SQRFT vs Kijiji
Kijiji is a general classifieds marketplace with a large rentals section. SQRFT is a dedicated rental platform. Here's what that difference means.
Kijiji
General classifieds
rentals is one category
SQRFT
Rental-only platform
every listing manually reviewed
SQRFT listing cost
Free to start
Standard $19.99 / 45 days
TL;DR
SQRFT vs Kijiji, in short
Kijiji is Canada's largest general classifieds marketplace, with a large rentals section covering apartments, houses, rooms, and commercial space nationwide. As a general classifieds site, its rental listings are posted directly by users with no dedicated listing review process built for rentals specifically. SQRFT is a rental-only platform where every listing is manually reviewed before it goes live and flagged listings are investigated within 24 hours. If you want the largest possible pool of listings across every category and city, Kijiji's reach is far bigger. If you want a platform built and reviewed specifically for renting, with tenant management tools built in, SQRFT is narrower in scope but more purpose-built.
Section 1
Feature comparison
| Feature | SQRFT | Kijiji |
|---|---|---|
| Rental-only platform (not general classifieds) | ||
| Every listing manually reviewed before publish | ||
| Free to post a rental listing | Paid in most Real Estate categories | |
| Online rental application built in | Available on some listings | |
| Reusable tenant application profile (Passport) | ||
| Digital lease signing | ||
| Online rent collection | ||
| Maintenance request portal | ||
| Virtual tour / video walkthrough options | ||
| Bilingual (English/French) listings | ||
| Massive general-marketplace reach | ||
| Free for tenants to browse, always |
Section 2
Pricing comparison
| SQRFT | Kijiji | |
|---|---|---|
| Listing (standard) | $19.99 / 45 days | Paid in Real Estate categories |
| Featured listing | $29.99 / 45 days | 'Featured' paid placement available |
| Tenant management | From $14.99/mo (5 units) | Not offered |
| Tenant browsing | Free, always | Free, always |
Per Kijiji's own posting policy, free listings are no longer available in Real Estate For Rent or For Sale categories for most posters -- a paid plan is generally required. Confirm current Kijiji posting fees directly on their site, as they vary by category and poster type.
Section 3
Who should use which
Casting the widest possible net
Kijiji's general-marketplace scale means far more total eyes across every city and category, including renters who aren't using a dedicated rental site.
Wanting listings reviewed before they go live
SQRFT manually reviews every listing before publish. Kijiji, as an open classifieds marketplace, does not apply the same rental-specific review to every post.
Managing the tenant relationship after move-in
SQRFT's tenant management tools (leases, rent collection, maintenance) continue past the listing stage. Kijiji's role ends once a listing connects a landlord and renter.
Section 4
What SQRFT does that Kijiji doesn't
- •Every listing is manually reviewed before it goes live, with flagged listings investigated within 24 hours
- •A rental-only platform, not a general classifieds category shared with every other kind of ad
- •A reusable tenant application profile (Passport) tenants build once and share with any landlord
- •A full tenant management suite after move-in: leases, rent collection, maintenance requests
Section 5
What Kijiji does that SQRFT doesn't
- •Far larger overall marketplace reach as one of Canada's most-used classifieds sites
- •Virtual tour and video walkthrough options available on many listings
Get started
Try SQRFT free
Listings are free to post, and browsing is always free for tenants. No credit card required to start.
FAQ
Common questions about SQRFT vs Kijiji
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