Roost vs Lendlord

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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Lendlord

Est. 2019

Pricing: Free tier, Premium £12/mo, Premium Plus £36/mo

Best for: Portfolio landlords & Investors

Pros:

Strong deal analysis tools
Integrated mortgage broking
Portfolio performance metrics

Cons:

Complex interface
Focus is on selling finance products
Limited tenant management in free tier

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

Feature
Roost
Lendlord
AI Property Insights
Chatbot only
Document AI Analysis
Manual
Compliance Automation
Full Automation
Basic Tracking
Open Banking
Premium Only (Max 3)
Tenant Portal
Premium Only
Maintenance Tracking
Premium Only
Financial Reporting
Advanced
Advanced
Free Tier
Up to 2 properties
Unlimited (Limited features)
Mobile App
Deal Analyser
Basic
Advanced
Tax Report Generation
SA105 Ready
Premium Only
Rent Collection
Basic

Why Landlords Choose Roost Over Lendlord

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

Management vs. Financing

Lendlord is built to sell you mortgages. Roost is built to help you manage your properties, tenants, and compliance efficiently.

Automated Compliance

Roost automatically tracks and updates your compliance status. Lendlord requires more manual input and management.

Better Tenant Experience

Roost includes a tenant portal and maintenance reporting tools on all plans. Lendlord locks these features behind their premium paywall.

Simpler & Faster

Roost's modern interface and AI automation make day-to-day management effortless. Lendlord can be complex and overwhelming for daily tasks.

Our Verdict

Choose Lendlord if your primary focus is analyzing new deals and refinancing. Choose Roost if you want to automate the day-to-day management of your existing portfolio.

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