DoorStax vs ZenRent

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.

ZenRent is web-based property management software for landlords and property managers handling properties, rent, maintenance, and tenant communication. Landlords can import property details from a spreadsheet or add them manually, while tenants can use a portal to report issues and view documents. The platform supports rent reminders and a tenant payment portal; WhatsApp messaging covers reminders, maintenance updates, and tenant queries. Users can track Gas Safety, EPC, and EICR certificates with expiry alerts, and manage work orders, contractor quotes, tenant updates, and maintenance audit trails. ZenRent also describes HMRC connections for Making Tax Digital, quarterly updates, and tax reports, plus Open Banking imports to categorize transactions for tax reports. Google Calendar sync covers reminders for inspections, certificate renewals, lease expirations, and rent due dates. AI-assisted portfolio insights address rental yields, maintenance needs, and possible cost savings, with access varying by tier. Essential is free for 1–2 properties; Standard is £19.99 a month and Professional is £29.99 a month, both billed monthly including VAT. A 14-day trial is listed.