Free PG Management Software: What Is Really Free?

Everyone wants free software, and for a small PG that is fair. But "free" can mean a trial, a limited plan or a free tool, and they are not the same. Here is an honest picture, including what PG ZONE gives away and what it does not.

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What is free at PG ZONE

A 2-month free trial with no credit card needed, so you can run a real month of rent through it before deciding.
Free setup and onboarding. Our team helps you import your tenants and create your rooms.
Free tools for every PG owner, with no sign-up: the PG rent receipt generator, the PG rental agreement generator and the PG business profit calculator.
A free demo on WhatsApp, if you want to see it before you start the trial.

What is not free

PG ZONE is not a permanently free plan. After the trial it is a paid subscription (₹499 per property per month, or ₹2,999 per property per year) or a one-time ₹7,999 purchase if you choose the self-hosted version. Full details are on our pricing page. We would rather say this plainly than let you find out later. If you are not happy after you pay, there is a 30-day money-back guarantee.

How to judge any "free" PG software

Whichever product you try, ask these questions before you load your tenants into it.

Question	Why it matters
Is there a limit on beds, tenants or buildings?	A free plan that stops at 20 beds will stop you when you grow
Can you export your data?	If you cannot leave with your records, you are locked in
Are reminders and receipts included?	Those are the features that save time
Who answers when you are stuck?	Free often means no support
How does the company earn money?	Ads, data or a later paywall all change how safe your tenant data is

If you truly cannot pay anything yet

A spreadsheet is free and fine for a handful of beds. Keep one row per tenant, one column per month and highlight unpaid cells. When you outgrow it, read PG management software vs Excel to see when moving makes sense.

What to test during a free trial

A trial is only useful if you test the things that matter. Over two months, try these:

Import your real tenant list, not sample data.
Let one full rent cycle run, from reminder to receipt.
Record a part payment and a cash payment.
Add a month of real expenses and read the profit and loss report.
Ask the support team a question and see how quickly you get an answer.
Export your data to be sure you can leave if you need to.

If all six work for you, you have your answer. If not, you lost nothing.

Frequently asked questions

Is PG ZONE free?

It has a 2-month free trial with no credit card needed, plus free tools. After the trial it is a paid subscription (499 rupees per property per month or 2,999 per property per year), or a one-time 7,999 rupee purchase for the self-hosted version.

Which parts of PG ZONE are free forever?

The rent receipt generator, rental agreement generator and profit calculator are free to use without signing up.

What happens to my data after the trial?

If you continue, it stays in your account. If you stop, you can export your records first.

Is there a money-back guarantee?

Yes, a 30-day money-back guarantee.

Can I just use Excel?

For a handful of beds, yes. Once you have reminders to send and more than one building, software saves time.

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SMS rent reminders, digital receipts, dues reports and expense tracking in one place. No credit card needed, and our team sets it up for you free.

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