Flat Fee vs Percentage: The Math Is Clear
Legacy property management software charges a percentage of your monthly rent roll — forever. Plinth charges a flat monthly fee. All prices in ZAR, VAT included. Comparison uses Plinth's actual published pricing.
Pricing model comparison
| Feature | Legacy (percentage-based) | Plinth (flat fee) |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | 2%+ of monthly rent roll, forever | Flat monthly fee |
| Cost scales with rent? | Yes — increases as you raise rent | No — fixed regardless of rent |
| Gateway fees | Often extra | Included in subscription |
| VAT | Varies by provider | 15% included |
| Cancel anytime? | Varies by contract | Yes, end of cycle |
| Custody of funds | May hold tenant funds | Zero custody — tenant to landlord directly |
Real savings example
Based on legacy software charging 2% of monthly rent roll vs Plinth Growth at R899/month. Example: 100 units at R10,000 average rent = R1,000,000/month rent roll.
Legacy (2% of rent roll)
R20,000/month
2% × R1,000,000 rent roll
Plinth Growth (flat fee)
R899/month
Flat fee, up to 40 properties
Monthly savings
R19,101/month
95.5% reduction
What Plinth includes at R899/month (Growth tier)
Rent collection (Ozow, SnapScan, PayFast)
Auto receipts and payment reminders
Digital inspections
Deposit management & interest (RHA)
SA lease templates (paid add-on)
Tenant credit checks (paid add-on)
Levy & utility tracking
SARS-ready export (NOI calculator, Section 13)
Priority support