# Buildium Pricing: A Comprehensive Guide | Capterra > Check out the Buildium pricing guide to understand the cost of different pricing plans, features, and insights on how to choose the right plan. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/47428/Buildium-Property-Management-Software/pricing --- Buildium Pricing Guide 2025 Last updated on June 11, 2025 Written by [Preksha Buttan](https://www.capterra.com/resources/author/pbuttan/) Writer Edited by [Parul Sharma](https://www.capterra.com/resources/author/parul-sharma/) Editor Pricing for Buildium [4.5 (2205)](#reviews) User rating:[ 4.5 ](#reviews) Based on (2,205) reviews ## Overview of Buildium pricing [Buildium](https://www.capterra.com/p/47428/Buildium-Property-Management-Software/) is a top-rated property management software featured in our [2025 Capterra Shortlist for real estate property management software](https://www.capterra.com/real-estate-property-management-software/shortlist/). Real estate and property managers can use the cloud-based platform to simplify their day-to-day operations with multiple features, including a free property management website, built-in accounting, and online payments, among others. This property management solution has three pricing plans: Essential, Growth, and Premium. While all the plans feature several basic functionalities, such as accounting, online portals, and resident and board member communications, each pricing plan offers distinct and advanced features, so you can choose a suitable option based on your business’s property management needs. Essential $62.00 Usage Based,Per Month * * * It Includes - Accounting - Maintenance - Tasks - Violations - Resident & Board Member Communications - Online Portals Growth $192.00 Usage Based,Per Month * * * It Includes - Online Portals - Free Marketing Website - Property Inspections - Customized Reports - Batched Reports - Reporting Automation Premium $400.00 Usage Based,Per Month * * * It Includes - Custom Fields - Standard Reports - Open API Custom Contact vendor The latest pricing information is available on Buildium’s website. ## Cost breakdown Buildium’s pricing structure allows businesses to choose plans based on their budget and property management needs. Plans range from $58 per month for the Essential plan, $183 per month for Growth and $375 per month for Premium  (when billed monthly). Here’s a detailed cost breakdown for Buildium’s options: ### Starting price When you sign up for Buildium, you get a free trial of the Essential plan that provides all the essential features included in the paid plans for up to 14 days. You can then choose from the three paid plans as per your needs. Buildium’s plans start with Essential, which costs $58 per month on a monthly plan, or $627 per year on an annual plan. This plan may best suit your business if it manages fewer than 150 units.  The Growth plan follows, with a $183 monthly or $1,977 annual charge. It offers more advanced features than the Essential plan, including support and performance insights. When your business starts to grow, this plan can help you manage your growing portfolio.  Lastly, the Premium plan costs $375 per month on the monthly plan or $4,050 per year on the annual plan. It features cashback opportunities, advanced insights, and Open API to offer additional benefits to the user.  ### Billing options You can pay for the subscription on a monthly or annual plan. According to the information on Buildium’s website, the annual plans let you save up to 10 percent on the cost of each tier.  If you’re just starting out or have a limited budget, you can choose the monthly plans because they give you flexibility. In contrast, annual plans are best suited if you’re already comfortable or confident with Buildium’s offerings.  ### Feature differentiation Buildium’s plans vary in price, and each adds new features or increases limits. The Essential plan lets you manage up to 150 units, while the Growth and Premium plans allow you to manage up to 20,000 units.  Buildium also has several core features that you can access across all its plans. However, these features vary in terms of cost and accessibility. - **Online payments:** Incoming payments by ETF will cost you $1.99 on the Essential plan and $0.60 on the Growth plan. If you’re on the Premium plan, Buildium waives all ETF transaction fees.  - **Bank account setup:** All the plans let you set up your account to facilitate online payments. The Essential plan charges $99 for every bank account you set up. The Growth plan lets you add up to five bank accounts at no cost but charges $99 for every additional bank account you add after that. With the Premium plan, you can set up 15 bank accounts for free, with a $99 fee for every new account you add.  - **ESignatures:** While the Growth and Premium plans allow unlimited eSignatures, the Essential plan charges $5 for each.  ## What users say about Buildium pricing We analyzed over 2,000 user reviews over the last two years to understand how individuals using Buildium feel about its pricing. Generally, Buildium users have mixed feelings about its subscription and pricing model. Some appreciate the tiered pricing, while others find it difficult to cancel subscriptions or feel that the pricing structure does not meet their needs.  For instance, users feel that Buildium is competitively priced compared to other property management software. They appreciate the software’s extensive features and continuous improvements.  On the downside, users highlighted issues with billing and unexpected price increases. Additionally, some users expressed concerns about the software’s pricing transparency, citing misleading details from the sales team.  