Yardi

yardi.com
Property Management
Weekend Project

Enterprise property management and real estate software

How to Replace Yardi

Overview

Yardi is a comprehensive cloud-based software platform designed for property management, real estate, and housing authorities. It streamlines operations across residential, commercial, and affordable housing portfolios with integrated financial management, lease administration, and maintenance tracking.

Features

41 features across 21 categories

Administration(1)

Document Management

Centralized storage and retrieval of property documents, leases, and communications.

Also in: Notion, Airtable, Smartsheet

Analytics(5)

Custom ReportingPremium

Custom report builder with ad-hoc query capabilities for specific business needs.

Portal AnalyticsPremium

Insights into tenant portal usage and engagement metrics.

Predictive AnalyticsAIPremium

AI-powered analytics for predicting tenant turnover, maintenance needs, and revenue optimization.

Reporting and Analytics

Customizable reports and dashboards for property performance, financials, and occupancy metrics.

Vacancy AnalysisAIPremium

AI-powered analysis of vacancy trends, market rates, and unit performance metrics.

Also in: Hugging Face, Notion, Smartsheet

Billing(1)

Utility Billing

Automated utility billing and tracking for individual units with consumption monitoring.

Also in: Insightly, Airtable, Obsidian

Collections(1)

Late Rent AlertsAI

Automated alerts and notifications for late rent payments with collection workflow management.

Communication(1)

Tenant Communication

Multi-channel communication platform for resident notifications and announcements.

Also in: Jobber, Jira, Insightly

Compliance(2)

Compliance ManagementPremium

Fair housing compliance tracking and regulatory requirement management for various jurisdictions.

Insurance ManagementPremium

Property insurance tracking, renewal reminders, and claim management integration.

Also in: Insider CDP, Airtable, 1Password

Core(1)

Property Management

Centralized management of residential, commercial, and mixed-use properties with lease tracking and occupancy management.

Customization(1)

White-Label PortalPremium

Customizable branded tenant and owner portals with company logos and colors.

Also in: monday.com, Obsidian, Smartsheet

Finance(6)

Budget PlanningAIPremium

Multi-year budget forecasting and variance analysis for properties and portfolios.

Financial Management

Integrated accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting with multi-property consolidation capabilities.

Lease Accounting (ASC 842)Premium

Automated lease accounting compliance with ASC 842 and IFRS 16 standards.

Rent Collection

Automated rent collection with ACH, credit card, and mobile payment processing.

Revenue ManagementAIPremium

Dynamic pricing and yield management tools for optimizing rental rates.

Security Deposits Tracking

Automated security deposit accounting and reconciliation with interest calculations.

Globalization(1)

Multi-Currency SupportPremium

Support for multiple currencies and international property management operations.

Integration(1)

API AccessPremium

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

Leasing(2)

Applicant Tracking

End-to-end leasing workflow from application to lease execution with approval routing.

Resident ScreeningPremium

Background checks, credit reports, and applicant screening integrated into the leasing process.

Marketing(1)

Marketing AutomationAIPremium

Automated marketing campaigns and lead management for property vacancies.

Mobile(1)

Mobile App

Mobile application for property managers to access property data, approve requests, and communicate on the go.

Operations(6)

Energy ManagementAIPremium

Utility consumption monitoring and energy efficiency tracking for sustainability reporting.

Inventory Management

Tracking of unit inventory, amenities, and asset management across properties.

Maintenance Management

Work order tracking, vendor management, and preventive maintenance scheduling.

Photo Documentation

Unit condition photography with timestamping for move-in and move-out inspections.

Task Management

Workflow automation and task assignment for property management teams.

Vendor Management

Vendor database, procurement management, and invoice processing automation.

Safety(1)

Emergency ReportingPremium

Incident and emergency reporting system with notification capabilities for property staff.

Security(1)

Two-Factor Authentication

Enhanced security with two-factor authentication for user account access.

Services(1)

Data Migration ServicesPremium

Professional services for migrating legacy system data into Yardi platform.

Specialized(2)

Affordable Housing ManagementPremium

Specialized module for managing affordable housing portfolios with subsidy tracking and compliance.

Grant ManagementPremium

Specialized module for managing rental assistance programs and government grants.

Tenant Management(4)

Community BoardPremium

Online community portal for residents to connect, share information, and view property announcements.

Lease Administration

Digital lease management with automated renewal tracking and document storage.

Lease Expiration Tracking

Automated tracking of upcoming lease expirations and renewal management workflows.

Tenant Portal

Self-service portal for tenants to pay rent, submit maintenance requests, and view lease documents.

Pricing

Essential

$500/mo
  • Core property management
  • tenant portal
  • rent collection
  • basic reporting

Professional

Popular
$1200/mo
  • All Essential + maintenance management
  • vendor management
  • advanced reporting
  • screening

Enterprise

$2500/mo
  • All Professional + API access
  • custom reporting
  • advanced analytics
  • white-label portal

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying Yardi

Monthly$500/mo
Yearly$6k/yr
5-Year Total$30k

Build It Yourself

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

Total Cost Comparison

1 YearSave $5.8k
SaaS
$6k
DIY
$240
3 YearsSave $17.3k
SaaS
$18k
DIY
$720
5 YearsSave $28.8k
SaaS
$30k
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 41 features at very easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Yardi alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 41 features.

Buy Yardi

Monthly cost$5,000/mo
3-year total$180,000
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

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

Building could save ~$143,040 over 3 years.

Estimates based on 41 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

25 known integrations