Why does Tend require an account?

We know accounts create friction. Here is an honest explanation of why we require one.

Your data needs to be saved somewhere

Tasks, bills, maintenance logs, and documents need to be stored in a way that persists across sessions and devices. Storing everything locally on one device would mean losing your data if you switch phones or clear your browser. An account lets us keep your home data safe and accessible wherever you sign in.

Your data should be private

Home data — leases, costs, maintenance history — is personal. An account means your data is stored with access controls in place: only you can see it, and other users cannot access it. Without authentication, there is no way to show you just your own home.

Sharing and collaboration require identity

If you want to share your home data with a partner, roommate, or household member, both people need accounts so Tend knows who has permission to see what.

We keep it as lightweight as possible

Sign up with an email address. No phone number required. No personal profile to fill out. We ask for the minimum needed to make the product work.

What we don't do with your account

We don't send marketing emails unless you opt in
We don't sell your email or any data to third parties
We don't require a phone number or payment info to create an account
We don't lock you in — you can delete your account and all your data at any time

Create free account

Email only. No credit card required.