ValleyUnit vs RentRedi
Both collect rent. Only one preps your taxes.
RentRedi doesn't have built-in accounting
RentRedi handles rent collection well, but when tax season arrives, you're on your own. Their accounting is outsourced to REI Hub - a separate product at an additional monthly cost. That means two platforms, two logins, and data syncing between them.
Feature Comparison
An honest look at what each platform does and doesn't do
| Feature | ValleyUnit | RentRedi |
|---|---|---|
| Online rent collection (ACH) | Yes | Yes |
| Credit/debit card payments | Yes | Yes |
| Cash payments | No | Yes (retail network) |
| Automatic late fees | Yes (flat or %) | Yes |
| Tenant portal | Yes | Yes |
| Maintenance requests | Yes (with photos) | Yes |
| Tenant screening | No | Yes |
| Listing / marketing | No | Yes |
| Built-in accounting | Yes (lease-level ledgers) | No (REI Hub integration) |
| Schedule E mapping | Yes (line-item level) | No |
| Form 4562 export | Yes (Pro) | No |
| 1099-NEC tracking | Yes (Pro) | No |
| Year-End Tax Pack | Yes (Pro) | No |
| P&L report | Yes (Starter+) | No (via REI Hub) |
| AR Aging report | Yes (Pro) | No |
| Security alerts (default) | Yes | No |
| Full data export (CSV/JSON) | Yes | Limited |
| SMS notifications | Yes (opt-in) | Yes |
| Unlimited units | No (10 max) | Yes |
| Native mobile app | No (responsive web) | Yes |
Pricing Comparison
RentRedi
| Plan | Price | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly | $19.95/mo | Unlimited |
| 6-Month | $15/mo | Unlimited |
| Annual | $9/mo | Unlimited |
ValleyUnit
| Plan | Price | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0/mo | 1 |
| Starter | $19/mo | 3 |
| Pro | $59/mo | 10 |
When to choose RentRedi
- You have more than 10 units
- You need tenant screening
- Your tenants pay in cash
- You want a native mobile app
- You need listing and marketing tools
- Subscription cost is your top priority
When to choose ValleyUnit
- Tax season is your biggest headache
- You want built-in accounting, not an integration
- You need Form 4562 for depreciation deductions
- You track vendor payments for 1099-NEC
- Security alerts on payout changes matter to you
- You want full data portability (CSV/JSON export)
The real difference
RentRedi is a solid rent collection tool that covers the basics well - payments, screening, maintenance, listings. It's affordable and works at any portfolio size.
ValleyUnit is narrower on purpose. It doesn't do screening or listings. Instead, it goes deep on the thing most rent collection tools treat as an afterthought: accounting and tax prep.
If you've ever spent a weekend before April 15th reconciling Venmo payments against a spreadsheet, trying to figure out your Schedule E numbers, or hunting for vendor receipts to determine if you owe a 1099 - that's the problem ValleyUnit was built to solve.
Frequently asked questions
Does RentRedi have accounting features?
Not built-in. RentRedi partners with REI Hub for accounting, which is a separate product at an additional cost. REI Hub syncs with RentRedi to pull transaction data, but it's two platforms to manage instead of one.
Does ValleyUnit offer tenant screening?
No. ValleyUnit focuses on rent collection, accounting, and tax prep. For screening, you'd use a standalone service like TransUnion SmartMove or RentPrep.
Which is better for a landlord with 1-2 units?
ValleyUnit's free tier (1 unit, $0/month) is hard to beat for a single-unit landlord. For 2 units, ValleyUnit Starter is $19/month vs RentRedi at $9/month annually - but ValleyUnit Pro includes built-in accounting and tax prep that RentRedi charges extra for through REI Hub.
Which is better for 10+ units?
RentRedi. ValleyUnit maxes out at 10 units. If you're growing past 10, RentRedi or a mid-market tool like Buildium is the better fit.
Can I use both ValleyUnit and RentRedi?
Not practically. Both collect rent, so you'd want to pick one to avoid confusing tenants with two payment portals.
Does ValleyUnit have a mobile app?
No native app. ValleyUnit is a responsive web application that works on any phone or tablet browser. RentRedi has a dedicated iOS and Android app, which is a genuine advantage if you prefer native mobile experiences.
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