A practical comparison of published pricing, day-to-day workflows, portals, accounting, payments, and add-ons.
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Editorial disclosure: Rentals369 publishes this comparison. "First choice" describes our recommended fit for focused rental operations; it is not presented as an independent rating or universal result.
Starts at $19.99 per month and includes browser-based tenant access, repair tracking, vendor assignment, and a restricted vendor workspace. Starter portfolio, storage, and retained-record limits matter; several expanded workflows use paid connections or remain unconfirmed in reviewed public pages.
Starts at $62 per month and publishes resident and owner portals, accounting, maintenance, listings, payments, screening, e-signatures, and native apps across a tiered plan structure. Usage charges and Growth/Premium gates affect final cost and support access.
Published prices can exclude taxes, transaction charges, add-ons, onboarding, and promotional conditions. Re-verify the final cost for your portfolio.
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| Category | Rentals369 | Buildium |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Included$19.99/month Minimum Package. The first two retained tenant records are included, then graduated record pricing applies. [R1] | Plan-dependentEssential starts at $62/month, Growth at $192, and Premium at $400. Recheck billing and checkout terms. [B1] |
| Limits | Usage-dependentThe starter configuration supports up to 3 properties and 2 units, includes 1GB pooled storage, and uses retained tenant records for graduated pricing. [R1] | Not confirmed in reviewed public sourcesA universal published unit allowance was not confirmed on the reviewed pricing page. [B1] |
| Trial or guarantee | Plan-dependentEligible new monthly and annual subscriptions include a 7-day money-back guarantee; offer terms shown at checkout control. Source | IncludedA 14-day trial is published with no credit card required. [B1] |
| Tenant access | IncludedBrowser-based tenant access supports tenant workflows. [R2] | IncludedResident Center access is published across plans. [B1] [B5] |
| Owner access | IncludedAn owner portal gives owners read-only reporting for assigned properties with monthly summaries and CSV export. [R2] | IncludedAn owner portal is published across plans. [B1] [B6] |
| Vendors and maintenance | IncludedTenant repair intake, vendor assignment, and a restricted vendor workspace are included. [R2] | IncludedMaintenance requests, work orders, and vendor assignment are published across plans; a dedicated vendor self-service portal was not confirmed. [B1] [B3] |
| Accounting | IncludedLocal scoped rent and property reports are included rather than a full general ledger or tax suite. [R2] | IncludedProperty accounting is published across all three plans. [B1] [B2] |
| Online payments and fees | Not confirmed in reviewed public sourcesLocal rent charges, payment records, and receipts are documented; generally available online ACH/card collection is not confirmed. [R2] | Usage-dependentOnline payments are published, with transaction pricing and included allowances varying by plan and payment type. [B1] |
| Listings | Not confirmed in reviewed public sourcesListing syndication is not confirmed on the reviewed pages. [R2] | IncludedRental listing syndication is published across plans, subject to partner rules. [B1] [B4] |
| Screening | Not confirmed in reviewed public sourcesReviewed public pages do not document tenant screening as an included or optional workflow. Source | Usage-dependentApplicant-paid screening is published at $17 for basic screening or $35 for premium screening. [B1] |
| E-signatures | Not confirmed in reviewed public sourcesReviewed public pages do not document leases or e-signatures as an included or optional workflow. Source | Plan-dependentPublished pricing is $5 per document on Essential, $1 on Growth, and included on Premium. [B1] |
| QuickBooks and integrations | Paid add-onAn optional one-way QuickBooks Online export starts at $30/month per QBO company; Email Sync is another optional connection. [R1] [R2] | Not confirmed in reviewed public sourcesAn off-the-shelf QuickBooks Online synchronization was not confirmed on the reviewed public pages. [B1] [B2] |
| Native apps | Not confirmed in reviewed public sourcesReviewed public pages describe browser workspaces rather than dedicated iOS or Android apps. [R2] | IncludedNative manager and resident apps are published. [B5] |
| Support | Not confirmed in reviewed public sourcesPublic channel and service-hour commitments should be confirmed for the selected package. [R1] | Plan-dependentTicket support is published for all plans; Growth and Premium add phone support Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Eastern. [B1] |
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We reviewed official US product, pricing, and support pages available on July 28, 2026. "Not confirmed in reviewed public sources" means we did not find a current public claim; it does not prove a capability is unavailable. Included features can still carry transaction fees, eligibility rules, usage limits, or plan conditions.
Rentals369 publishes this comparison and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Buildium. Rentals369's first-choice position is fit-based editorial guidance, not an independent rating. Buildium and related marks belong to their respective owners. Verify current pricing, limits, and contract terms directly with each provider.