Buildium Alternatives 2026: 9 Options Compared on Cost at 25, 50 and 100 Units
Updated: 3 days ago
Updated October 2026. All prices are vendors' published list prices checked in October 2026, before taxes and transaction fees. Where a vendor only publishes a "starting at" or "as low as" price, we show that and don't estimate.
Short answer: The best Buildium alternative depends on your portfolio size and how much accounting depth you need. At 25–100 units, Hoozzee (Growth €69/month for 11–25 units, Pro €110/month for up to 100 units, excl. VAT) and RentRedi ($12/month billed annually, unlimited units) are the lowest published subscription prices on this list. Per-unit platforms such as DoorLoop ($2.50/unit, $199 minimum) and Propertyware ($1/unit, $250 minimum plus an implementation fee) cost more at these sizes but offer broader professional management features. Buildium itself starts at $62 (Essential), $192 (Growth) or $400 (Premium) per month, plus fees.
Buildium Pricing Recap (October 2026)
According to Buildium's pricing page:
Essential: starting at $62/month. Incoming EFT $2.35 per transaction; $99 setup per business bank account.
Growth: starting at $192/month. Incoming EFT $1.35; 10 free bank accounts.
Premium: starting at $400/month. Incoming EFT free for the first 12 months, then $0.60.
Screening: $17 per screening (landlord-paid) or $35 applicant-paid on the standard option.
Growth and Premium customers must use Buildium's paid onboarding service.
"Starting at" means the final price depends on your portfolio, so ask Buildium for a quote at your unit count before you compare.
Cost Comparison at 25, 50 and 100 Units
Monthly subscription at list price. Per-unit prices are multiplied out, and monthly minimums are applied.
Software | 25 units | 50 units | 100 units | Notes (source) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Buildium | from $62 / $192 / $400 | quote | quote | Essential / Growth / Premium "starting at" prices (pricing) |
Hoozzee Growth / Pro | €69 (Growth) | €110 (Pro) | €110 (Pro) | Growth up to 25 units, Pro up to 100 units (+€1.50 per extra unit, max €1,110/mo); Free plan up to 5 units and Starter €45 up to 10; excl. VAT (pricing) |
DoorLoop One | $199 | $199 | $250 | $2.50/unit, $199 minimum; $1.50/unit above 100 (pricing) |
DoorLoop Connect | $299 | $299 | $400 | $4/unit, $299 minimum |
Propertyware Basic | $250 | $250 | $250 | $1/unit, $250 minimum, plus implementation fee of 2× the monthly price; billed in 50-unit increments (pricing) |
AppFolio Core | $1.49/unit* | $1.49/unit* | $1.49/unit* | Vendor terms apply; ask for your quote pricing) |
Rentvine | quote | quote | quote | "As low as $1.50 per unit," pricing on request (pricing) |
RentRedi | $12 | $12 | $12 | Unlimited units; $12/mo billed annually, $29.95 month-to-month (pricing) |
TurboTenant | $0 | $0 | $0 | Free plan; paid tiers listed at $12.42 and $16.48/mo (pricing) |
Avail | $0 | $0 | $0 | Free Unlimited plan; Unlimited Plus is a paid upgrade (pricing) |
TenantCloud | see vendor | see vendor | see vendor | We couldn't verify current prices (pricing) |
Subscription is only part of total cost. Add payment processing, screening, e-signature, onboarding or implementation fees, and the staff time each tool saves or costs.
The 9 Alternatives
1. Hoozzee: plans from free to 1,000 units
Hoozzee covers rent collection, tenant and lease management, maintenance, online applications with unlimited eSignatures, and double-entry accounting. Plans: a Free plan (up to 5 units, €0, no card), Starter €45/month (up to 10 units), Growth €69/month (11–25 units), Pro €110/month (up to 100 units, plus €1.50 per extra unit, capped at €1,110/month) and Enterprise €1,110/month (up to 1,000 units). Prices exclude VAT; yearly billing = 11× monthly; paid plans start with a 90-day free trial (card required only when you pick a paid plan). Up to 100 units, the price doesn't rise with every unit you add. See our detailed Hoozzee vs Buildium comparison.
