Tillable launched in 2017 as an online farmland rental marketplace and raised $8.25M to build out their platform. They serve real landowners and have processed real farmland deals — that's undisputed. But their model includes a managed service layer and fee structure that not every landowner needs or wants.
AcreShare is built differently. We're a pure peer-to-peer marketplace. Landowners post their own listings with their own rates. Operators find them directly. No land manager in the middle. No advisory fee. No management contract. The 8% platform fee is charged to the farmer — you keep your full asking rate.
If you're a landowner who wants direct relationships with the farmers working your ground — and you want to keep every dollar of rent — AcreShare is the better fit.
| Feature | AcreShare | Tillable |
|---|---|---|
| Listing fee for landowners | ✓ Free | Free (marketplace listing) |
| Platform / transaction fee | 10% paid by farmer — $0 to landowner | 2% of gross rent paid by farmer |
| Landowner keeps 100% of listed rate | ✓ Yes | ~ Depends on service tier |
| Peer-to-peer direct deals | ✓ Always | ~ Marketplace + managed options |
| No land manager / broker layer | ✓ Never | ~ Optional managed service |
| Digital lease agreements | ✓ Built in | ✓ Built in |
| ACH / direct rent payments | ✓ Stripe-powered | ✓ Available |
| Crop history & FSA data | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| Operator ratings & reviews | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Mobile app (iOS + Android) | ~ Coming soon | ✓ Available |
| Data privacy focus | ✓ You own your data | Review their data policy |
Why Choose AcreShare
- ✓ Zero fees for landowners — always
- ✓ Direct P2P relationship with your farmer
- ✓ You control your listing, your rate, your terms
- ✓ No management contract lock-in
- ✓ Growing Midwest marketplace
- ✓ Ideal for hands-on or semi-absentee landowners
When Tillable Might Fit
- → You want full-service land management
- → You're a passive/hands-off absentee owner
- → You want someone else to handle all communication
- → You're comfortable with a managed-service model
- → Your land is outside AcreShare's current coverage
This isn't a takedown. Tillable has built real infrastructure and helped real landowners lease real farmland. Their rent benchmarking tools are useful, and their managed service makes sense for passive landowners who want a property manager more than a marketplace.
The problem for most landowners is the tradeoff: managed service means less control and a fee structure that — depending on service tier — can reduce your net rent. If you already know what your land is worth and you just need a platform to connect you with vetted operators, you're paying for services you don't need.
AcreShare gives you the marketplace without the management layer. Post your parcel, set your rate, review applicants, and sign a digital lease — all without paying a cent to list.
Is AcreShare free for landowners?
Yes. Listing your farmland on AcreShare is completely free for landowners. AcreShare charges an 8% platform fee to the renting farmer — not to you. You set your rate and keep 100% of it. There are no setup fees, no annual fees, and no management contracts.
What does Tillable charge?
According to Tillable's publicly stated fee structure, they charge farmers 2% of the gross rent when a lease is signed through their platform. Tillable also offers a paid land management service for landowners who want a full-service manager — that service carries additional fees. Always verify directly at tillable.com for current pricing.
What is the difference between AcreShare and Tillable?
AcreShare is a peer-to-peer marketplace — landowners post directly and operators reach out directly, with no broker or management layer in between. Tillable operates as both a marketplace and a managed-service platform. If you want direct deals and zero listing fees, AcreShare is the cleaner fit. If you want a land manager to handle everything, Tillable's managed service may be worth the cost.