DoorStax vs MagicDoor

DoorStax is a property management and payment platform for landlords, property managers, tenants, vendors and owners, available on Android, iOS and the web, with an API. It accepts rent payments by ACH and card, and supports autopay with pre-charge notices, smart retries and chargeback tracking. Its append-only payment ledger records corrections as new entries and reconciles daily against settlements. Accounting features include a general ledger, owner statements, accountant CSV exports and a tax center with 1099 exports. Property operations span leasing and screening, tenant onboarding, work orders, inspections, vendor management, turnovers, parking, eviction tracking and expense management. Portfolio CSV imports are listed for Buildium, AppFolio, Yardi and Rent Manager; calendar sync uses iCal with Google Calendar and Outlook. The Property Manager Plan is billed at $3 a month per unit, with a $150 base including 50 units; a 14-day trial is offered without a credit card. Card payments currently carry a 3.25% surcharge, subject to change with notice.

MagicDoor is AI-enabled property management software for leasing, maintenance, accounting, and tenant communication. Its Genie AI assistant answers plain-English questions using portfolio records such as leases, transactions, maintenance requests, and uploaded documents. Maintenance AI reads descriptions and photos, categorizes requests, scores urgency, and can surface a vendor for review. Leasing tools include online applications, tenant screening, AI-generated listings, listing syndication, lease renewals, and e-signing. Rent collection supports reminders, flexible schedules, ACH, credit and debit cards, and checks. Accounting includes trust accounting, owner statements and distributions, financial reports, bank connections, and audit trails. Mobile experiences are described for managers, tenants, owners, and vendors. Its MCP server provides read-only connections to Claude, Cursor, or another compatible assistant, included with a subscription. Listed paid plans begin at $1.50 per month per unit, with pricing starting at 25 units; additional usage or service fees may apply, including ACH, transaction, messaging, and rental application fees. MagicDoor is available on Android, iOS, and the web, and also offers an API.