The self-guided tour market is booming in 2026. Whether you manage apartments, single-family homes, or student housing, these tools make it easier than ever for renters to explore properties on their own schedule—no agents, no waiting, just instant access.
Self-guided tours are the future of leasing
Prospects want to explore on their schedule, without gatekeeping calendars or downloading yet another app. Property managers want fewer no-shows, more qualified leads, and clean analytics. Self-guided touring checks all three boxes—and when it’s done right, it quietly boosts conversion, reduces staff load, and shortens time-to-lease.
In this article you will find the top Self-Guided tour apps you've got to try this year.
The Top Self-Guided Tour Apps (2026)
1) MySmartTour (Top choice)
Drumroll please… no surprises here — MySmartTour snags first place. We’d pretend to act shocked, but c’mon, when your setup process is faster than reheating leftovers, it’s hard not to. Here's why MySmartTour is our number one pick and will be yours as well.
Automated setup with a guided flow
Up in <15 minutes (seriously)
Real-time property map (clear “you-are-here” context)
No beacons (less hardware, fewer headaches)
No app to download (100% web-based, works on any device)
Smart access + identity checks, smart follow-ups, sharable tour links, notes, and much more
2) Rently
A long-time player serving single-family and multifamily, Rently automates the self-tour workflow—scheduling, confirmations, post-tour feedback, and screening. They highlight that a big chunk of tours happen outside standard hours—one of the key reasons teams adopt self-guided in the first place.
3) Tour24
Tour24 is a well-known, award-winning app for apartment operators. It offers an app-driven, museum-style tour experience with audio/visual guidance and integrations with common multifamily stacks. Recent press underscores their traction in the space.
4) SmartRent
SmartRent’s SGT solution lets prospects tour without onsite staff and—importantly—doesn’t require a prospect to download an app, which removes friction at the door. It also pairs well with SmartRent’s broader smart-home ecosystem.
5) Pynwheel Self-Tour
Pynwheel leans into interactive maps, animated wayfinding, and touchscreen kiosk vibes. If you love rich, visual tour flows with selectable stops and embedded site maps, it’s worth a look.
6) Tenant Turner
Tenant Turner is a strong fit for teams that like lockbox-based self-access and tight screening controls. Single-use codes, 24/7 response, and call-center coverage are part of the pitch.
7) ButterflyMX
ButterflyMX focuses on secure access control and integrates with touring workflows and AI assistants. If you already use ButterflyMX for intercom/access, adding self-guided can be straightforward.
Feature Comparison
Platform | No App Needed for Prospect? | Mapping/Wayfinding | Access Control Options | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
MySmartTour | Yes | Real-time map | Smart access, no beacons | <15-min setup, web-based |
Rently | App available | Standard | Broad options (incl. smart devices) | Strong automation & after-hours adoption. |
Tour24 | App-based | Guided, A/V | Integrations with tech stacks | Setup requires writing word docs and sending to team |
SmartRent SGT | Yes | Standard | Deep SmartRent ecosystem | No app required for prospects. |
Pynwheel | App-style experience | Animated wayfinding | Various | Kiosks + interactive site maps. |
Tenant Turner | Web scheduling + lockbox | Basic | Lockboxes/smart codes | Strong screening + call center. |
ButterflyMX | Web + access layer | Basic | Access control + AI integrations | Great if you already run ButterflyMX. |
Here's why you should choose MySmartTour in 2026
Zero-friction for prospects - No app wall. No “download + sign-up + verify” hurdle. Prospects tap a link and go. That’s fewer drop-offs and more tours started.
<15-minute setup - Create a tour, drop in stops, share the link, done. Perfect for teams that don’t want a six-week implementation just to let people walk around.
Real-time map that actually helps - Our live map gives prospects instant spatial context: where they are, where to go, and how to flow through amenities without getting lost.
No beacons. No scavenger hunts - Less hardware to buy, ship, install, and maintain. Your ops team will thank you (with fewer tickets).
Web-based from end to end - If you can open a browser, you can tour. Also plays nice with your existing forms, chat, and CRM workflows.
Built for busy leasing teams - Automated confirmations, lightweight ID checks, scheduled access windows, smart follow-ups, and shareable tour recaps. All the “boring-but-critical” stuff is handled.
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