Buildium
Small to mid-size residential property managers (50-1,000 units) who want straightforward, all-in-one software that prioritizes ease of use
Propertyware
Established single-family property management companies with 250+ units that need deep reporting and customization
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 Propertyware
Established single-family property management companies with 250+ units that need deep reporting and customization
Propertyware dominates the single-family rental management niche with powerful reporting and customization. However, reliability issues, a steep learning curve, and high minimums make it a poor fit for small landlords or those expecting a plug-and-play experience.
Strengths
- Purpose-built for single-family property management — the industry leader in this niche
- Best-in-class reporting module with highly customizable reports and custom fields
- Open API and flexible workflows for tailoring the platform to specific operations
- Transparent, publicly listed pricing with clear tier breakdowns
Limitations
- Steep learning curve with persistent bugs and slow resolution times reported by users
- $250/month minimum plus implementation fees make it expensive for smaller portfolios
- Performance issues and system crashes frustrate daily users
