SQRFT vs RentFaster
Both platforms are strong in Western Canada. Here's how they actually differ for landlords and tenants.
RentFaster HQ
Calgary, AB
same city as SQRFT
SQRFT listing cost
Free to start
Standard $19.99 / 45 days
Tenant management
From $14.99/mo
SQRFT only
TL;DR
SQRFT vs RentFaster, in short
RentFaster is a long-established, rental-only listings marketplace with a strong presence across Alberta and Western Canada. SQRFT is a newer Calgary-built platform that covers listings but also adds tools RentFaster doesn't: a tenant management suite, reusable tenant applications (Passport), and manual review of every listing before it goes live. If you just want maximum listing exposure across Alberta and BC today, RentFaster's larger, longer-established inventory is a real advantage. If you want listings plus ongoing tenant and lease management in one account, SQRFT covers more of that workflow.
Section 1
Feature comparison
| Feature | SQRFT | RentFaster |
|---|---|---|
| Free to post a listing | Varies by plan | |
| Every listing manually reviewed before publish | ||
| Reusable tenant application profile (Passport) | ||
| Digital lease signing | ||
| Online rent collection | ||
| Maintenance request portal | ||
| Tenant screening reports | Coming soon | |
| Video / photo tours on listings | ||
| Search by map, filters, saved search | ||
| Primarily Alberta / Western Canada focused | ||
| Multi-province coverage (ON, BC, QC and beyond) | ||
| Free for tenants to browse, always | ||
| Rent increase calculator + notice tools | ||
| Owner portal with PDF reports (PM Suite) |
Section 2
Pricing comparison
| SQRFT | RentFaster | |
|---|---|---|
| Listing (standard) | $19.99 / 45 days | Varies by plan |
| Featured listing | $29.99 / 45 days | Available, price varies |
| Tenant management | From $14.99/mo (5 units) | Not offered |
| Tenant browsing | Free, always | Free, always |
SQRFT pricing shown is current live pricing at sqrft.ca/pricing. RentFaster's exact current listing fees were not independently confirmed at time of writing and should be checked on RentFaster's own site before treating the figure above as exact -- it varies by plan and package.
Section 3
Who should use which
Maximum Alberta/BC listing reach today
RentFaster's longer-established inventory in Western Canada may still get more eyes on a listing right now. Worth listing on both while SQRFT's Calgary base grows.
Want tenant management after you find a tenant
SQRFT is the better fit if you want lease signing, rent collection, and maintenance requests in the same account you posted the listing from.
Landlord managing multiple units
SQRFT's PM Suite (10+ units) adds team access and owner reporting that RentFaster does not offer as a listings-only platform.
Section 4
What SQRFT does that RentFaster doesn't
- •A tenant management suite (leases, rent collection, maintenance, notices) in the same account you list from
- •A reusable tenant application profile (Passport) tenants build once and share with any landlord
- •Every listing is manually reviewed before it goes live, with flagged listings investigated within 24 hours
- •A real person reachable within 24 hours, not a ticket queue
Section 5
What RentFaster does that SQRFT doesn't
- •A longer-established listings inventory across Alberta and British Columbia
- •Wider brand recognition in Western Canada after years as a dedicated rental marketplace
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 RentFaster
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