Feature by feature
| Feature | BiggerPockets calculators | RentalCalcs |
|---|---|---|
| Unlimited free property analysisBiggerPockets: 5 free reports, then Pro | ||
| Long-term rental cash flow analysis | ||
| BRRRR analysis | ||
| Fix and flip calculatorRentalCalcs models rehab within BRRRR, not standalone flips | ||
| Sensitivity (what-if) analysis | ||
| Buy vs rent calculator | ||
| House hack calculator | ||
| Section 8 rent data (FMR/SAFMR by ZIP) | ||
| Built-in market research (3,100+ counties) | ||
| Education, forums, and communityThe reason to buy BiggerPockets Pro | ||
| Price for unlimited analyses$39/month vs free property analysis |
Pricing
BiggerPockets calculators pricing
Five free calculator reports, then Pro membership at $39/month or $390/year.
Free members get 5 calculator reports. After that, full calculator access requires Pro.
RentalCalcs pricing
Unlimited free property analysis. Pro workflows are $29/month or $290/year.
First analysis includes everything: sensitivity analysis, 30-year projections, PDF export. A basic free tier continues after that.
Strengths and gaps
Where BiggerPockets calculators wins
- The largest real estate investing community and forum on the internet
- Deep education library: books, podcasts, bootcamps, webinars
- Covers rental, BRRRR, flip, and wholesale calculators in one membership
- Pro membership includes rent estimates, lease forms, and lender matching beyond the calculators
What BiggerPockets calculators does not do
- Calculator results are effectively paywalled: 5 free reports, then $39/month
- Analysis depth is intro-level: no sensitivity tables, limited financing structures, light tax modeling
- No built-in market research map or county-level data tied to the calculators
- No buy vs rent, house hack qualification, or Section 8 analysis
- $39/month is expensive if the calculators are all you need
Which should you use?
Pick BiggerPockets calculators if: You are early in your investing journey and will actually use the forums, education, and networking. The calculators come along with a membership you wanted anyway.
Pick RentalCalcs if: You just need serious analysis. RentalCalcs runs deeper (sensitivity, 9 loan types, tax and refinance modeling) and property analysis is free with no report limit.