Simple, honest pricing

One price. Everything included.

No tiers. No add-ons. No booking fees. The same $79 covers every feature for up to three properties.

$79
per year, billed annually
  • Up to three properties, unlimited bookings and expenses
  • Every feature — nothing locked behind a higher tier
  • Booking and payment tracking, unlimited reservations
  • Expense management with IRS deduction category mapping
  • Platform pricing calculator (Airbnb, VRBO, WNAV, custom)
  • Multi-year financial analytics
  • Budget vs. Actuals tracking
  • STR occupancy tax tracking with remittance deadlines
  • Guest directory, inquiries, and mailing list builder
  • Import from existing spreadsheets (Excel, CSV)
  • Your financial data stays on your computer
  • Mac (Apple Silicon + Intel) and Windows
  • Personal email support from the creator

14-day free trial — cancel before day 15 and you won't be charged.

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How Rentalist compares on price

Property management platforms typically charge $16–48 per month for a single property — that's $192–576 per year. Most are designed for professional managers running dozens of listings, and few include the financial management features that owner-operators actually need: IRS expense categorization, occupancy tax tracking, platform pricing calculations, or multi-year profitability analysis.

Rentalist is $79 per year for up to three properties, with every feature included. No tiers to upgrade through. No per-booking fees. No surprise costs at scale.

What Rentalist doesn't do

Not a channel manager.
Rentalist doesn't sync calendars across Airbnb and VRBO — those platforms handle that natively through their own calendar linking. What Rentalist does handle is the financial side those platforms ignore: what you actually netted after commissions, whether your pricing strategy is working, and how this season compares to last.
Not a mobile app.
Rentalist is a desktop application for Mac and Windows — your data lives on your computer, not in the cloud. That's a deliberate trade-off: local data means your guest information and financial records never sit on someone else's server. For the kind of work Rentalist handles — tax prep, pricing analysis, multi-year trends — you're at your desk anyway.
Not a booking website.
Rentalist doesn't build or host a direct booking site. It manages the financial records of bookings you take through any channel — Airbnb, VRBO, your own website, repeat guests who call you directly. Wherever the booking comes from, Rentalist tracks what it's actually worth.
Not a guest communication tool.
Rentalist doesn't send automated messages or manage check-in instructions — your listing platforms already handle that. What Rentalist does with your guest data is more valuable long-term: it builds a searchable history of every guest who's ever stayed, filterable by year, season, party size, and booking source, so you can reach the right people when it's time to fill your calendar.

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Questions before you decide

How does the free trial work?

When you start a trial, you'll enter your payment details and have full access to Rentalist for 14 days at no charge. If you decide it's not for you, cancel before day 15 and you won't be billed. If you do nothing, your subscription starts automatically at $79 for the year. You can cancel anytime from your account.

Does Rentalist require an internet connection?

Rentalist uses the internet for housekeeping — license validation, holiday dates, software updates, and the current federal mileage rate. But your data — bookings, expenses, guest information — is never sent over the internet. We don't keep it, see it, or want to. Your data is yours and we will never knowingly expose it outside of your computer.

What happens if I cancel my subscription?

Your data stays on your computer and remains fully accessible. Rentalist stops accepting new entries once the subscription lapses, but everything you've entered — every booking, every expense, every guest record — is yours and stays put. Renewing restores full access immediately.

Can I import my existing spreadsheet data?

Yes. The Import Wizard accepts Excel and CSV files for bookings, expenses, guest contacts, past inquiries, and mailing lists. It maps columns automatically from your headers and shows a preview before committing. Most well-organized spreadsheets import cleanly — the key is that your data needs to be reasonably structured before you bring it in. The importer can't turn garbage into gold. If your spreadsheet has consistent columns, clear headers, and data in the rows you'd expect, you should be up and running within an hour.

Which platforms does the Pricing Planner support?

Airbnb Host-Only (15.5% commission), Airbnb Split-Fee (3%), VRBO Pay-Per-Booking (8%), VRBO Subscription (3%), WeNeedAVacation (0%), and custom platforms with configurable commission rates. The Entry Guide includes step-by-step instructions for entering rates on each platform, and the Excel export generates platform-ready pricing in Airbnb and VRBO formats.

Does the $79 cover multiple properties?

Yes. The $79/year subscription covers up to three properties with all features included. If you're managing more than three, you're likely operating at a scale where full property management platforms — with channel management, cleaning coordination, and team tools — are the better fit. Rentalist is built for owner-operators, not property management companies.

Is there support if something goes wrong?

Every support request is answered personally by the creator. Send us a message and we'll get back to you by email. The app also includes comprehensive built-in documentation for every screen and every calculation — written for rental owners, not accountants.

What are the system requirements?

Rentalist requires macOS 11 Big Sur or later on Mac, and Windows 10 or later on PC. Mac downloads are available for both Apple Silicon (M1 and later) and Intel processors.

You've built something worth owning. Rentalist helps you understand exactly what it's worth.

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