Revun vs StarRez

Revun is a property operations platform that brings together leasing, payments, maintenance, compliance, communications, accounting, and reporting. It is aimed at self-managing owners, property managers, brokerages, leasing teams, maintenance companies, and REITs. Tenant screening includes credit checks, identity verification, and background screening, with reports powered by Equifax and TransUnion. Maintenance tools include a tenant request portal, vendor routing, work-order tracking, and completion photos. Compliance workflows address jurisdiction-specific forms, deadlines, and audit trails across Canada and the US. Revun lists integrations with QuickBooks Online, Twilio, Stripe, DocuSign, Salesforce, and Zapier; its API and Zapier connector support custom integrations. The service is available on web, iOS, and Android, and plan features list a mobile app and desktop platform. The free Self-Managing Owner plan covers 1–2 units and includes leasing, showings, applications, ACH rent collection, maintenance intake, tenant chat and email, a basic accounting log, and community support. The Operator plan costs $29 a month for 3–100 units; Brokerage & Leasing costs $49 a month for 25–500 units. Paid plans include a 14-day trial with no credit card required. Enterprise & REIT is for 500+ units, but no price is listed. Revun says it typically responds within one business day and lists TLS 1.2+ encryption in transit, AES-256 encryption at rest, access controls, and regular security audits.

StarRez is housing accommodation management software for residential communities, including student housing, build-to-rent, co-living, staff housing, boarding schools, and conference operations. Its workflows cover resident applications, room selection, roommate matching, billing, maintenance, and communications. Online rent collection, tenant portals, maintenance management, property accounting, and lease management are listed capabilities. PortalX gives residents self-service tools for applications, room-type choices, appointment booking, concern reporting, and maintenance requests. Inventory & Inspections records room conditions with photos, mobile inspections, barcode scanning, and inventory reports. The Conference & Events solution handles event planning, group bookings, contracts, guest communications, billing, and reporting. StarRez lists API, REST, XML, batch-file, and scheduled integration methods, plus connections with Ellucian, Anthology, Workday, Jenzabar, Oracle, and Tribal Group. It supports Android, iOS, web, and API access. Pricing is by request, with a demo available. StarCare Online provides 24/7 global support and a knowledge base.