Security Deposit Alternatives · September 2026 · row 3 of 14

Obligo AI Visibility: Is Obligo Recommended by ChatGPT, Perplexity & Gemini?

Obligo was named in 87% of runs across 1 engine that answered, rank 3 of 14 in deposit alternatives.

Shortlist rank
#3
of 14 vendors
Mention rate
87%
share of runs that named them
Engine spread
1/1
engines that named them
Position
2.1
avg first-mention position
Consistency
–
agreement across runs
Movement
–
vs prior edition

By engine

Obligo, mention rate by engine, September 2026.
EngineMention rateStatus
ChatGPT 87% ran

Prompts that named Obligo

  • sda-alt-01What are the alternatives to Rhino for a security deposit alternative at apartment communities?
  • sda-alt-02We're on LeaseLock and want to compare before we renew. Which other deposit alternative or lease insurance providers should a multifamily operator look at?
  • sda-alt-04Is there an alternative to Jetty's deposit product for a property manager who wants a surety bond instead of a cash deposit?
  • sda-alt-05We use TheGuarantors for lease guarantees and are wondering whether to use them for deposit replacement too. What else is out there for deposit alternatives?
  • sda-best-01What's the best security deposit alternative for a multifamily operator with about 2,500 units who wants to lease up faster?
  • sda-best-02I manage 250 single-family rentals. Which companies let a resident skip the cash deposit and still keep the owner covered for damage and unpaid rent?
  • sda-best-03Which security deposit alternative providers are property management companies actually using right now? Give me a shortlist.
  • sda-best-04We run 80 units in a few small apartment buildings on Buildium. Which deposit alternative programs work for a portfolio our size?
  • sda-best-05I'm a property manager thinking about replacing cash deposits with a surety bond or deposit insurance. Who are the main providers and how do they differ?
  • sda-best-06Which deposit alternative providers do property managers recommend when the owner cares most about how claims get paid at move-out?
  • sda-best-07We manage 1,200 units of student housing on Entrata and most applicants can't put down a full deposit. Which security deposit alternatives should we look at?
  • sda-int-01Which security deposit alternative providers integrate with AppFolio so the option shows up in the application flow?
  • sda-int-02Which deposit alternative or deposit insurance programs integrate with Yardi Voyager for a multifamily portfolio?
  • sda-prob-01Applicants keep walking because they can't come up with first month's rent plus a full deposit. Which companies let property managers lower move-in cash without giving up damage protection?
  • sda-prob-02Our owners ask what stops a resident from trashing the unit or skipping the last month when there's no cash deposit at stake. Which deposit alternative programs have a claims process a property manager can stand behind?
  • sda-prob-04Our state just capped security deposits and tightened the refund rules. Which deposit alternative providers help a property manager stay compliant and still protect the owner?
  • sda-seg-01I manage 700 scattered single-family rentals. Which security deposit alternative is built for SFR property managers rather than big apartment communities?
  • sda-seg-02We operate 10,000 apartment units and want leasing agents to offer a deposit alternative at application. Which providers do institutional operators use?
  • sda-seg-03I self-manage 30 units across a few small buildings. Is a security deposit alternative worth it at my size, and which providers work with small landlords?
  • sda-seg-04Which security deposit alternatives work for student housing where most leases have a parent guarantor and every unit turns over in August?

Sources the mentions ride on

Domains cited in the runs where Obligo was named, most-cited first.

  • 28 · support.sayrhino.com
  • 17 · qira.com
  • 17 · obligo.com
  • 16 · theguarantors.com
  • 13 · help.myobligo.com

Top category sources where Obligo does not appear

The most-cited domains in deposit alternatives that were not present in any run naming Obligo. This is the gap the Sprint works on.

  • 18 · leaselock.com (vendor site)
  • 14 · jetty.com (vendor site)
  • 7 · rentmanager.com (directory)
  • 7 · sayrhino.com (other)
  • 6 · entrata.com (other)

Full deposit alternatives source map.

Named beside Obligo

Movement

#1 #14 2026-09
Obligo, shortlist rank by edition. 2026-09: rank 3 (87% mention rate). Download PNG.

On the record

From the shared vendor database. Every fact carries its source and the date it was checked.

Description · source · verified 2026-09-05
Deposit-free leasing built on a payment method on file (bill authorization, not insurance): renters choose no deposit, reduced deposit or installments, with electronic move-out refunds; used in over 1 million homes.
Integrations · source · verified 2026-09-05
yardi, realpage, entrata, appfolio, buildium, rent-manager

Badge eligibility

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