E-Renter vs TenantAlert

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.

TenantAlert provides tenant screening reports for landlords, property owners, property managers, and real estate brokers. Depending on the report, screening can cover credit history and scores, criminal and eviction searches, check verification, address history, tax liens, judgments, and other verification services. Credit reports are available from Equifax, Experian, or TransUnion. Its listed plans are charged per report: BASIC is $24.95, paid once, PLUS is $29.95, paid once, PRO is $39.95, paid once, and PREMIER is $49.95, paid once; the landlord or tenant pays. In the standard application flow, applicants receive an emailed link to apply, verify identity, and authorize release of their credit report. Approved, underwritten clients can instead access instant credit reports without waiting for applicant authorization. The API supports JSON, webhooks, sandbox access, and configurable workflows; API screening reports start at $0.50, with prices varying by report and volume. TenantSelect offers configurable screening recommendations. LeaseGuarantee covers lost rent, damages, and legal expenses up to $10,000, with an annual fee starting at $299. The service is available on web and through an API.