Buildium
Small to mid-size residential property managers (50-1,000 units) who want straightforward, all-in-one software that prioritizes ease of use
TenantCloud
Solo landlords and small-portfolio owners who want the lowest possible monthly cost with a modern, all-in-one platform
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 TenantCloud
Solo landlords and small-portfolio owners who want the lowest possible monthly cost with a modern, all-in-one platform
TenantCloud is the budget entry point for property management software, offering a surprisingly complete feature set at $15/month. The trade-off is lease-count caps and lack of team seats on lower tiers, which means growing landlords will hit upgrade thresholds quickly.
Strengths
- Lowest entry price for a full-featured property management platform at $15/month
- Unlimited properties and units on all plans — only lease count varies by tier
- Comprehensive feature set including screening, rent collection, maintenance, and listing syndication
- QuickBooks Online sync and bank reconciliation available on Pro tier
Limitations
- Lease limits per tier (Starter: 10, Growth: 30, Pro: 60) force upgrades as you grow
- No team member seats on the Starter plan — solo landlords only on the cheapest tier
- Tight storage limits on lower tiers (1 GB on Starter) can be restrictive
