Best PG management software in India: a practical buyer’s guide.
No hype and no fake rankings — just the features that genuinely matter for a paying-guest owner, and how to judge every option (Homly included) against them. Read it in five minutes, then choose with confidence.
Eight things that separate PG-ready software from a generic property app.
Built for India and for PGs
PGs run on realities generic property tools ignore — per-tenant electricity, food/mess, bed-level occupancy and UPI payments. Software built for whole-flat landlords abroad rarely fits.
WhatsApp-native, no tenant app
Your tenants already live on WhatsApp. The right tool reminds them there and lets them view dues over a web link — nothing to download, so adoption is instant.
Handles how rent really arrives
Most PG rent comes as a UPI or bank screenshot. Good software should read that screenshot and record the payment for you, not make you re-type it into a sheet.
Per-tenant electricity billing
Splitting the meter fairly is a monthly headache. Look for meter-reading entry that calculates each tenant’s share and adds an itemised line to their dues.
Food & mess management
If you serve meals, billing and daily menus belong inside the same tool — with meal RSVP and skipped-meal deductions — not in a second app or register.
Receipts, ledger and reports
You need clean receipts and a per-tenant ledger for trust and taxes. Gap-free numbering and exportable reports separate real software from a glorified spreadsheet.
A genuine free plan
A single-property owner shouldn’t have to pay to try. A real free tier (not a 14-day countdown) lets you run your first property before spending a rupee.
Your data stays yours
Check you can export every tenant, payment and property record whenever you want. Lock-in is the quiet cost of the wrong choice.
We built Homly to pass this checklist.
Homly is PG, hostel and rental management software made for India. Everything below is live today — not a roadmap. Start on the free plan and see for yourself.
Built specifically for Indian PGs, hostels and rentals
WhatsApp reminders + web portal — tenants install nothing
AI reads UPI/bank payment screenshots; you approve in one tap
Per-tenant electricity from meter readings, itemised on dues
Food module: menus, meal RSVP, per-meal or flat billing
Gap-free receipts, full tenant ledger and exportable reports
First property free forever — no credit card
Export all your data any time — it’s yours
Homly pricing at a glance
Free for your first property. Paid plans include a free trial and can be cancelled anytime.
₹0
1 property · 5 rooms · 5 tenants · unlimited WhatsApp · 3 reports/mo
₹49/mo
1 property · 10 rooms · 10 tenants · 14-day free trial
₹249/mo
3 properties · 50 rooms · 3 team members · 20 reports/mo
₹549/mo
10 properties · 200 rooms · 10 team members · API access
What about other PG tools?
Homly isn’t the only option — India has several PG and hostel tools, including RentOk, Crib and TrackMyPG. We won’t rate them with numbers we can’t verify, and their features and pricing change over time. The fair way to decide is to run each candidate through the eight criteria above, confirm current pricing on their own site, and — since Homly’s first property is free — simply try Homly alongside them and keep whatever your tenants and your books respond to best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best PG management software in India?
The best PG management software is the one that fits how PGs actually run in India — WhatsApp-first tenant communication, per-tenant electricity billing, food/mess management, UPI payment handling, clean receipts and a real free plan. Homly is built around exactly these needs, with your first property free forever. There are other India-built tools too, so evaluate any option against the eight criteria on this page.
Is there free PG management software?
Yes. Homly offers a genuinely free plan — 1 property, up to 5 rooms and 5 tenants, unlimited WhatsApp reminders and 3 reports a month — with no credit card required. It is a free tier you can run indefinitely, not a time-limited trial. Paid plans start at ₹49/month when you outgrow it.
What features should PG management software have?
At minimum: automated WhatsApp rent reminders, per-tenant rent and dues tracking, per-tenant electricity/meter billing, receipts with a tenant ledger, and maintenance request tracking. For PGs that serve meals, a food/mess module with menus and meal RSVP matters too. Crucially, tenants should not have to install an app — WhatsApp and a web link are enough.
How much does PG management software cost in India?
It varies by tool. Homly starts free for your first property, then ₹49/month (Starter), ₹249/month (Professional, up to 3 properties) and ₹549/month (Enterprise, up to 10 properties with API access). Always compare the current pricing on each tool’s own website, since plans change.
Do PG tenants need to download an app?
With Homly, no. Tenants get WhatsApp reminders automatically and view dues, receipts and raise maintenance requests through a simple web link. Some tools require a tenant app, which hurts adoption — it’s worth checking before you commit.
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Your first property is free forever. Set it up in minutes and judge Homly against every criterion on this page.