August is the #1 landlord app in the UK, rated by thousands of landlords managing properties across England, Scotland, and Wales. This article compares August and Landlord Vision across features, pricing, and suitability to help you make an informed decision.
Overview
August is a mobile-first property management platform with a full web desktop product, built for UK landlords who self-manage. It covers rent tracking, compliance reminders, document storage, landlord finances, advanced reporting, and Making Tax Digital (MTD) submissions. It works across iOS, Android, and a full browser-based desktop app.
Landlord Vision is a web-based property management platform with a longer history and a strong emphasis on accounting and bookkeeping. It is desktop-only and uses tiered pricing based on the number of tenancies you manage.
Feature comparison
Feature | August | Landlord Vision |
Rent tracking via open banking | Yes | Yes |
Real-time bank sync | Yes | Yes |
P&L reporting and rent ledgers | Yes | Yes |
Tax forecasting | Yes | Yes |
Accountant access | Yes | Yes |
MTD and HMRC submission | Yes (launching March 2026) | Yes |
MTD support on mobile | Yes | No |
Compliance checklist and guidance | Yes, guided with AI | Manual reminders only |
Compliance audit trail | Yes | No |
AI assistance | Yes, included on all plans | Enterprise plan only |
Native mobile app (iOS and Android) | Yes | No, web only with limited mobile |
Full desktop web product | Yes | Yes |
Free tenant app | Yes | Tenant portal only |
Free tier | Yes | No |
Document storage | Unlimited (Portfolio and above) | Available, no tenant sharing |
Xero and QuickBooks integration | Coming soon | Yes |
Summary
August now matches Landlord Vision across all core financial and reporting features. Where August goes further is in compliance guidance, AI assistance, mobile experience, and the free tenant app.
Pricing comparison
August is materially cheaper than Landlord Vision at every portfolio size. The difference becomes significant as your portfolio grows.
Portfolio size | August | Landlord Vision | You save |
2 tenancies | Free | £7.99/month | 100% |
5 tenancies | £8.99/month | £29.97/month | 70% |
20 tenancies | £14.99/month | £40.97/month | 63% |
100 tenancies | £29.99/month | £128.97/month | 77% |
August's free plan includes rent tracking, open banking connection, basic reporting, and compliance tools for up to 2 tenancies. No credit card is required to get started.
Full pricing details are available on the August pricing page.
Landlord Vision pricing is based on publicly available rates as of early 2026. Please verify directly with Landlord Vision before making a decision.
Where Landlord Vision still has an edge
Landlord Vision has deeper Xero and QuickBooks integration available today, whereas August's accounting integrations are coming soon. If you have an established accountant workflow built around those tools, that is worth considering.
Where August has a clear advantage
Compliance guidance. August does not just remind you when certificates are due. It guides you through what needs doing and why. The compliance checklist covers Gas Safety, EICR, Right to Rent, deposit protection, and more, in plain English. Landlord Vision relies on manual reminders with no guided support.
AI assistance. August Intelligence is included on every plan. You can ask questions about your own data, scan tenancy agreements automatically, and get plain-English answers to compliance questions. Landlord Vision only offers AI features on its Enterprise plan.
The tenant experience. August includes a free native tenant app where tenants can pay rent, report maintenance, and access documents. Landlord Vision offers a tenant portal but no native app.
Mobile and desktop. August is available on iOS, Android, and as a full desktop web product. Landlord Vision is web-based with limited mobile functionality.
Property insights. August automatically pulls EPC ratings, council tax bands, and property valuations. Landlord Vision focuses on financial data and does not include automatic property insights. Learn more about property insights.
Which platform is right for you?
Choose Landlord Vision if you have a long-standing accountant workflow built around Xero or QuickBooks that you are not ready to move away from, and you primarily work on desktop. Bear in mind that the AI features, compliance guidance, and tenant tools you might want are locked behind Landlord Vision's most expensive Enterprise tier, features that come included with every August plan from the start.
Choose August if you want a platform that broadly covers everything Landlord Vision does at a fraction of the cost, with better compliance tools, AI assistance, a native mobile app, a full desktop product, and a tenant experience.
Frequently asked questions
Does August have a free plan? Yes. August is free for up to 2 tenancies and includes rent tracking, open banking connection, compliance tools, and basic reporting. No credit card is required.
Does August support Making Tax Digital? Yes. MTD and HMRC submission is included across all paid August plans. Read the MTD guide for landlords for more detail.
Can I manage my portfolio on desktop as well as mobile? Yes. August has a full web desktop product as well as native iOS and Android apps. You can switch between them freely.
Does August support HMOs and limited companies? Yes. August supports HMOs, buy-to-let, student housing, shared ownership, and properties held in both personal name and limited company structures.
Where can I read reviews of August? You can read verified landlord reviews on the August reviews page.