EstateDeck vs RentMerchant

EstateDeck is web-based property management software for landlords, housing societies, gated communities and commercial property managers in India. It handles rent and maintenance collection through UPI, debit and credit cards, and net banking, with digital receipts and payment tracking by unit. Accounting tools include ledgers, monthly profit and loss reports, security-deposit tracking and Tally-ready exports. Residents can pre-approve guests; gate staff can capture visitor photos, identification and visit purpose. The site also describes ANPR alerts for unregistered vehicles and contactless facial recognition at gates and lift lobbies using existing CCTV cameras. Society operations include maintenance tickets, amenity bookings, committee notices, patrol monitoring and IoT utility billing. Shared visitor logs mask mobile numbers, staff access is role-based, and record changes are audit-logged. A free plan covers up to five units; Professional costs $1.50 per unit per month, and Agency costs $3 per unit per month. The maker says most users can go live within seven days including data migration, and offers a free demo using a customer's unit list. EstateDeck is developed by Databus Technology Solutions in Chennai.

RentMerchant provides online rent collection and property management for independent landlords, with web and iOS access. Tenants can pay by bank transfer or debit and credit card, either once or through autopay. The system sends monthly recurring invoices, payment reminders, and automatic late fees. A tenant portal supports payments, payment-history and ledger viewing, and repair requests. Landlords can collect online applications and obtain electronic lease signatures with an audit trail. Property owners can receive read-only logins showing collections, fees, and net amounts. Reports include CSV and Schedule E exports, and landlords can import properties in bulk from CSV. Payments are processed by Stripe; RentMerchant says it does not store raw card or bank numbers, and accounts can use two-factor login. The Free plan costs nothing and supports up to three properties. Pro costs $15 a month billed annually for unlimited properties and units, while month-to-month Pro costs $20 a month. ACH payments on Free cost 0.8% capped at $5 plus a $2 RentMerchant fee; the $2 fee is waived on Pro.