August vs Hammock: a comparison guide

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August vs Hammock:

August vs Hammock:

a comparison guide

a comparison guide

A comprehensive comparison to help you choose the right property management platform for your property portfolio.

A comprehensive comparison to help you choose the right property management platform for your property portfolio.

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Overview

One versus the other

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August

Mobile-first platform designed for self-managing landlords. Combines intelligent automation, AI assistance, and a beautiful native app and web experience. Prioritises design simplicity, compliance guidance, and unlimited scalability at a single flat price.

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Hammock

Accounting-first platform for UK landlords. Combines automated bookkeeping, bank feed reconciliation, property tax statements, and MTD-compatible quarterly submissions. Focused on financial management and tax compliance rather than full property operations.

Feature comparison

The details that matter

Both platforms help landlords track rent, store documents, and stay organised. However, the experience differs significantly.

Feature

Hammock

Rent tracking & payments

Automatic via open banking. Real-time updates. Tenants pay in-app with zero fees.

Automated bookkeeping reconciles rent payments via bank feed. Notifications for all payments received and alerts for late or missing ones. No in-app tenant payment feature.

Document storage

Tiered (5 / 100 / Unlimited / Unlimited). AI-powered scanning with OCR. Secure tenant sharing via app.

Receipt and invoice capture via camera. Tax statement document generation. No tenant-facing document storage.

Compliance & reminders

Guided compliance checklist. AI suggests reminders from your documents.

Notifications for expiring documents and certificates. No guided compliance workflow.

AI assistance

Full AI assistance via August Intelligence..

Not an AI-led platform.

Property insights

Auto-pulls valuations, council tax, EPC ratings and expiry dates.

Buy-to-let investment analytics: LTV, rental yields, profit and loss, occupancy rates.

Tenant experience

Free native app with payments, documents, maintenance, history.

No tenant-facing app or portal.

Mobile experience

Purpose-built native apps for iOS and Android. Web access for desktop.

Mobile app for iOS and Android. Browser access on PC.

Accounting depth

Core financial tracking. CSV/Excel exports available.

Automated real-time bookkeeping. SA105-mapped tax statements. Accountant access. MTD quarterly submissions.

MTD support

MTD ready for quarterly submissions.

Quarterly submissions and final declaration included in all plans.

Fair assessment

What Hammock does well

It is important to acknowledge where Hammock excels, particularly for landlords whose primary concern is financial management and tax compliance.

MTD-ready accounting

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Quarterly submissions and the final declaration are included in all plans, making it a practical choice for landlords above the income threshold for mandatory MTD filing.

MTD-ready accounting

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Quarterly submissions and the final declaration are included in all plans, making it a practical choice for landlords above the income threshold for mandatory MTD filing.

Automated bookkeeping

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Hammock automatically reconciles rent payments and property expenses via unlimited bank feeds, matching transactions to the right property and tenancy in real time.

Automated bookkeeping

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Hammock automatically reconciles rent payments and property expenses via unlimited bank feeds, matching transactions to the right property and tenancy in real time.

Property tax statements for landlords

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Landlords can share direct accountant access, and the platform provides a running estimate of the total tax bill throughout the year.

Buy-to-let investment insights

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Hammock is well suited to landlords who think of their portfolio as an investment and want clear financial performance data.

Buy-to-let investment insights

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Hammock is well suited to landlords who think of their portfolio as an investment and want clear financial performance data.

Easier to use, lower price

August's tiered pricing starts free and scales to £29.99 per month for unlimited tenancies, with no per-property or per-tenancy fees at any tier. Hammock uses a per-property banding model with prices that increase as your portfolio grows, and all prices are quoted exclusive of VAT.

From £ 0 /mo

$ 4,499 /mo

-20% off

Manage all your rentals faster and cheaper with zero restrictions.

Plans from Free to £29.99/month · Cancel anytime · 30-day free trial

Unlimited document storage & sharing

Income & expense tracking

Task management & smart reminders

Smart tenancy setup with automatic document scanning

Compliance checklist

Free tenant app

Customer Perks

Cancel Any Time

30 Days Free Trial

August

From £ 9.60 /mo

$ 4,499 /mo

-20% off

Best for landlords focused on accounting, bookkeping, and MTD compliance.

