The best UK landlord software in 2025?

Introduction

In a rental market defined by rising regulation, thin profit margins, and ever-growing tenant expectations, landlords can no longer afford to muddle through with spreadsheets, emails, and paper files. The days of DIY management are likely numbered, especially if you layer on top the proposed changes from the Renters Rights Bill.

Modern landlord software isn’t a nice-to-have any more, it’s an imperative. The right platform helps you collect and reconcile rent, supports you to maintain compliance, keeps all your paper work in one place, reminds you when to take action and gives your tenants the kind of professional app experience they now expect in other parts of their lives.

But with a number of platforms vying for attention, from names like Landlord Vision and Arthur Online to newer entrants like Alphaletz and Propell, it can be hard to decided what is right for you.

This is where August stands apart.

Designed specifically for smaller portfolio, self-managing landlords, August combines intuitive user experience design with powerful automation, built-in compliance tools, and a tenant app experience that’s second to none. In this comparison, we’ll break down exactly how August compares to five other landlord platforms and where it goes further.

What August offers that others don’t

Before diving into side-by-side comparisons, here’s a look at the feature set that makes August stand out.

For Landlords

• Rent tracking - Automatic updates when rent is due, late, partially paid or paid.

• Payment history - Clear view of every past transaction, up to 2 years in the past, even just after onboarding.

• Document storage and sharing - Secure space for storing and sharing tenancy agreements, safety certificates, insurance documents, inspections, inventories and more.

• Maintenance management - Log and track issues from start to finish and provide tenants status updates.

• Smart reminders - Get notified about upcoming renewals, compliance dates, and more. August Intelligence (AI) scans your documents to suggest reminders for expiry and renewal dates automatically.

• Property insights - Understand your properties key information at a glance, including property value, council tax band, council tax cost, EPC rating and EPC expiry date.

• Compliance checklist – Quick recap on the regulations using the built-in compliance checklist.

• AI assistant and automation - Ask any questions about your properties or tenancies and reduce manual work with automated workflows (i.e. property and tenancy set up by uploading your tenancy agreements).

• Unlimited properties/tenancies - Grow your property and tenancy portfolio freely without paying extra.

For Tenants

• Rent reminders - Automatic notifications when rent is due or late, helping tenants stay on top of their payments.

• Payment history - Full record of every rent payment made, available in-app for easy reference at any time.

• In-app payments - Simple and secure rent payments made directly through the August app, with instant confirmation and no fees or commission.

• Document storage - Access to important documents that your landlord shares with you, all stored securely in one place.

• Maintenance reporting - Raise and track maintenance issues directly through the app, including descriptions, photos, and updates on progress.

Let’s now take a closer look at how these features compare against the competition, first for the landlord and then for the tenant.

Side-by-side feature comparison for Landlords

Side-by-side feature comparison for Tenants

Landlord Vision

Landlord Vision is a well-established UK-based platform focused on accounting and property management. It offers strong reporting features and is popular with landlords who prioritise bookkeeping.

Where August has the edge:

• Landlord Vision caps usage based on the number of units. August doesn’t.

• Some users report it is over-complicated for their needs.

• August includes intelligent automation and AI assistance, whereas Landlord Vision workflows are entirely manual.

• Compliance in Landlord Vision is available, but limited to document reminders, not a guided checklist and suggested reminders.

• August offers a superior tenant experience with in-app payments and rent reminders, not available in Landlord Vision.

Good fit for: Landlords with complex accounting needs who are comfortable with web based spreadsheets.

Landlord Studio

Landlord Studio is a New Zealand-based app with a presence in the US and UK. It’s focused on expense tracking and financial reporting.

Where August is stronger:

• August includes compliance guidance specific to UK law, while Landlord Studio has more general reminders.

• Landlord Studio charges per unit, limiting its scalability for portfolios.

• No AI or automation features, all workflows require manual input.

• August provides tenants with an in-app experience that includes payment and document handling. Landlord Studio’s tenant portal is more basic.

Good fit for: Landlords focused on budgeting and US-style tax reports.

Arthur Online

Arthur is one of the most complex platforms on the market, designed to support letting agents and institutional landlords with larger portfolios.

Where August stands apart:

• Arthur is broad but overwhelming, its complexity is overkill for smaller landlords.

• August is purpose-built for ease and simplicity, no training required.

• Arthur’s pricing tiers restrict access to key features unless you upgrade and its opening price point (from £70 per month as at 8/07/25) is too high for small landlords.

• August includes an AI Assistant and full automation on all tiers, with a clean interface for landlords and tenants.

Good fit for: Large property managers or agencies with dedicated admin teams.

Alphaletz

Alphaletz is a newer UK startup with a visually appealing interface and a mobile-first design. It’s positioned as a lightweight alternative to older systems.

Where August goes further:

• August offers more depth, especially around compliance and automation.

• Alphaletz limits property numbers on its entry plans. August doesn’t.

• August includes smart reminders and a compliance checklist that Alphaletz lacks.

• No AI or intelligent workflows in Alphaletz, features that are core to the August experience.

Good fit for: Smaller landlords wanting a simple tool without automation.

Propell

Propell is a relatively new player with a stripped-back offering focused on payments and reminders.

Why August is more complete:

• Propell lacks property insights, document storage for tenants, and compliance tools.

• No AI assistant or automation.

• No tenant in-app payments or smart reminders.

Good fit for: Landlords who want the bare minimum at the lowest cost.

Why Landlords are Switching to August

We built August to feel like the kind of intuitive, consumer-grade app you actually enjoy using in other parts of your life. At its core, August focuses on three things most other apps overlook:

1. A Native App Experience - August is fast, simple and beautifully designed with a clean mobile-first interface that works the way you expect.

2. AI-Powered Property Assistant - Got a question about a tenancy, rent payment or safety certificate? Just ask. August’s in-app assistant gives you instant answers and even scans your tenancy agreement to pull in key details automatically, helping you stay organised without manual data entry.

3. Built-In Compliance Checklist - Never miss a deadline. From safety certificates to licensing and right-to-rent checks, August suggests key reminder based on your uploaded documents and help you understand the common compliance tasks, so you’re on top of what to do.

When you combine these with features like automated workflows, unlimited tenancies, and a similar tenant app, it’s no surprise more landlords are making the switch.

Who Should Choose August?

If you're a UK-based self-managing small landlord who wants to:

• Spend less time managing paperwork

• Stay reminded mandatory compliance tasks and reduce stress

• Give tenants a better experience

• Scale without hitting property or tenancy caps

• Automate repetitive admin tasks

• Have an AI property assistant with you always

…then August is the platform for you.

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Disclaimer: This article is a guide and not intended to be relied upon as legal or professional advice, or as a substitute for it. August does not accept any liability for any errors, omissions or misstatements contained in this article. Every effort was made to be accurate at the time of writing.