Keel vs myRent:
smarter tools, lower price
What is the best alternative to myRent? If you're a New Zealand landlord looking for more than basic self-management tools, Keel is worth a look. For $15/month (less than myRent's $20/month), you get an AI assistant called Skip that drafts tenant communications, triages maintenance requests, and writes arrears reminders for your approval. You also get a tenant portal, Healthy Homes compliance tracking, and no payment processing fees. myRent is a solid platform for straightforward self-management - Keel adds Skip-drafted comms on top, so you keep approval over every outbound action while saving the typing.
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Keel vs myRent: feature-by-feature.
Both platforms help NZ landlords self-manage. Here’s where they differ.
myRent
$20/month
Keel
$15/month
Why landlords are choosing Keel.
Skip drafts the work you used to type manually
Skip is Keel's AI assistant. It drafts tenant messages, triages maintenance by urgency, writes arrears reminders for your approval, and answers your NZ tenancy law questions. myRent gives you templates; Keel gives you an assistant that drafts on your behalf.
Lower price, more included
Keel is $15/month vs myRent's $20/month. And Keel includes a tenant portal, Skip drafts, compliance tracking, and document generation - all at that lower price. No payment processing fees either.
Compliance you can see at a glance
Keel tracks your Healthy Homes Standards status and alerts you before deadlines. No spreadsheets to maintain, no dates to remember - every property's state is one click away.
Tenants get their own portal
Your tenants can report maintenance, view documents, track repair progress, and message you through their own Keel portal. Better communication means fewer missed issues and happier tenants.
Arrears chasing, drafted for you
When rent is overdue, Skip drafts polite, professional follow-ups for your approval. You decide when to send and when to escalate - Skip just removes the typing.
Smarter maintenance management
Skip triages incoming maintenance requests by urgency, so you know what needs attention now and what can wait. Tenants submit requests through the portal with photos and descriptions.
Built for the way
New Zealand actually rents.
Healthy Homes, Tenancy Services bond rules and RTA-aligned agreements are the defaults - not bolt-ons.
Where myRent does well.
We believe in honest comparisons. myRent is a good product that suits certain landlords.
Established NZ brand
myRent has been around for years and is a well-known name in NZ self-management. They've helped thousands of landlords manage their own properties.
Good for basic self-management
If you want straightforward tools without AI drafting on your behalf, myRent covers the essentials - tenancy agreements, bond lodgement, and rent tracking.
Tenancy agreement templates
myRent provides solid tenancy agreement templates and walks you through the process step by step.
Listing platform integration
myRent integrates with popular listing platforms for property advertising, which can save time when finding new tenants.
The difference? Keel adds Skip on top - an AI assistant that drafts every outbound action for your approval, so you save the typing without losing control.
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Frequently asked questions.
What is the best alternative to myRent?
Keel is the best myRent alternative for NZ landlords who want more than basic self-management tools. For $15/month (vs myRent's $20/month), Keel includes an AI assistant called Skip that drafts tenant comms, triages maintenance requests, and writes arrears notices for you to approve. You also get a tenant portal, Healthy Homes compliance tracking, and no payment processing fees.
How much does Keel cost compared to myRent?
Keel starts at $15/month per property, while myRent costs $20/month. Keel includes Skip-drafted tenant comms, a tenant portal, compliance tracking, and document generation at no extra cost. There are no payment processing fees with Keel.
Does Keel have tenancy agreement templates like myRent?
Yes. Keel generates tenancy agreements, inspection reports, and other documents for you to review. Skip, the AI assistant, can help you draft and customise documents based on NZ tenancy law.
Can I switch from myRent to Keel easily?
Yes. You can sign up for Keel's 30-day free trial and run both platforms side by side. Once you're comfortable, cancel myRent and continue with Keel. No lock-in contracts, no data migration headaches.
Does Keel handle property listings?
Keel focuses on the ongoing management of your rental property rather than listing. For listing, you can continue to use whichever platform you prefer. Once your tenant is in place, Keel handles everything else - from rent tracking to maintenance to compliance.
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