August vs Landlord Vision: a comparison guide

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August vs Landlord Vision:

August vs Landlord Vision:

August vs Landlord Vision:

a comparison guide

a comparison guide

a comparison guide

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

Overview

Different philosophies, different outcomes

August

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

Landlord Vision

Web-based platform with strong accounting features and detailed financial reporting. Established since the early 2010s. Appeals to landlords who want comprehensive bookkeeping tools. Uses tiered pricing based on tenancy count.

Feature comparison

Where they align and diverge

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

Feature

August

Landlord Vision

Rent tracking & payments

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

Automatic via open banking. GoCardless integration available separately.

Document storage

Unlimited storage. AI-powered scanning. Secure tenant sharing via app.

Document storage available. No tenant app for sharing.

Compliance & reminders

Guided compliance checklist. AI suggests reminders from your documents.

Manual reminder system. No compliance guidance included.

AI assistance

Full AI assistance

Only with Enterprise plan

Property insights

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

Financial data focus. No automatic property insights.

Tenant experience

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

Tenant portal and service desk

Mobile experience

Purpose-built native apps for iOS and Android.

Web-based. Mobile apps have limited functionality.

Accounting depth

Core financial tracking. CSV/Excel exports available.

Comprehensive accounting, P&L reports, accountant access.

MTD support

Coming early 2026.

Yes

Fair assesment

What Landlord Vision does well

It's important to acknowledge where Landlord Vision excels. The platform has been serving UK landlords successfully for over a decade.

Strong accounting

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Detailed financial reports, P&L statements, and comprehensive expense categorisation.

Strong accounting

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Detailed financial reports, P&L statements, and comprehensive expense categorisation.

Strong accounting

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Detailed financial reports, P&L statements, and comprehensive expense categorisation.

Accountant-friendly

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Read-only access for accountants with excellent export functionality.

Accountant-friendly

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Read-only access for accountants with excellent export functionality.

Accountant-friendly

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Read-only access for accountants with excellent export functionality.

MTD support

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Making Tax Digital functionality will soon be included at no extra cost.

MTD support

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Making Tax Digital functionality will soon be included at no extra cost.

MTD support

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Making Tax Digital functionality will soon be included at no extra cost.

Established platform

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Mature, stable, and covers a wide range of services.

Established platform

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Mature, stable, and covers a wide range of services.

Established platform

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Mature, stable, and covers a wide range of services.

Pricing

Simplicity vs complexity

August's flat-rate pricing removes the penalty for success. Landlord Vision's costs increase as you scale.

£ 14.99 /mo

$ 4,499 /mo

-20% off

Manage all your rentals faster and cheaper with zero restrictions.

Unlimited tenancies no caps

Unlimited tenancies no caps

Unlimited tenancies no caps

Unlimited document storage & sharing

Unlimited document storage & sharing

Unlimited document storage & sharing

Income & expense tracking

Income & expense tracking

Income & expense tracking

Task management & smart reminders

Task management & smart reminders

Task management & smart reminders

Smart tenancy setup with automatic document scanning

Smart tenancy setup with automatic document scanning

Smart tenancy setup with automatic document scanning

Compliance checklist

Compliance checklist

Compliance checklist

Free tenat app

Free tenat app

Free tenat app

Customer Perks

Cancel Anytime

Cancel Anytime

Cancel Anytime

30 Days Free Trial

30 Days Free Trial

30 Days Free Trial

August

£ 34.97 /mo

$ 4,499 /mo

-20% off

Best for medium sized portfolios and new property investors.

10 Tenancies

10 Tenancies

10 Tenancies

File management

File management

File management

Income & expense tracking

Income & expense tracking

Income & expense tracking

Integrated calendar and tasks

Integrated calendar and tasks

Integrated calendar and tasks

Compliance management

Compliance management

Compliance management

Tenant portal and service desk

Tenant portal and service desk

Tenant portal and service desk

Customer Perks

Cancel Anytime

Cancel Anytime

Cancel Anytime

14 Days Free Trial

14 Days Free Trial

14 Days Free Trial

Landlord Vision
Monthly cost at different portfolio sizes

Standard monthly pricing

Tenancies

August

Landlord Vision

You save

3 tenancies

£8.99

/mo

£21.97

/mo

59%

6 tenancies

£8.99

/mo

£34.97

/mo

74%

10 tenancies

£14.99

/mo

£34.97

/mo

57%

15 tenancies

£14.99

/mo

£44.97

/mo

67%

20 tenancies

£14.99

/mo

£52.47

/mo

71%

25 tenancies

£14.99

/mo

£99.97

/mo

85%

All pricing information is based on standard monthly rates publicly available on each provider's website as of 7th January 2026. 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 Landlord Vision 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.

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.

Compliance feels manageable

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    Right to Rent Check

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    Right to Rent Check

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.

Compliance feels manageable

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    EICR

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    EICR

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    Right to Rent Check

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

One price, unlimited growth

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August's flat-rate pricing removes the penalty for success. Whether you have one property or fifty, you pay the same £14.99/month.

One price, unlimited growth

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August's flat-rate pricing removes the penalty for success. Whether you have one property or fifty, you pay the same £14.99/month.

Making the choice

Which is right for you?

Choose Landlord Vision if:

You prioritise detailed accounting above all else

You prefer working on desktop rather than mobile

You're comfortable with manual data entry

You have a small, stable portfolio

You need advanced accountant collaboration

Choose Landlord Vision if:

You prioritise detailed accounting above all else

You prefer working on desktop rather than mobile

You're comfortable with manual data entry

You have a small, stable portfolio

You need advanced accountant collaboration

Choose Landlord Vision if:

You prioritise detailed accounting above all else

You prefer working on desktop rather than mobile

You're comfortable with manual data entry

You have a small, stable portfolio

You need advanced accountant collaboration

Choose August if:

You want a modern, mobile-first experience

You find compliance overwhelming

You value AI assistance and automation

You want an excellent tenant app

You want unlimited growth at a flat price

Choose August if:

You want a modern, mobile-first experience

You find compliance overwhelming

You value AI assistance and automation

You want an excellent tenant app

You want unlimited growth at a flat price

Choose August if:

You want a modern, mobile-first experience

You find compliance overwhelming

You value AI assistance and automation

You want an excellent tenant app

You want unlimited growth at a flat price

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.

As a tenant, how can I access August?

As a tenant, how can I access August?

As a tenant, how can I access August?

How to delete your account?

How to delete your account?

How to delete your account?

How to reactivate your account after deletion?

How to reactivate your account after deletion?

How to reactivate your account after deletion?

Is August for Commercial landlords?

Is August for Commercial landlords?

Is August for Commercial landlords?

What is August?

What is August?

What is August?

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