Rentslam alternative: Huurbel compared
Huurbel is a free alternative to Rentslam. Both services search several websites for rental homes and alert you when something new matches. The biggest difference: Rentslam is a paid subscription (from €16.65 a month) and checks more websites; Huurbel is free and sends alerts by email or Telegram.
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Try the free alternativeHuurbel and Rentslam side by side
| Huurbel | Rentslam | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | €29.95 for 1 month; from €16.65 a month on 3 months (€49.95) |
| Alerts | Email (instant or daily) and Telegram | App and email |
| Sources | 262 rental websites and agents, growing | 1,500+ rental websites, by their own account |
| Automatic replies | No – you reply yourself at the source | On some of the sources |
| Search profiles | 1 profile, with several cities | Up to 4 search profiles |
| Money-back guarantee | Not needed (free) | 14 days |
When to choose Huurbel
- You don't want to pay to hear about new rental homes.
- You want alerts on Telegram, with a photo and a direct link to the listing.
- You're searching in the bigger cities, where the main rental sites and agents are already covered.
- You don't want to see the same home three times because it's on three sites.
When is Rentslam the better choice?
Do you want as many sources as possible at once, including small local agents outside the big cities, or do you want replies sent for you automatically on some sites? Then a paid service like Rentslam offers more. You can also use both side by side.
Switch in three steps
- 1Sign in to Huurbel with Google.
- 2Copy over your search: cities, budget, size and must-haves.
- 3Choose email or Telegram for your alerts. You'll immediately see the homes from the past two weeks.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good free alternative to Rentslam?
Huurbel is a free rental alert. It checks 262 Dutch rental websites and letting agents and alerts you by email or Telegram to every new home that matches your search profile.
How much does Rentslam cost?
According to rentslam.com (November 2026), Rentslam costs €29.95 for one month, €44.95 for two months and €49.95 for three months (€16.65 a month). There's a 14-day money-back guarantee.
Is Huurbel really free?
Yes. You pay nothing for your search profile, the list of homes or the alerts. Huurbel is not a letting agent and charges no agency fees; you reply directly to the landlord or agent.
Can I use Huurbel and Rentslam at the same time?
Yes. They work independently. Many home seekers combine a free alert with a paid service to miss as little as possible.
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