E-Renter vs RentSafe

E-Renter is a web-based consumer reporting agency for tenant and employee screening. Reports may include identity and Social Security number checks, evictions, bankruptcies, criminal and sex-offender records, OFAC and Patriot Act searches, liens, judgments and address history. Individual landlords can test selected minimum credit criteria, but they do not receive a full credit report or score. Commercial accounts provide direct 24/7 access to full credit and other screening reports, with custom solutions and discount pricing. Basic costs $21.95, paid once and includes identity verification and a background check; criminal-record availability varies by state. Premium costs $31.95, paid once and adds a credit check, with the tenant paying an additional $2.49 for verification. Ultimate costs $36.95, paid once and adds name history, address history and Rent Check Advisor, with the same additional charge. There are no membership, registration, monthly or yearly fees; customers pay for ordered reports. Coverage is listed for all 50 states.

RentSafe is a web-based tenant-screening platform for property managers, landlords, and renters. Property managers can create customized rental applications and separate links for each property, then view applications and real-time results in a centralized dashboard. Screening reports include a full credit report, national eviction search, and national criminal background check; RentSafe partners with TransUnion for credit reporting. It says checks are processed instantly, with results reaching the dashboard within seconds. The credit inquiry is soft and does not affect an applicant’s credit score. Renters can submit applications, upload documents, invite roommates, and follow application status through the portal. Managers can start screening after account creation without credentialing. The Property Manager plan is free and lists unlimited applications. A renter application costs $45, paid once for each adult applicant and includes one application report. RentSafe does not make application decisions: landlords or property managers decide whether to approve applicants.