Benchmark · March 2026
How Propcalc compares
UK's strategy-first deal calculator: BRR, R2R, HMO, SA and more, with show-your-working underwriting and a built-in refurb budget builder.
Where Propcalc leads
- Strategy-specific underwriting (BRR capital + hold, R2R operator economics)
- Show your working on every registered calculator
- UK refurb line-item budget builder (BRR, flip, BTL)
- 27 calculators on one free public hub
Pair with these for comps
We are weaker on live market comps and portal extensions than data platforms. Use PropertyData or PaTMa for area research; use Propcalc to decide if the deal stacks after all costs.
PDF deal pack emails after you calculate (watermarked free version).
Tools at a glance
PropertyData
Market data and research
Best for: Area comps, yields, valuations
PaTMa Deal Finder
Deal plans + portfolio CRM
Best for: BTL/HMO/flip with local data + PDF
Budgerty
Multi-scenario modelling
Best for: 10+ strategies (paid saves)
My Property Organiser
Free multi-strategy tabs
Best for: Quick BTL, HMO, BRRR, R2R
PropertyEngine
Sourcing + calculators
Best for: BRR + long equity projection
The Property Calculator
BTL/BRR web calc
Best for: Bridging + refinance + voids
Excel / templates
Custom models
Best for: Full control, lender packs
Propcalc.uk
Strategy-first underwriting
Best for: BRR/R2R depth, show working, refurb builder
Feature matrix
| Capability | PropertyData | PaTMa | Budgerty | MPO | PropEngine | TPC | Excel | Propcalc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core purpose | Data / intel | Deal + manage | Deal modelling | Free tabs | Source + calc | BTL/BRR | DIY | Underwriting suite |
| BTL cashflow | Partial | Strong | Strong | Strong | Strong | Strong | Strong | Strong |
| BRR / BRRR | Partial | Strong | Strong | Strong | Strong | Strong | Strong | Strong+ |
| R2R margin | Weak | Partial | Strong | Strong | Partial | Weak | Varies | Strong+ |
| HMO economics | Weak | Strong | Strong | Strong | Strong | Weak | Varies | Strong |
| SA / STL | Weak | Partial | Strong | Strong | Strong | Weak | Varies | Strong |
| Flip | Weak | Strong | Strong | Partial | Strong | Partial | Strong | Strong |
| Commercial / dev | Partial | Weak | Partial | Weak | Partial | Weak | Varies | Strong |
| Strategy Finder | Weak | Weak | Partial | Weak | Weak | Weak | N/A | Strong+ |
| Show your working | Weak | Weak | Weak | Weak | Weak | Weak | DIY | Strong+ |
| Refurb line-item budget | Weak | Partial | Partial | Weak | Weak | Weak | DIY | Strong+ |
| Sensitivity / stress | Weak | Partial | Strong* | Partial | Partial | Partial | DIY | Strong |
| SDLT / mortgage tools | Strong | Partial | Partial | Partial | Partial | Strong | DIY | Strong |
| NPV / IRR / DSCR | Weak | Weak | Partial | Weak | Weak | Weak | DIY | Strong |
| Free public access | Trial | Trial | Freemium | Strong | Freemium | Strong | Buy once | Strong+ |
| Market comps / area data | Strong+ | Strong+ | Weak | Weak | Strong+ | Weak | Manual | Weak |
| PDF deal pack | Strong | Strong | Strong* | Weak | Partial | Weak | DIY | Partial |
| Portfolio / CRM | Weak | Strong+ | Weak | Strong | Strong | Weak | Weak | Strong |
Scroll horizontally on mobile. Strong+ = Propcalc primary strength.
Propcalc scorecard
UK strategy breadth
8 deal types + financial tools
BRR underwriting
Capital + hold, stress, refurb builder
R2R underwriting
Rooms, setup, void, operator rules
Formula transparency
Show working on all strategies
Free access
No paywall on calculate
Market comps data
Pair with PropertyData or PaTMa
PDF deal pack
Email PDF + snagging list PDF
Multi-year projections
5-year hold on BTL and BRR; NPV/IRR tool separate
Utility calculator suite
Void, skip, CGT, affordability, yield, mini refurb, snagging
Per-tool notes
- Strengths
- Sold prices, rents, yields, plot map, valuations, SDLT and yield tools, PDF research exports.
- Gap vs Propcalc
- Calculators are mostly top-line yield/ROI. No dedicated R2R operator model or show-your-working on every output.
- They win when
- What is this postcode worth or letting for?
- Propcalc wins when
- Does this BRR or R2R deal stack after all costs?
- Strengths
- Deal Finder plans, refurb toggles, voids, agent fees, planning/crime data, PDF export, offer CRM.
- Gap vs Propcalc
- R2R/BRR are plan types in a broader product; less formula transparency and dual-phase BRR hold on one public page.
- They win when
- Find, plan, track, and manage with UK data baked in.
- Propcalc wins when
- Deep strategy engines and free instant underwriting without portfolio software.
- Strengths
- 10+ strategies, sensitivity, saved reports on paid tiers.
- Gap vs Propcalc
- Free tier is simpler; show working and UK refurb catalogue are not core advertised features.
- They win when
- Saved scenarios and long-horizon comparison for paying users.
- Propcalc wins when
- Free depth on BRR/R2R/HMO plus formula narrative on every calculator.
- Strengths
- Free tabs for BTL, HMO, BRRR, STL, R2R; 5-year return projection.
- Gap vs Propcalc
- Less line-item refurb builder, per-output working steps, and 27-tool calculator suite on one hub.
- They win when
- Fast all-in-one free tabbed analyser tied to their portfolio app.
- Propcalc wins when
- R2R/BRR operator-grade fields and audit-style show working.
- Strengths
- BRR with bridging, SDLT, refinance, 30-year equity projection, sourcing integration.
- Gap vs Propcalc
- Bundled with sourcing subscription; R2R and show-your-working less prominent publicly.
- They win when
- BRR plus automated deal sourcing in one paid platform.
- Propcalc wins when
- Multi-strategy public suite and hold-phase stress without sourcing lock-in.
- Strengths
- BRR with bridging, refinance LTV, void weeks, mgmt/maintenance %, mortgage stress.
- Gap vs Propcalc
- Narrower strategy set; no R2R, Strategy Finder, or refurb catalogue.
- They win when
- Simple BRR/BTL on one page.
- Propcalc wins when
- Breadth plus transparency layer.
- Strengths
- Full control, lender-specific tabs, tax scenarios, your version history.
- Gap vs Propcalc
- Error-prone, no shared API, no instant public access, maintenance burden.
- They win when
- Bespoke lender packs and tax structuring.
- Propcalc wins when
- Validated server-side engines, consistent assumptions, show working for teaching.
Indicative comparison only; not financial advice. Full internal doc: docs/PROPCALC_COMPETITOR_BENCHMARK.md.