How much does Arthur Online cost?

Arthur's pricing page shows Standard from £82.50 a month (55 units at £1.50 each), Professional from £96 (60 units) and Enterprise from £126 (70 units), billed annually. It doesn't state whether VAT is included, and some integrations cost extra.

Is Arthur Online good for small landlords?

It can be used by landlords, but its entry plan is priced for 55 units and there's no free trial, so landlords with a few properties often find self-serve tools such as RentFig, Landlord Vision or Alphaletz better value.

Does Arthur Online do Making Tax Digital?

Arthur isn't on GOV.UK's MTD for Income Tax software finder. Its own blog describes handling MTD through its Xero integration. RentFig and Landlord Vision are both on the finder.

Is there a free alternative to Arthur Online?

Yes: RentFig is free for up to 2 tenancies and Alphaletz has an Always Free plan for 3 units.

Arthur Online Alternatives for Landlords (2026)

Short answer: Arthur Online is built for letting agents and larger portfolios — its cheapest plan is priced for 55 units (from £82.50 a month, billed annually), there's no free trial, and several integrations cost extra. Self-managing landlords usually look at RentFig (free for 2 tenancies, from £9 a month), Landlord Vision (from £19.97 + VAT), Alphaletz (free for 3 units) or Hammock (bookkeeping and MTD only). Agents wanting repairs software often add Fixflo.

What Arthur Online is

Arthur Online is property management software aimed first at letting agents and property managers, with landlord, student and social-housing versions. It's priced per unit — a unit can be a single room — on annual billing: Standard from £82.50 a month (55 units at £1.50), Professional from £96 (60 units at £1.60) and Enterprise from £126 (70 units at £1.80). Its pricing page doesn't say whether VAT is included.

It has tenant, contractor and owner apps, a finance module with two-way Xero integration, and task and work-order management. E-signatures, SMS, Xero, a live bank feed, credit checks, tenant referencing and Zapier are listed as integrations “subject to additional fees”, which aren't published. It has a 3.5 rating from 538 reviews on Trustpilot.

Why landlords look for an alternative

The entry price is set for 55 units, which is a lot to pay for if you have a handful of properties.
There's no free trial or free plan — you book a demo.
Several integrations, including e-signatures and referencing, cost extra, and the fees aren't published.
The pricing page doesn't say whether VAT is included.
Arthur isn't listed on GOV.UK's Making Tax Digital software finder; its blog describes MTD through Xero.

The alternatives compared

Alternatives with price, who each suits, and notes
Software	Price	Best for	Worth knowing
RentFig	Free for 2 tenancies; Starter £9/mo or £84/yr (10 tenancies), Standard £29/mo (30), Business £79/mo (60). Unlimited properties on every plan. Not VAT-registered — no VAT to add.	Self-managing and HMO landlords	Our own product. MTD quarterly updates on paid plans (not the year-end return yet); e-signature envelopes included from Starter (1, 5 or 25 a month). Agent client accounts are in early access by invitation.
Landlord Vision	£19.97/mo + VAT (4 tenancies) to £84.97/mo + VAT (25) at standing annual rates; Starter promo £7.99 + VAT	Accounting-led landlords	Self-serve with a 2-week trial; MTD quarterly updates and tax return on every plan; Xero on Enterprise.
Alphaletz	Always Free for 3 units; Pro £11/mo, Pro Plus £24/mo, billed annually, excluding taxes	Portfolio landlords and small agents	Enterprise up to 200 units on request.
Hammock	£8/mo + VAT (1–3 properties) to £31.50/mo + VAT (21+, to confirm)	Landlords who mainly want bookkeeping and MTD	Not a full management suite — its site doesn't mention a tenant portal or maintenance. 30-day trial.
Fixflo	Price on request plus a £75/mo software fee, excluding VAT; minimum 50 properties	Letting businesses needing a dedicated repairs system	Repairs and maintenance only — usually used alongside another platform. Setup and integration fees may apply.

Where RentFig fits — honestly

Good fit if you want

A self-serve start — free for 2 tenancies, no demo or minimum unit count
Published prices with nothing to add
Tenancy setup, e-signatures, compliance reminders, rent chasing, maintenance and accounts in one app
HMRC-recognised MTD quarterly updates on paid plans

Look elsewhere if you need

A mature letting-agency platform — RentFig's client accounts for agents are in early access
Native tenant, contractor and owner mobile apps
Two-way Xero integration
The MTD end-of-year tax return

Frequently asked questions

How much does Arthur Online cost?: Arthur's pricing page shows Standard from £82.50 a month (55 units at £1.50 each), Professional from £96 (60 units) and Enterprise from £126 (70 units), billed annually. It doesn't state whether VAT is included, and some integrations cost extra.
Is Arthur Online good for small landlords?: It can be used by landlords, but its entry plan is priced for 55 units and there's no free trial, so landlords with a few properties often find self-serve tools such as RentFig, Landlord Vision or Alphaletz better value.
Does Arthur Online do Making Tax Digital?: Arthur isn't on GOV.UK's MTD for Income Tax software finder. Its own blog describes handling MTD through its Xero integration. RentFig and Landlord Vision are both on the finder.
Is there a free alternative to Arthur Online?: Yes: RentFig is free for up to 2 tenancies and Alphaletz has an Always Free plan for 3 units.

Sources

Prices change — check each provider's site before you buy. RentFig is our own product; we've tried to be fair to everyone listed.

Arthur Online alternatives for landlords (2026)