Honest comparison · 2026
Kaspen vs MagicDoor
MagicDoor is a new AI-native PMS you switch to. Kaspen works inside the PMS you already run, so there's no migration and no retraining your team.
The short answer
- Ready to leave your PMS anyway: MagicDoor is an option.
- Want to keep your PMS and add an AI property manager: Kaspen.
- Kaspen pricing is public: $5 per door, month to month.
Side by side
| Capability | Kaspen | MagicDoor |
|---|---|---|
| Works inside your current PMS | ✓AppFolio, Buildium and more | ✕Replaces your PMS (migration offered) |
| Maintenance, intake to closed ticket | ✓Triage to owner approval to close | Work order management |
| Leasing, lead to booked tour | ✓ | Applications and e-sign |
| Rent collection and renewals | ✓ | ✓Rent reminders |
| 24/7 calls and texts | ✓ | AI answers tenant messages |
| Uses your own vendors | ✓Texts your preferred vendors | Not advertised |
| Published pricing | ✓$5 per door per month | ✓$20/mo up to 10 leases, then $2.50 per unit |
| Free trial, month to month | ✓3-week trial, free setup, month to month | Not advertised |
Why operators choose Kaspen over MagicDoor
- No migration
Kaspen is added to your current PMS as a user.
- No retraining
Your team keeps the tools they know.
- Runs the work
Maintenance, leasing, renewals and rent follow-up.
When MagicDoor is the better fit
If you're a smaller landlord ready to leave your current PMS anyway, MagicDoor's low per-unit price is compelling.
Pricing side by side
Kaspen
$5 per door per month · Free setup · 3-week trial · Month to month
MagicDoor
$20/month for up to 10 leases, then $2.50 per unit per month. This replaces your PMS.
Switching takes a week
- 01Add Kaspen as a user
In your PMS, like a new hire.
- 02We set it up free
With your vendors and rules.
- 03Run both side by side
On the doors you pick, for 3 weeks.
Add Kaspen as a user
We set it up free
Run both side by sideQuestions operators ask
Do I need to change my PMS to use Kaspen?
No. Kaspen works inside AppFolio, Buildium and more as a user.
Does Kaspen use my vendors?
Yes. Kaspen texts your preferred vendors in the order you set.
How long does switching take?
About a week. Add Kaspen as a user in your PMS, we set it up free with your vendors and rules, then run both side by side on the doors you pick.
What does Kaspen cost?
$5 per door per month. Free setup, done for you. 3-week free trial. Month to month.
Other comparisons
Based on MagicDoor's public website (magicdoor.com), checked October 2026. Spot something out of date? Email partners@kaspen.ai.