Description
The Rent vs Buy Calculator is a modern, interactive plugin that helps users analyze the financial implications of renting a home compared to buying one. It features a customizable UI, lead capture functionality, PDF reporting, and dynamic charts for clear data visualization.
Use the shortcode [rent_vs_buy_calculator] to display the calculator on any post or page.
Features:
- Compare renting vs buying costs over time
- Generate personalized PDF reports with charts
- Optional lead capture (name, email, phone)
- Email report directly to users
- Customize button colors and text
- Admin settings page for easy configuration
- Clean, responsive interface using Chart.js and jsPDF
License
This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later. See license.txt for details.
Screenshots
Calculator form input view 
Results summary with cost comparison 
Interactive charts: equity, cost breakdown, breakeven 
Admin settings for customization 
Installation
- Upload the plugin folder to the
/wp-content/plugins/directory or install via the WordPress Plugins menu. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
- Use the
[rent_vs_buy_calculator]shortcode to display the calculator. - Visit Settings > Rent vs Buy to customize lead capture, PDF settings, and UI options.
FAQ
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Can I capture user data?
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Yes! Enable lead capture from the plugin’s settings page and optionally require a phone number.
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Can users email themselves the report?
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Yes. After calculation, users can send a PDF copy of the analysis directly to their inbox.
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Does this plugin store user data?
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User information (name, email, phone) is stored in WordPress only if lead capture is enabled.
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Is this plugin compatible with any theme?
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Yes. The calculator is styled to fit most themes and uses responsive design principles.
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Contributors & Developers
“Rent vs Buy Calculator” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
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Changelog
2.0
- Major UI update with new chart modes (cumulative vs annual)
- Added admin settings page
- Added lead capture and PDF customization
- Users can email themselves PDF reports
- Improved responsive layout
1.0
- Initial release with core rent vs buy calculator functionality