Latch vs August.
Strengths delivered.
August is a modern UK property management platform with cross-platform access, Open Banking integration, AI-powered insights, and compliance tracking. Latch focuses on end-to-end lettings automation, e-signatures, and workflow orchestration. Here’s how they compare.
Latch vs August: The full picture
August has established itself as a capable property management platform for UK landlords, offering a clean, modern experience across iOS, Android, and web. Its core strengths are financial management — Open Banking integration via Plaid, HMRC-aligned expense categories, and a suite of 17 reports including rent rolls, P&L summaries, and occupancy tracking. August also offers a free tier for landlords with up to two tenancies, making it accessible for those just getting started.
On compliance, August provides structured tracking for gas safety, EPC, EICR, deposit protection, Right to Rent, and HMO licensing. EPCs are auto-pulled from government records, and AI-powered document scanning can extract expiry dates from uploaded certificates. The platform’s “Landlord Score” gives a portfolio-wide compliance overview at a glance. August also offers a free tenant app where tenants can report maintenance issues and view shared documents.
Where the two platforms differ most is in the lettings workflow and automation depth. Latch provides a full lettings pipeline — listing creation, viewing bookings, tenant pre-screening, referencing integration, and e-signatures via DocuSign — that August does not currently offer. Latch’s AI assistant Matt can chase late rent with intelligent escalation, draft tenant messages, and answer portfolio questions conversationally. August Intelligence focuses on portfolio insights, property data analysis, and document scanning rather than task automation.
August’s tiered pricing — Free for up to 2 tenancies, Growth at £8.99/month for 5, Portfolio at £14.99/month for 20, and Portfolio+ at £29.99/month for unlimited — is competitive and transparent. Latch’s Pro plan at £20/month includes unlimited properties plus e-signatures, workflow automation, and the full AI agent. For landlords who need strong financial tracking and compliance in a straightforward package, August is a solid choice. For those who want end-to-end automation from listing through to lease renewal, Latch offers more breadth.
Feature Comparison
See how Latch and August compare across the features that matter most to UK landlords.
Based on publicly available information as of February 2026
Who is it best for?
Latch is best for...
- Landlords who need a full lettings pipeline — listings, viewings, referencing, and e-signatures
- Portfolio landlords who want an AI agent to chase rent, draft messages, and schedule tasks
- Landlords who need workflow automation connecting the full property lifecycle
- Landlords who want in-app tenant messaging and broadcast communication
- Landlords preparing for MTD who want HMRC-recognised direct submission
August is best for...
- Landlords who want strong financial tracking with Open Banking and 17 built-in reports
- Landlords who want AI-powered document scanning and compliance automation
- Smaller portfolios looking for a free tier or affordable tiered pricing
- Landlords who want a dedicated free tenant app for maintenance reporting
- Landlords who prioritise compliance tracking with automated EPC lookups and Landlord Score
Why landlords choose Latch
End-to-end lettings workflow
Latch handles the full lettings pipeline — listing creation, viewing bookings, tenant pre-screening, referencing, and e-signatures. August focuses on property management and financials after a tenancy is in place.
Learn more →James Wilson
£1,200/mo
Sarah Parker
£950/mo
Ryan Hughes
£1,100/mo
AI agent that takes action on your behalf
Both platforms offer AI features, but they work differently. Latch’s AI assistant Matt chases late rent with intelligent escalation, drafts tenant messages, and schedules tasks. August Intelligence provides portfolio insights and document scanning.
Learn more →Matt
AI Assistant
Renters’ Rights Act compliance built in
Both platforms track core compliance certificates. Latch adds Renters’ Rights Act compliance tracking and connects you with local contractors for renewals — going beyond certificate monitoring into actionable compliance management.
Learn more →Gas Safety Certificate
Energy Performance Certificate
Electrical Installation
E-signatures and digital tenancy agreements
Latch integrates with DocuSign for e-signatures and offers digital tenancy agreement templates for England, Wales, and Scotland. August provides document storage and AI scanning but does not include e-signature functionality.
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+£1,200 Bank Transfer
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-£85 Card Payment
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Full lifecycle workflow automation
From listing a property through to signing a tenancy agreement, collecting rent, and renewing compliance certificates — Latch connects and automates the full lifecycle. August covers property management and financials but not the lettings journey.
Learn more →Late Payment Detected
Day 1: Email Reminder
Day 3: SMS Sent
Day 7: Formal Notice
Everything your portfolio needs
From finding tenants to filing your tax return, Latch handles every step — so you can focus on growing your portfolio.
Common questions
Yes. August offers a full web application at web.augustapp.com alongside native iOS and Android apps. You can manage your portfolio from any device. Latch also provides a full web platform with responsive mobile access.
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