Ping vs Avail
Avail and Ping solve different problems. Avail is a broad landlord platform. Ping does one thing: makes sure tenants are reminded about rent, every month, without you lifting a finger. Here's how to choose.
We make Ping, so we're biased, but we've tried to be fair. Competitor details are summarized from public information as of October 2026 and may change; check Avail's website for current features and pricing.
The short version
Choose Avail if you want dIY landlords who want lease templates, screening and online rent payments, and don't mind tenants using a portal.
Choose Ping if your tenants already pay you the way they like (bank transfer, Zelle, check) and what you actually want is for rent to arrive on time without chasing anyone. No portal for tenants to sign up to, and no software for you to learn.
Side by side
| Ping | Avail | |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | Automated rent reminders and follow-ups | All-in-one DIY landlord platform |
| Pricing | Free during early access | Free plan, plus a paid per-unit plan |
| Tenant needs an account | No | Tenants create an account to pay online |
| Works with existing payment methods | Yes, any method | Rent reminders and tracking work best when tenants pay through Avail's online payments. |
| Setup | Share tenant details once; Ping sets it up | Create an account, add units and leases, invite tenants to connect a payment method |
| Reminder schedule | 7 and 3 days before, due date, then 2, 5 and 10 days overdue | Varies by plan and settings |
| Mark rent paid | One click from your email digest or dashboard | Automatic for in-platform payments |
| Listings, screening, leases | No | Yes |
What Avail does well
Avail is a landlord platform (owned by Realtor.com) covering listings, screening, state-specific lease templates, online rent payments and maintenance tracking. It has a free plan and a paid plan priced per unit.
It's a good fit for: DIY landlords who want lease templates, screening and online rent payments, and don't mind tenants using a portal.
Where Ping is different
Tenants don't have to change anything
With most platforms, automated reminders and tracking depend on tenants signing up and paying through the portal. Ping works with however your tenants already pay.
Nothing to learn
You share tenant details once and choose how consent is handled. Ping sets up the reminders. There's no dashboard you have to check.
Built for the actual problem
Most late rent is forgotten rent. A reminder before the due date and a polite follow-up after it fix most of it.
Consent built in
Ping can collect tenant consent with a one-click email before any reminders go out.
Can you use both?
Yes. Some landlords use Avail for listings, screening and leases, and Ping for the monthly reminder and follow-up rhythm, especially for tenants who pay outside the platform.
Frequently asked questions
Is Avail free for landlords?+
Avail has a free plan, and a paid plan priced per unit that adds features. On the free plan some payment fees may be charged to tenants. Check Avail's site for current pricing.
Does Ping collect rent payments?+
No. Ping focuses on reminders and tracking. Tenants keep paying the way they do now, and you mark rent as paid with one click from your email or dashboard.
Is Ping a full Avail replacement?+
Not if you rely on listings, screening or lease signing. Ping replaces the part where you remember, remind and chase rent every month.
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Let Ping send the reminders for you
Ping emails your tenants before rent is due, on the due date, and follows up automatically if it's late. Free while we're in early access.