No — NestDash is a paid subscription with tiered plans from a single-property Starter plan up to an unlimited-branch Premium plan. See the Pricing page for current rates and a free demo.

Does NestDash support GST invoicing?

Yes — GST-inclusive or GST-exclusive pricing is configurable per plan, with an automatic base + GST + total breakup on every invoice.

Can NestDash handle multiple branches or a hostel chain?

Yes — the data model is natively multi-branch; the Premium plan supports unlimited branches, buildings, rooms, and beds.

Is there a mobile app?

Yes — native Android and iOS apps for Client Admin, Staff, and Tenant roles, including a public room-browsing section for prospective tenants.

What to Look for in PG Management Software (2026 Checklist)

A practical, vendor-neutral checklist — eight things that actually separate useful PG/hostel software from a glorified spreadsheet.

Automated rent collection

Can it collect rent automatically, not just record it?

Manual rent tracking software just logs what you type in. Look for UPI AutoPay or NACH e-mandate support, so rent actually gets debited on the due date instead of you following up every month.

How NestDash handles this: UPI AutoPay + NACH e-mandate via Razorpay and Cashfree.

GST-ready billing

Does it handle GST correctly for your invoices?

If you're GST-registered, your billing software needs to show a proper base + GST + total breakup, not a single flat number your accountant has to re-derive by hand.

How NestDash handles this: GST-inclusive or GST-exclusive pricing per plan, with an automatic breakup shown on every invoice.

KYC & police verification tracking

Can it track tenant KYC and police verification status, not just store documents?

Uploading an Aadhaar photo isn't verification. Look for a real status pipeline (pending → submitted → verified) plus police C-Form tracking where required by local regulation.

How NestDash handles this: Full KYC pipeline with Aadhaar/PAN/passport and police C-Form status tracking, Aadhaar numbers stored encrypted.

WhatsApp notifications

Does it reach tenants where they actually check messages?

Email open rates in this segment are low. WhatsApp is how most PG/hostel businesses in India already communicate with tenants — your software should use the same channel, not add a new app tenants have to check.

How NestDash handles this: Built-in WhatsApp notifications (via WATI/Interakt/AiSensy/Twilio) for dues, notices, and updates.

A real mobile app, not just a mobile website

Can your staff and tenants actually use it on a phone, offline-tolerant?

A responsive website is not the same as a native app with offline queueing for visitor logs, task updates, and attendance marking in low-connectivity areas.

How NestDash handles this: Native Android + iOS apps for Client Admin, Staff, and Tenant roles, with offline queue + sync.

Multi-branch support that actually scales

Does it stay usable past one property?

Some tools are built for a single PG and bolt on "multi-property" later as a workaround. Check whether branch-level reporting, staff permissions, and billing genuinely separate cleanly per property.

How NestDash handles this: Native multi-branch data model — unlimited branches/buildings/rooms/beds on the top plan, used by both individual chains and institutional (college/university) hostels.

Live vacancy visibility

Does the software help you actually fill vacant beds, or only manage the ones already filled?

Billing and tenant management alone don't solve occupancy. A public, live vacancy listing that prospective tenants can actually find and enquire on is a genuinely different capability.

How NestDash handles this: Live, public Available Rooms listings with direct owner enquiry — real inventory, not a lead-gen form disconnected from your actual vacancy data.

Transparent pricing

Is the pricing page honest about what's included at each tier?

Watch for "contact sales" pricing on every plan, or feature lists that are vague about resource limits (branches, beds, staff accounts). A dynamic, published comparison table is a good sign.

How NestDash handles this: Public pricing page with a live plan-comparison table and GST-inclusive breakup shown upfront, no hidden "contact sales" gate on standard plans.

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