PremioKey vs a property agency vs spreadsheets — which is right for you?

PremioKey is rental-management software for landlords who want to self-manage — without an agency's cost or the chaos of spreadsheets. You keep full control of your data and tenants, set up in about five minutes, and start from $0, with professional reports, a mobile app, and landlord-confirmed Standing Order rent tracking — your rent never touches a third party.

Why Landlords Choose PremioKey

See how we compare to the alternatives

Why Landlords Choose PremioKey
Feature	PremioKey	Property Agency	Spreadsheets
Monthly Cost	From $0	$100–300/unit	$0
Your Data Control	Full	Limited	Full
Real-time Visibility	Yes	Sometimes	No
Family Can Help	Yes	No	Sort of
Mobile App	Yes	Varies	No
Time Investment	Minimal	None	High
Professional Reports	Yes	Yes	DIY

PremioKey

Monthly CostFrom $0
Your Data ControlFull
Real-time VisibilityYes
Family Can HelpYes
Mobile AppYes
Time InvestmentMinimal
Professional ReportsYes

Property Agency

Monthly Cost$100–300/unit
Your Data ControlLimited
Real-time VisibilitySometimes
Family Can HelpNo
Mobile AppVaries
Time InvestmentNone
Professional ReportsYes

Spreadsheets

Monthly Cost$0
Your Data ControlFull
Real-time VisibilityNo
Family Can HelpSort of
Mobile AppNo
Time InvestmentHigh
Professional ReportsDIY

We're honest: if you have 500+ units and need trust accounting, a full-service agency might be right for you.

Common questions

Honest answers about how PremioKey compares.

Is PremioKey cheaper than a property agency?

Usually, yes. Property agencies typically charge around $100–300 per unit each month. PremioKey starts at $0 and scales by portfolio size, so you keep more of your rental income while self-managing. For very large portfolios that need trust accounting, a full-service agency may still be more economical.

Do I keep control of my data and tenants?

Yes. Unlike a managing agency, you own your tenant relationships and your data directly — with full visibility and export. Your portfolio stays yours.

Can PremioKey replace my spreadsheets?

For most landlords, yes. Spreadsheets are free but offer no real-time visibility, no mobile app, and no professional reporting. PremioKey adds those — plus landlord-confirmed Standing Order rent tracking and AI-assisted workflows — without the manual upkeep.

When is a property agency still the better choice?

If you manage 500+ units and need trust accounting or fully hands-off management, a full-service agency may suit you better. PremioKey is built for landlords who want to self-manage efficiently while keeping control.