Vestly vs RentBetter
DIY landlord-tenant management - list, screen, lease, collect rent, all online.
A straight, feature-by-feature look at both tools for Australian property investors, including pricing and where each one genuinely wins. Verified 2026-05-25.
In one paragraph
RentBetter and Vestly solve different halves of the investor's job. RentBetter manages the tenant relationship end-to-end (no agent needed). Vestly manages the financial and tax side of the investment. Plenty of investors use both - RentBetter to run the tenancy, Vestly to track the portfolio and prepare for tax time.
Feature by feature
Yes / partial / no across the 14 dimensions that matter for AU investors.
| Capability | Vestly | RentBetter |
|---|---|---|
| ATO FY 2026-27 tax brackets + CGT | ||
| CGT calculator (50% discount, marginal rate) | ||
| Depreciation (Div 40 + Div 43) | ||
| Stamp duty across 8 states + territories | ||
| State-compliant rent-increase notices | ||
| Live bank feeds (CDR Open Banking) | ||
| CDR-accredited data flow | ||
| Bulk importer (CSV / xlsx / docx / PDF) | ||
| Receipt photo scan with AI extraction | ||
| Refinance comparison in-product | ||
| Serviceability / borrowing-capacity tool | ||
| Multi-entity (trust / SMSF / company) | ||
| Native iOS / Android app |
Pricing side by side
What you pay and what you get for it.
| Component | Vestly | RentBetter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free to track your portfolioTax Pack $79 per tax year to send it to your accountant | $36 / mo + one-off Match plans from $95-$199 |
| Setup fee | $0 | Not publicly listed |
| Free trial | Free to track, no trial needed | Not publicly listed |
| Contract | No subscription | Month-to-month |
| AI usage | Included in the Tax Pack ($79 per tax year) | Unknown / not disclosed |
When RentBetter is the better choice
- You're self-managing and need the tenant-side workflow: list on realestate.com.au + Domain, screen applicants, generate the lease, collect rent, log inspections.
- You want to skip the property manager and keep the 7-9% management fee.
- You only have 1-2 properties and your priority is operations, not tax modelling.
When Vestly is the better choice
- You want your portfolio modelled for tax - cashflow, negative gearing, CGT, depreciation, FY tax pack. RentBetter doesn't do this.
- You want pre-purchase tools - planner, serviceability, refinance, stamp duty across 8 states.
- You use an agent for tenancy management and don't need RentBetter's tenant-facing flows.
- You want everything in one tool instead of bolting a tax product onto a tenancy product.
Why investors choose Vestly
Built only for Australian investors, aligned to the ATO end to end.
Tax-accurate for AU
FY 2026-27 ATO brackets, the 50% CGT discount, Div 40 + Div 43 depreciation, and stamp duty across all 8 states and territories.
Free to track
Tracking your whole portfolio is free, no subscription, no card - every future ATO update included. Your tax pack builds free; $79 per tax year sends it to your accountant.
Try it with no risk
Get started free, no card required. Or explore the live sample portfolio at /demo first.
Switched to Vestly from RentBetter? We'd love to feature your story - email hello@vestly.au.
Ready to compare for yourself?
Free to track your whole portfolio, no card, no subscription. Your tax pack builds free; $79 per tax year sends it to your accountant. Or visit RentBetter to do the same comparison from their side.
Comparison verified 2026-05-25. Tell us if anything is outdated: hello@vestly.au