Matterport
Rent Manager
| Feature | Matterport | Rent Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $11.99/mo | From $1/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.4 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Best For | real-estate-agents, property-managers, architects, construction-firms | property-managers, landlords, real-estate-investors, multi-unit-owners |
| Founded | 2011 | 1982 |
| 3d Scanning | ✓ | ✗ |
| Virtual Tours | ✓ | ✗ |
| Floor Plans | ✓ | ✗ |
| Measurements | ✓ | ✗ |
| Dollhouse View | ✓ | ✗ |
| Embedding | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ai Tagging | ✓ | ✗ |
| Cloud Hosting | ✓ | ✗ |
| Accounting | ✗ | ✓ |
| Maintenance Tracking | ✗ | ✓ |
| Tenant Portal | ✗ | ✓ |
| Screening | ✗ | ✓ |
| Marketing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Reporting | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Matterport Pros
- Industry-leading 3D virtual tour quality
- Works with smartphone cameras or Pro3 camera
- Measurement tools for accurate floor plans
- Embeddable tours for websites and listings
- AI-powered property insights
✗ Matterport Cons
- Pro3 camera is expensive ($3,395)
- Large spaces require many scan points
- Monthly hosting fees for active spaces
✓ Rent Manager Pros
- Full double-entry accounting
- Customizable reports and dashboards
- Built-in tenant portal
- Scales from 10 to 10,000+ units
✗ Rent Manager Cons
- Dated interface compared to newer tools
- Steep learning curve
- Per-unit pricing adds up quickly
The Verdict
Matterport is built for real estate agents and property managers, with a focus on 3d-scanning and virtual-tours. Rent Manager targets property managers and landlords and leads with accounting and maintenance-tracking.
On pricing, Rent Manager is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $1/mo compared to $11.99/mo for Matterport. That $10.99/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Matterport has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. Rent Manager requires a paid subscription from day one.
Matterport edges out on user ratings (4.4 vs 4.1). While both are well-regarded, that gap reflects real differences in user satisfaction worth considering.
Feature-wise, Matterport offers broader built-in capabilities (8 features vs 6), while Rent Manager takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Both tools are a solid fit for property managers — in those cases, the decision often comes down to workflow style and how your team prefers to organize work.
Bottom line: Matterport has a slight overall edge — but if full double-entry accounting matters most to you, Rent Manager may still be the right call.