Roost vs Hammock

An honest comparison to help you choose the right property management solution for your needs.

Roost

AI Property Management

Pricing: Free tier, Pro from £8/month

Best for: UK landlords who want AI-powered automation

Key Strengths:

AI-powered insights & automation
UK compliance built-in
Free tier available
Open banking integration
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Hammock

Est. 2019

Pricing: From £5/property/month

Best for: UK landlords focused on rent collection

Pros:

Strong rent collection features
UK-focused platform
Clean interface

Cons:

No AI capabilities
Limited compliance automation
No predictive maintenance

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

Feature
Roost
Hammock
AI Property Insights
Document AI Analysis
Compliance Automation
Full
Basic reminders
Open Banking
Tenant Portal
Rent Collection
Financial Reporting
Advanced
Basic
Free Tier
Up to 2 properties
Mobile App
Predictive Analytics
Tax Report Generation
SA105 Ready
Deposit Protection Tracking
Basic

Why Landlords Choose Roost Over Hammock

Here's what makes Roost the better choice for UK landlords

AI That Saves You Money

Roost's AI predicts maintenance issues before they become expensive emergencies, optimizes rent pricing, and identifies compliance gaps automatically.

Free Tier to Get Started

Manage up to 2 properties completely free. Hammock charges from day one with no free option for landlords.

Flat Pricing, Not Per-Property

With Hammock, costs balloon as your portfolio grows. Roost offers flat pricing tiers that reward portfolio growth.

Comprehensive Compliance

Beyond simple reminders, Roost tracks all UK compliance requirements, stores certificates, and generates audit-ready reports.

Our Verdict

Choose Roost if you want AI-powered insights, a free tier, and flat pricing that scales. Choose Hammock if rent collection is your only priority and you have a small portfolio.

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