2. DoorLoop: per-unit pricing with AI tiers
DoorLoop offers three plans (One, Connect, Multiply) on the same platform. Its pricing page lists an AI Assistant on One, an AI Receptionist Agent on Connect, and maintenance and lease-renewal agents on Multiply. Minimums of $199, $299 and $399 apply.
3. AppFolio: built for professional managers
AppFolio publishes per-unit prices for Core ($1.49) and Plus ($3.20), with Max priced on request. Terms apply, so get a quote for your portfolio size.
4. Propertyware: customizable, for single-family portfolios
Propertyware's Basic, Plus and Premium plans are $1, $1.50 and $2 per unit with $250, $350 and $450 minimums, plus an implementation fee of twice the monthly subscription.
5. Rentvine: per-unit, quote-based
Rentvine prices per active unit ("as low as $1.50") and quotes by portfolio, with a one-time setup fee for onboarding.
6. RentRedi: one flat plan
Unlimited properties and tenants on a single plan. Screening is paid by the tenant.
7. TurboTenant: free for do-it-yourself landlords
A free plan for listing, screening and rent collection, with low-cost paid tiers.
8. Avail: free plan with an upgrade
Free Unlimited plan; tenants pay $2.50 per bank transfer unless the landlord is on Unlimited Plus.
9. TenantCloud: check current pricing
TenantCloud has paid plans for small landlords and managers. We couldn't verify current prices, so check the vendor's page.
What to Compare Beyond the Subscription
A fair total-cost comparison includes more than the monthly plan. For each shortlisted tool, write down:
Payment fees: what you or your tenants pay per ACH and card payment. Buildium lists $2.35 per incoming EFT on Essential, DoorLoop $1.50 on One (free on Connect and Multiply), and Avail $2.50 per bank transfer on its free plan.
Bank account fees: Buildium charges $99 per business bank account on Essential, which adds up if you keep a separate account per owner or per property.
Screening and e-signature: who pays, and how much per report or document.
Onboarding and implementation: one-time fees and how long migration takes.
Support: whether phone support is included on your plan or only on higher tiers.
Contract terms: monthly versus annual billing, and minimums that apply as you shrink or grow.
Multiply the per-transaction fees by your real monthly volume. For a 50-unit portfolio paying rent by ACH, a $1–$2 difference per payment can matter as much as the subscription itself.
How to Choose
Need full accounting with predictable cost? Compare Hoozzee Growth or Pro against Buildium Essential or Growth at your unit count.
Growing fast and want AI agents? Look at DoorLoop Connect or Multiply.
Managing for third-party owners at scale? Get quotes from AppFolio, Propertyware and Rentvine.
Very small and cost-sensitive? TurboTenant, Avail, RentRedi or Hoozzee's free plan.
More comparisons: DoorLoop vs Buildium vs TenantCloud vs Hoozzee and the property management software pricing guide.
Try a Buildium Alternative Free
Start on Hoozzee's Free plan (up to 5 units) and move to Starter (€45/mo), Growth (€69/mo) or Pro (€110/mo) when you need more; paid plans start with a 90-day free trial. See plans.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cheapest Buildium alternative?
Among the published prices above, TurboTenant and Avail have free plans and RentRedi costs $12/month billed annually. Hoozzee has a Free plan (up to 5 units) and paid plans from €45/month (excl. VAT), each with a 90-day free trial.
How much does Buildium cost per month in 2026?
Buildium lists Essential from $62, Growth from $192 and Premium from $400 per month, plus fees for payments, bank account setup and some services.
Is DoorLoop cheaper than Buildium?
It depends on unit count and plan. DoorLoop One costs $199/month up to about 80 units, while Buildium's entry price is lower but rises with your portfolio and plan. Get quotes for your size.
Do Buildium alternatives charge setup fees?
Some do. Propertyware charges an implementation fee of twice the monthly subscription, Rentvine has a one-time setup fee, and Buildium requires paid onboarding on Growth and Premium.
Can I migrate from Buildium?
Yes. Export your tenant, lease and ledger data before you cancel, and ask the new vendor what migration help is included.
Sources: vendor pricing pages linked above, accessed October 2026. Updated October 2026.