MTD-compliance software

MTD quarterly update filing

MTD final declaration

Bookkeeping & bank feeds

Rent tracking & arrears notifcation

Up-to-date tax reports

Customer Perks

Cancel Any Time

30 Days Free Trial

Hammock
Monthly cost at different portfolio sizes

Standard monthly pricing

Tenancies

August

Hammock

You save

1-2 tenancies

£0

/mo

£9.60

/mo

100%

3 tenancies

£8.99

/mo

£9.60

/mo

6%

6 tenancies

£8.99

/mo

£9.60

/mo

6%

10 tenancies

£14.99

/mo

£18.00

/mo

17%

15 tenancies

£14.99

/mo

£18.00

/mo

17%

20 tenancies

£14.99

/mo

£30.00

/mo

50%

25 tenancies

£14.99

/mo

£37.80

/mo

60%

All pricing is based on standard monthly rates publicly available on each provider's website as of April 2026. Hammock pricing is quoted excluding VAT; the above figures add 20% VAT for a like-for-like comparison with August's VAT-inclusive pricing. Promotional offers and annual billing discounts are not reflected. Please verify current pricing directly with each provider before making a decision.

Why landlords are switching to August

August is built for how landlords actually work

While Hammock serves its audience well, many UK landlords are finding that August better matches their needs in 2026 and beyond.

Built for how landlords actually work

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Most small landlords don't sit at desks running spreadsheets. August's mobile-first design means you can handle everything from your phone in minutes, not hours. While always supported by desktop.

Built for how landlords actually work

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Most small landlords don't sit at desks running spreadsheets. August's mobile-first design means you can handle everything from your phone in minutes, not hours. While always supported by desktop.

Compliance feels manageable

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August doesn't just remind you when things are due, it guides you through what needs doing and why. The compliance checklist covers essentials in plain English. Hammock does not provide a guided compliance workflow.

Compliance feels manageable

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August doesn't just remind you when things are due, it guides you through what needs doing and why. The compliance checklist covers essentials in plain English. Hammock does not provide a guided compliance workflow.

The tenant experience matters

When your tenants get their own beautiful app where they can pay rent instantly, report maintenance with photos, and access documents securely, they feel looked after. Hammock has no tenant-facing app or portal.

The tenant experience matters

When your tenants get their own beautiful app where they can pay rent instantly, report maintenance with photos, and access documents securely, they feel looked after. Hammock has no tenant-facing app or portal.

AI and automation save hours

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August Intelligence handles tedious admin work automatically. It scans tenancy agreements, suggests reminders, and answers questions instantly. Hammock automates your bookkeeping, August automates your entire landlord workflow.

AI and automation save hours

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August Intelligence handles tedious admin work automatically. It scans tenancy agreements, suggests reminders, and answers questions instantly. Hammock automates your bookkeeping, August automates your entire landlord workflow.

Simple, tiered pricing

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August's tiered pricing starts free and scales to £29.99/month for unlimited tenancies, no per-property or per-tenancy fees at any tier.

Simple, tiered pricing

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August's tiered pricing starts free and scales to £29.99/month for unlimited tenancies, no per-property or per-tenancy fees at any tier.

Making the choice

Which is right for you?

Choose Hammock if:

MTD filing is your primary concern right now

You want automated bookkeeping above all else

You manage several HMOs with multiple tenants per property

You want to give your accountant direct real-time access

Financial performance analytics are key

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Choose August if:

You want a modern, mobile-first experience supported by web

You find compliance overwhelming and want guidance

You value AI assistance and automation across your whole workflow

You want an excellent tenant app included at no extra cost

You want simple tiered pricing

If you are evaluating a broader range of tools, our guide to the best landlord apps for UK landlords covers eight options side by side.

FAQ

Got questions?
We've got answers

Answers to the most common questions from Landlords and Tenants using August.

Answers to the most common questions from Landlords and Tenants using August.

Does Hammock support Making Tax Digital for landlords?

