Buildium

buildium.com
Property Management
Weekend Project

Complete property management software for landlords and property managers

How to Replace Buildium

Overview

Buildium is a cloud-based property management platform designed for landlords, property managers, and real estate professionals to streamline operations. It offers tenant screening, lease management, maintenance coordination, accounting, and financial reporting tools.

Features

39 features across 18 categories

Accounting(8)

Accounting & Bookkeeping

Automated accounting with general ledger, income statements, and balance sheets.

Budget TrackingPremium

Set property budgets and compare actual spending against projected amounts.

Deposit Tracking

Manage security deposits with separate accounting and itemized deduction tracking.

Financial Reporting

Generate customizable financial reports including P&L, cash flow, and property profitability.

Multi-Currency SupportPremium

Handle international properties with multi-currency accounting and reporting.

Recurring Transaction Rules

Automate recurring expenses and income entries with customizable schedules.

Tax Document Generation

Automatically generate 1098-T and other tax forms for property owners and investors.

Utility BillingPremium

Track and bill utilities to tenants with separate metering records.

Also in: Jobber, Melio, Lemonway

Analytics(1)

Property AnalysisPremium

Analyze property performance with ROI calculations and profitability metrics.

Also in: Hugging Face, Notion, Smartsheet

Community Management(1)

HOA ManagementPremium

Manage homeowners association fees, member communications, and community expenses.

Customization(1)

White Label OptionPremium

Rebrand Buildium with your company logo and colors for client-facing portals.

Also in: monday.com, Obsidian, Smartsheet

Documentation(3)

Document Management

Centralized storage for leases, inspections, insurance documents, and other property files.

Insurance Tracking

Manage property insurance policies with renewal reminders and coverage documentation.

Move-in/Move-out Reports

Generate detailed condition reports at lease start and end with photo evidence.

Inspections(1)

Unit Inspection

Digital unit inspections with photo documentation and condition reporting.

Integration(1)

API AccessPremium

RESTful API for custom integrations and third-party application development.

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Lease Administration(4)

Automated Rent Increase NoticesPremium

Generate and send lease renewal notices with automatic rent increase calculations.

Lease Compliance AlertsPremium

Receive alerts for upcoming lease expirations and compliance deadlines.

Lease Management

Create, store, and manage digital leases with automated renewal notifications.

Pet Management

Track pet policies, breed restrictions, and pet fees per unit.

Leasing(2)

Tenant Screening PortalPremium

Online application portal for prospective tenants to submit rental applications.

Vacancy Management

Track vacant units and automate marketing campaigns for lease-up.

Maintenance Management(3)

Maintenance Request Portal

Tenants can submit maintenance requests online with photo uploads and real-time status tracking.

Vendor Management

Maintain vendor database with contact information, pricing, and performance ratings.

Work Order Management

Create and assign work orders to vendors with cost tracking and completion documentation.

Marketing(1)

Email Campaign ToolsPremium

Create and send targeted email campaigns to tenants and prospects.

Mobile(1)

Mobile App

iOS and Android app for managing properties on-the-go with offline functionality.

Payments(3)

Automated Late Fees

Automatically calculate and apply late fees to overdue rent payments based on lease terms.

Bulk Payments

Pay multiple vendors simultaneously and generate batch payment reports.

Online Rent Collection

Accept rent payments online via ACH, credit card, or bank transfers with automated reminders.

Reporting(3)

Custom ReportsPremium

Create custom reports with configurable data fields and export formats.

Owner Portal

Dashboard for property owners to view financial data, maintenance activity, and property performance metrics.

Rent Roll Reports

Generate detailed rent roll summaries with vacancy rates and lease maturity data.

Security(1)

Access Control IntegrationPremium

Integrate with smart locks and access systems for keyless entry management.

Tenant Communication(2)

Tenant Communication Center

Send automated messages and reminders to tenants via SMS, email, or portal.

Tenant Portal

Secure online portal for tenants to view lease details, pay rent, and submit maintenance requests.

Tenant Management(2)

Resident Directory

Searchable database of tenant contact information and unit assignments.

Tenant ScreeningPremium

Automated tenant background checks including credit, criminal, and eviction history reports.

Pricing

Essential

$99/mo
  • Core property management for up to 5 properties

Advanced

Popular
$199/mo
  • All features for 15 properties

Premier

$399/mo
  • Complete suite for 100+ properties

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying Buildium

Monthly$99/mo
Yearly$1.2k/yr
5-Year Total$5.9k

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~3 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyVery Easy

Total Cost Comparison

1 YearSave $948
SaaS
$1.2k
DIY
$240
3 YearsSave $2.8k
SaaS
$3.6k
DIY
$720
5 YearsSave $4.7k
SaaS
$5.9k
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 39 features at very easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Buildium alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 39 features.

Buy Buildium

Better Value
Monthly cost$990/mo
3-year total$35,640
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$24,000
Maintenance$360/mo
3-year total$36,960
Dev time~2 months

Buying Buildium saves ~$1,320 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 39 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

29 known integrations