National Tenant Network vs RentSafe
National Tenant Network
ntnonline.com
RentSafe
rentsafe.leaseSide by side
| Figure | National Tenant Network | RentSafe |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 8 | 2 |
| Spec score · Tenant Screening Software | 7.5 (#14) | 7.9 (#9) |
| Founded | 1980 | 2018 |
| Headquarters | Lake Oswego, Oregon, United States | Washington, D.C., United States |
| Purpose | NTN provides resident screening reports and tools to help property owners and managers make leasing decisions. | RentSafe is an online tenant-screening platform for property managers, landlords, and renters. |
| Support | NTN lists weekday business hours of Monday through Friday, 8am–6pm, and provides a toll-free corporate phone number. | RentSafe lists support contact details at 920 I Street NW #705, Washington, D.C., and telephone 202-494-1792. |
Plans
National Tenant Network
- NTN Tenant Performance Report$8.50, paid once
- Employment Verification$10, paid once
- Landlord Verification$10, paid once
- County Criminal Search$15, paid once
- Statewide Criminal Search$15, paid once
- Multi-state Criminal Search$20, paid once
- On-demand Reports$21, paid once
- NTN Membership$35, paid once
In their own words
National Tenant Network
National Tenant Network has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
RentSafe
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.