Yes. Hammock supports Making Tax Digital end-to-end, including both quarterly updates and the annual final declaration, across all of its pricing tiers. This makes it a compelling option for landlords who have already crossed the income threshold for mandatory MTD filing.

August also supports MTD quarterly submissions and is building towards full compliance as the rollout extends to more landlords. If you are unsure whether MTD applies to you yet, our Making Tax Digital guide for landlords explains the income thresholds, deadlines, and what you need to do to prepare.

For landlords who want broader property management alongside their MTD obligations, covering compliance, tenant communication, and document management. August provides that in a single platform rather than requiring a separate tool for operations.

Is August cheaper than Hammock for UK landlords?

For most self-managing landlords, August is cheaper. August's plans run from free (Starter, up to two tenancies) through £8.99/month (Growth), £14.99/month (Portfolio), and £29.99/month (Portfolio+), with no per-property fees at any tier.

Hammock charges by property band. £8/month plus VAT for one to three properties, rising to £15, £25, and £31.50 per month plus VAT for larger portfolios. Because Hammock quotes prices exclusive of VAT and August's prices are VAT-inclusive, the like-for-like gap is wider than it first appears. For landlords with smaller portfolios, the difference is modest. At ten or more properties the saving with August becomes significant. You can review August's full tier breakdown on our landlord pricing tiers page.

Does Hammock have a tenant app or portal?

Hammock does not offer a tenant-facing app or portal. It is built exclusively for landlord-side financial management, including bookkeeping, bank feeds, and tax reporting and does not include any tools for tenants to pay rent in-app, report maintenance issues, or access documents.

Every August plan includes a free tenant app where tenants can pay rent instantly, raise and track maintenance requests with photos, and securely access tenancy documents from their phone. For landlords who want to reduce the friction of day-to-day tenant communication, this is a meaningful difference. If document management is a priority, our document management feature covers both landlord-side storage and secure tenant sharing in one place.

Which is better for compliance - August or Hammock?

The two platforms address different types of compliance. Hammock focuses on financial and tax compliance, it tracks income and expenses, generates SA105-mapped tax statements, and supports Making Tax Digital submissions. It does send notifications for expiring documents and certificates, but it does not provide a guided workflow for tenancy compliance obligations. As an alternative to Hammock, August takes a broader approach. Its compliance checklist covers the key legal obligations UK landlords face, gas safety certificates, electrical installation condition reports, deposit prescribed information, right to rent checks, and more, written in plain English. August Intelligence reads your uploaded documents and automatically suggests reminders based on expiry dates, so you do not have to set them manually. With the Renters' Rights Act introducing significant new obligations for landlords, having a platform that actively guides you through what is due and why is increasingly valuable. For landlords whose primary concern is staying on the right side of HMRC rather than managing tenancy compliance, Hammock's focus may be the better fit.

Can I use August and Hammock together?

In principle, yes some landlords use August for day-to-day property operations and a separate accounting tool for tax reporting. August handles rent tracking via open banking through Plaid, compliance, documents, reminders, and the tenant experience, while Hammock focuses on bookkeeping reconciliation, tax statements, and MTD submissions. If your accountant specifically requests direct access to a dedicated accounting platform, or if MTD filing is a current regulatory requirement for you, running both tools is a workable arrangement. That said, most self-managing landlords with straightforward portfolios will find that August covers enough ground, including income and expense tracking and CSV exports, that a second subscription is unnecessary. If you are unsure what you need, our guide to the best landlord apps for UK landlords sets out how different tools compare across the full range of landlord tasks.

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Your portfolio deserves better than a spreadsheet.

Join 3,000+ UK Landlords and Tenants who track compliance, collect rent, and manage all their properties from one dashboard.

No credit card required · Free for up to 2 properties · No commitment

August forest green background

Your portfolio deserves better than a spreadsheet.

Join 3,000+ UK Landlords and Tenants who track compliance, collect rent, and manage all their properties from one dashboard.

No credit card required · Free for up to 2 properties · No commitment

August forest green background

Your portfolio deserves better than a spreadsheet.

Join 3,000+ UK Landlords and Tenants who track compliance, collect rent, and manage all their properties from one dashboard.

No credit card required · Free for up to 2 properties · No commitment