone support
  • 2 to 4 business day deposits
  • Tenant ACH fee waived
  • Financial reporting (REI Hub add-on, $180 to $1,020 per year extra)
  • 1 to 2 day rent deposits
  • Zero tenant ACH fees on every plan

Shuk vs TurboTenant

All-in flat pricing

$5

Volume discount at 5+ units. Every feature unlocked.

  • Every feature unlocked, no add-ons
  • 1 to 2 business day deposits
  • Zero ACH fees for landlords and tenants
  • Human support on every plan
  • Financial reporting and expense management
  • Lease Indication Tool
  • Two-Way Reviews
  • Service Provider Network
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Built by Landlords,
for Landlords

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"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.

Landlord
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"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.

Landlord
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"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.

Renter
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"I love the lease renewal indicator tool. That is super cool."

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Lori G.

Landlord
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"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.

Landlord

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.

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