Estateflow vs August
August is a popular app for self-managing UK landlords, with a free plan for small portfolios. Here's an honest comparison.
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Where August wins
- A free plan for up to 2 tenancies
- Making Tax Digital reporting on its paid plans
- A polished mobile app and established third-party reviews
Where Estateflow wins
- One flat price for unlimited properties - August's paid plans step up with the number of tenancies
- Certificate alerts to you and your contractor at 30 days, 7 days and on the day
- Repair jobs on WhatsApp and email, with photos
- Robo, a voice AI assistant that answers questions and makes changes with one-tap undo
- Staff logins with permissions and a full activity log for small agents
- Landlord statements by PDF, email or WhatsApp
Which should you choose?
If you have one or two tenancies and want a free app, August is worth a look. If you have a growing portfolio, HMOs or staff, Estateflow's flat price and compliance tools usually work out simpler.
Switching is simple
Import a spreadsheet, or upload a ZIP of your tenancy documents and certificates and check what Robo sets up.
Questions
Is Estateflow free?
Every feature is free for 3 months, with no card. Then £14.99/month for 6 months, then £29.99/month for the whole portfolio.
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