SOFTWARE COMPARISON

Rentalize vs AddJust: AHB Software for Ireland Compared

Choosing property management software for your Approved Housing Body? Here is an honest comparison of two Irish platforms built for the social and affordable housing sector.

AT A GLANCE

Two Platforms, Two Approaches

A quick overview of what each platform offers to Approved Housing Bodies and social housing providers in Ireland.

RENTALIZE
AI-Native Property Management

Purpose-built for cost rental, social housing, and affordable housing in Ireland. Manages 500+ units across multiple AHBs and local authorities.

Products: Select (lettings), Core (full management), 360 (landlord app), Pay (rent collection)

ADDJUST
Established Housing Management

A housing management platform serving AHBs and local authorities in Ireland with a focus on rent accounting, tenancy management, and core regulatory reporting.

Focus: Tenancy management, rent accounting, regulatory reporting for AHBs

DETAILED COMPARISON

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

An honest look at what each platform offers across the capabilities that matter most to Irish housing organisations.

Capability Rentalize AddJust
Cost Rental Workflows Yes, purpose-built Limited
AI-Powered Features Yes, native No
Applicant Selection Engine Yes, Select product Basic
Tenancy Management Yes Yes
Maintenance Ticketing Yes Yes
Rent Collection (Direct Debit) Yes, via GoCardless No
RTB Compliance Automation Yes Partial
NOAC/AHBRA Reporting Yes Yes
Mobile App Yes, iOS + Android No
Open Banking Integration Yes No
Differential Rent Calculator Yes Yes
Landlord/PMC Module Yes, 360 product No, AHB focus only
WHERE RENTALIZE STANDS OUT

What Sets Rentalize Apart

Cost Rental First

Rentalize was built from the ground up for cost rental housing. Every allocation workflow, eligibility check, and compliance report is native. Not an add-on.

AI Inside Every Workflow

Predictive maintenance, applicant scoring, and financial forecasting. AI is part of how Rentalize works, not a feature you turn on.

Modern Platform Architecture

Cloud-native SaaS, mobile apps, open banking, API integrations. Built with 2020s technology for 2020s housing management.

HONEST ASSESSMENT

Where AddJust May Fit Better

No platform is the right fit for every organisation. Here is where AddJust may be a better match.

Established Track Record

AddJust has been in the Irish market longer and has existing relationships with several AHBs. If your organisation already uses AddJust, switching costs matter.

Traditional Approach

Some organisations prefer a more traditional software approach without AI features. AddJust provides straightforward tenancy and reporting tools.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Rentalize is AI-native and purpose-built for cost rental and affordable housing with products covering tenant selection, property management, landlord management, and rent collection. AddJust focuses on traditional tenancy management and reporting for AHBs.
Rentalize was built specifically for cost rental from the beginning. It handles eligibility verification, CREL/STAR funding tracking, and scheme-specific compliance natively. AddJust has added some cost rental features but it was not originally designed for the scheme.
As of 2026, AddJust does not offer AI-powered features like predictive maintenance, intelligent applicant scoring, or automated compliance monitoring. Rentalize was built with AI at its core.
Yes. Rentalize supports data migration from other platforms. Contact the Rentalize team to discuss your migration path and timeline.
Both platforms offer custom pricing based on portfolio size. Contact each vendor directly for quotes. Rentalize offers a free pricing calculator at rentalize.com/pricing-calculator/ for estimates.

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