ClearScreening SmartScreen vs FrontLobby
ClearScreening SmartScreen
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| Figure | ClearScreening SmartScreen | FrontLobby |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $1.66/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 10 |
| Spec score · Tenant Screening Software | 7.5 (#13) | 8.1 (#7) |
| Payment options | SmartScreen supports landlord-pay and renter-pay screening where applicable law allows. | Screening can be paid for by the landlord or the applicant, and the page says no subscription is required for screening. |
| Purpose | SmartScreen provides an online workflow for landlords and property managers to screen rental applicants. | FrontLobby provides landlords and property managers tenant screening, rent reporting, and debt reporting tools. |
| Support | ClearScreening lists phone and email contact for questions: (949) 215-0180 and [email protected]. | FrontLobby lists support by email, callback request, live chat in the account, and a Help Center with guides, videos, and articles. |
Plans
ClearScreening SmartScreen
- SmartScreen Basic$36, paid once
- SmartScreen Plus$39, paid once
- SmartScreen Deluxe$41, paid once
- SmartScreen Premium$45, paid once
FrontLobby
- Free Basic MembershipFree
- Credit Report — Premium$14.99, paid once
- Premium Membership$19.92 a year
- Applicant-Pay Credit Report$19.99, paid once
- Credit Report — Basic$19.99, paid once
- Tenant Screening Bundle — Premium$29.99, paid once
- Applicant-Pay Tenant Screening Bundle$39.99, paid once
- Tenant Screening Bundle — Basic$39.99, paid once
- Debt Reporting — Premium$99.99, paid once
- Debt Reporting — Basic$199.99, paid once
In their own words
ClearScreening SmartScreen
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FrontLobby
FrontLobby provides landlords and property managers with tenant screening, rent reporting, and debt reporting tools. Its screening combines credit data, background information, and verified Tenant Records from Landlord Credit Bureau; the US screening page identifies TransUnion as the credit screening provider. Most screening reports are said to be available within five minutes, though package choice and identity verification or consent steps can affect timing. Landlords submit applicant information and obtain required consent before reviewing results online. Screening can be paid for by the landlord or applicant, and does not require a subscription. The free Basic Membership includes property and lease management, Tenant Records, tools and resources, marketplace access, and pay-as-you-go screening and debt reporting. One-time screening options are listed from $14.99 to $39.99, while debt reporting is listed at $99.99 or $199.99 per once. Premium Membership costs $19.92 per year and includes rent reporting for 20 leases, discounts on screening and debt reporting, and one-on-one setup and support. Larger portfolios can access bulk screening, integrations, API access, dedicated support, volume pricing, and customizable packages.