DoorLoop
FreeAgent
| Feature | DoorLoop | FreeAgent |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $59/mo | From $14/mo |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Best For | small-landlords, property-managers, real-estate-beginners, residential-managers | uk-freelancers, sole-traders, small-businesses, contractors |
| Founded | 2019 | 2007 |
| Rent Collection | ✓ | ✗ |
| Tenant Screening | ✓ | ✗ |
| Maintenance Requests | ✓ | ✗ |
| Owner Portal | ✓ | ✗ |
| Accounting | ✓ | ✗ |
| E Signatures | ✓ | ✗ |
| Invoicing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Expenses | ✗ | ✓ |
| Tax Returns | ✗ | ✓ |
| Bank Reconciliation | ✗ | ✓ |
| Time Tracking | ✗ | ✓ |
| Project Management | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ DoorLoop Pros
- Very intuitive modern interface
- Quick setup and onboarding
- Automated rent reminders
- Excellent customer support
✗ DoorLoop Cons
- Fewer advanced features than legacy tools
- No free plan
- Limited accounting depth
✓ FreeAgent Pros
- Great for UK businesses
- HMRC compliant
- Easy invoicing
- Bank feeds
✗ FreeAgent Cons
- UK-focused
- Limited for larger businesses
- No inventory management
The Verdict
DoorLoop is built for small landlords and property managers, with a focus on rent-collection and tenant-screening. FreeAgent targets uk freelancers and sole traders and leads with invoicing and expenses.
On pricing, FreeAgent is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $14/mo compared to $59/mo for DoorLoop. That $45/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Neither tool offers a free plan, so factor the subscription cost into your decision from the start.
This is a genuinely close comparison. If you can, sign up for both free trials (where available) and run a one-week test with your actual team tasks before deciding.