Ayillo Tenant Screening vs SoftScreen

Ayillo Tenant Screening is a screening workflow within property-management software for landlords and property managers. Before applications open, each property must publish screening criteria that include a credit floor, income multiple and criminal-history policy. Checks can cover credit reports and scores, eviction and civil-judgment history, criminal history where allowed, income verification and prior landlord references. Ayillo says criminal screening follows jurisdictional rules, including ban-the-box requirements. If a report contributes to a denial, the system prepares an adverse-action notice naming the screening company and explaining the applicant's dispute rights. The landlord or property manager who ran the check can see the underlying report; applicants receive a summary decision and, if adverse, the notice. Screening connects with applications, lease generation, e-signatures and renewals. The Core workspace costs $49 a month, billed monthly per workspace, and includes the first 5 units. New professional workspaces receive a 30-day free trial, which requires a payment card to start.

SoftScreen combines rental screening with applications, income verification, and secure document sharing for renters and real estate professionals. Its screening package includes a TransUnion full credit report and score, plus criminal-background and eviction reports. The service says its soft-pull reports do not hurt credit or lower scores. Renters can complete applications and upload documents such as pay stubs, photo ID, and W-2s; income verification can provide bank-supplied financial information that includes wage direct deposits. Renters can revoke access to information they previously shared through the Un-Share feature. MLS-linked rental-address entry is available in certain markets, subject to broker participation. The broker page describes FCRA and national, state, and local jurisdictional compliance features. The web service lists a free option for landlords and real estate professionals, with no usage fees or membership costs stated. The renter plan costs 49.95 USD once and includes 30 days of unlimited use, with no ongoing subscription charges. The refund policy says transactions are final and refunds cannot be issued.