Comparing Pangoni vs Rentsawa pits an established platform against a promising newcomer at a similar price point. Both are Kenyan, M-Pesa-native, and offer a free tier. The differences are breadth (marketplace, integrations, agency features) and maturity.
Note: Rentsawa is a new 2026 entrant with limited public track record; the details below are from its own website (verified 2 July 2026). It is not affiliated with Kodisawa despite the similar name.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Pangoni | Rentsawa |
|---|---|---|
| Track record | Established platform (since 2022) | New 2026 entrant |
| M-Pesa rent collection | Yes, with automatic reconciliation | Yes — Paybill/Till (Daraja), auto-matched with SMS receipts |
| SMS reminders | Yes | Yes |
| Tenant portal | Yes | Yes |
| Deposit management | Yes | Yes, with audit logs |
| Integrated property marketplace | Yes — pangoni.com | Not indicated |
| Accounting integrations | QuickBooks, Zoho, Tally | Not indicated |
| Free plan | Up to 3 units | Up to 5 units |
Rentsawa details last verified 2 July 2026 from rentsawa.com. Features and pricing change — confirm current details with the vendor before deciding.
Pricing
Pangoni publishes its pricing: a free Landlord plan for up to 3 units, Landlord Pro at KSh 1,500/month (up to 30 units), Landlord Elite at KSh 3,500/month (up to 100 units), and a one-off Lifetime licence at KSh 45,000. Agencies have dedicated plans from KSh 4,500/month. Every paid plan includes a 45-day free trial (prices exclusive of 16% VAT).
Rentsawa lists a Free plan (up to 5 units, 1 property), Pro at KSh 1,500/month (up to 50 units), and Enterprise at KSh 5,000/month (unlimited units). Its free tier is slightly larger than Pangoni’s (5 vs 3 units) and Pro matches on price; Pangoni’s edge is the marketplace, accounting integrations, dedicated agency tiers, and a longer track record.
Who should choose which
Choose Rentsawa if you want a simple free tier for up to 5 units and core M-Pesa collection, and are comfortable with a very new platform.
Choose Pangoni if you want an integrated marketplace, accounting integrations, agency features, and a proven platform as you grow.
Verdict
Rentsawa is an appealing, low-cost newcomer — its free tier and Pro pricing are competitive. Pangoni offers more breadth (marketplace, integrations, agency tiers) and a longer track record. If you are just starting with a few units, try both free; if you expect to scale or need a marketplace, Pangoni has more room to grow.
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Frequently asked questions
Rentsawa offers a free plan for up to 5 units (1 property), then Pro at KSh 1,500/month. Pangoni’s free plan covers up to 3 units, with Pro also at KSh 1,500/month.
Despite the similar "-sawa" naming, there is no public evidence the two are affiliated. Both are new 2026 Kenyan entrants.
An integrated property marketplace (pangoni.com), accounting integrations (QuickBooks, Zoho, Tally), dedicated agency plans, and a longer operating track record.