Score Comparison
Pricing & Features
Making Your Decision
When to Choose Buildium
Small to mid-size residential property managers (50-1,000 units) who want straightforward, all-in-one software that prioritizes ease of use
Buildium is one of the most accessible full-featured property management platforms, offering clean accounting and solid portals at a reasonable entry price. It is ideal for managers who need to get operational fast without heavy training, though the weak mobile app and growing costs at scale are real drawbacks.
Strengths
- Comprehensive feature set with tenant screening, maintenance tracking, online leasing, and 1099 e-filing built in
- Clean accounting with professional owner reports — fast onboarding without an accounting degree
- Strong tenant and owner portals with excellent self-service capabilities
- Ideal sweet spot for 50-1,000 unit residential portfolios
Limitations
- Mobile app is notably weak — many desktop features are missing or difficult to use on mobile
- Limited customization and third-party integrations can create data silos
- Per-unit pricing escalates quickly as your portfolio grows, with frequent price increases reported
When to Choose Baselane
Real estate investors who primarily need banking, bookkeeping, and financial management integrated with rent collection
Baselane occupies a unique niche as a banking-first platform for landlords. If your biggest pain point is financial management, account separation, and tax prep, Baselane is unmatched. But it is not a standalone PM solution — you will likely need to pair it with another tool for screening, listings, and maintenance.
Strengths
- Only PM tool with integrated banking — FDIC-insured accounts, debit cards, and up to 2.63% APY on deposits
- Property-level sub-accounts for clean financial separation of security deposits and operating funds
- AI-powered transaction tagging and receipt matching with automated Schedule E tax reports
- Free Core plan includes unlimited checking/savings accounts, rent collection, and expense tracking
Limitations
- Not a full PM platform — no tenant screening, maintenance tracking, or listing syndication
- No native mobile app as of early 2026 — browser-only access
- Learning curve for the banking and financial features; some difficulty reaching support