Here are some of the things users mentioned about Buildium pricing [\[1\]](#footnotes): Clayton C.Property ownerReal Estate2+ years The online payment portal and lease tracking alone makes the cost of the software well worth it. October 18, 2022 Michael Q.OwnerReal Estate2+ years Still, Buildium offers far more features for the price than any other software, along with the Buildium Academy, and continually updates the software to include more features. January 30, 2024 Wayne H.Property managerFacilities Services2+ years We have cut our external accounting costs significantly by doing internally what used to be sent out for routine addressing...knowledge is power. January 18, 2024 jake R.OwnerReal Estate1-2 years Pretty good minus a billing issue where I was in a plan that was too much for what I needed. March 24, 2022 [Read more Buildium reviews here](https://www.capterra.com/p/47428/Buildium-Property-Management-Software/reviews/). ## Detailed breakdown of Buildium pricing plans ### Essential plan **Priced at:** It starts at $627 for up to 150 units per year (billed annually) and $58 for up to 150 units per month (billed monthly).  **Ideal for:** Small property management businesses with less than 150 units in their portfolio each month.  **Essential plan features**[\[2\]](#footnotes)**:** - **Tenant screening:** Perform soft credit checks on tenants and charge them for the screening. The tool automatically generates a report upon approval and payment. This process helps you protect your properties by letting you choose the most reliable tenants who pay rent on time. - **Standard reports:** Get access to accounting reports, including balance sheets, rental owner statements, cash flow statements, budget vs actuals, and income statements. These reports let you stay on top of your finances to ensure smooth business operations.  - **Ticket support:** Access Buildium support by raising email support tickets under the Essential plan. You can benefit from live phone support in the Growth and Premium plan. _Integrated property accounting in Buildium (_[_Source_](https://www.capterra.com/p/47428/Buildium-Property-Management-Software/)_)_ ### Growth plan **Priced at:** It starts at $1,977 per year (billed annually) and $183 per month (billed monthly). **Ideal for:** Growing property management businesses or firms that manage over 150 units per month.  **Growth plan features**[\[2\]](#footnotes)**:** - **Performance analytics and insights:** Analyze your residents’ activities, such as engagement and payment history through the resident center. It also gives you insight into how your business is leveraging digital payments. These analytics help you identify opportunities to streamline operations, improve payment collection efficiency, and enhance the resident experience.  - **Business analytics and insights:** Analyze key leasing metrics, such as gross potential rent and loss to lease. It also provides a snapshot of your company’s revenue streams to help you identify trends and set goals.  - **Live phone support:** Reach support by telephone if you have concerns about your subscription or general technical issues.  - **Enhanced tenant screening:** Perform soft credit checks on tenants without involving them. _Resident center and owner portal in Buildium (_[_Source_](https://www.capterra.com/p/47428/Buildium-Property-Management-Software/)_)_ ### Premium plan **Priced at:** Starts at $4,050 per year (billed annually); $375 per month (billed monthly).  **Ideal for:** Large enterprises or established property management firms that handle over 150 units every month.  **Premium plan features**[\[2\]](#footnotes)**:** - **New client leads, powered by all property management:** Get access to up to $500 worth of free leads for property owners looking for property management services in your market area. However, you must first purchase at least one lead from All Property Management (a Buildium company). After this purchase, Buildium will apply the $500 credit within 30 days to your account, which you can use to buy additional leads. - **Dedicated growth consultant:** Get a dedicated account manager who provides tools and coaching to help you make the most of Buildium. - **Open API:** Let your developers integrate Buildium with any other software you may be using. It lets you access data outside of Buildium for advanced workflows and automation. - **Priority support:** Get faster response times when you need to reach support over an issue. _New client leads in Buildium (_[_Source_](https://www.capterra.com/p/47428/Buildium-Property-Management-Software/)_)_ ## Total cost of ownership If your business is considering Buildium as an option for property management, you must think about how much it will really cost you. You might only think about the upfront costs, usually the subscription fee, but the expenses don’t stop there. Usually, there are some extra costs involved, such as training, hardware, and integration costs. To know the true cost of ownership, you must factor in all these costs. Here’s a detailed breakdown of how much it will cost you to set up and use Buildium: ### Upfront costs When purchasing software for the first time, you will incur upfront costs, including the initial subscription fees for the license.  Buildium’s upfront costs are mainly monthly and annual subscription fees. It doesn’t list any other upfront costs. You may need to consider the training cost if your team needs orientation with setting up and using the software.  ### Additional costs After the initial subscription fee, Buildium has some additional costs to consider before choosing it for property management. While these costs are included in some plans, you must pay an additional fee to access them in lower-priced plans. These include: - **Online payment fees:** For all the paid plans, Buildium charges a $0.50 fee for every outgoing ETF transaction and a 2.99% fee per credit card transaction. The Essential plan charges a $1.99 fee for ETF transactions, while the Growth plan charges $0.60. Buildium doesn’t charge ETF transactions on the Premium plan.  - **Property inspection fees:** The Essential plan, starting at $40 per month, includes the option to sync data from field inspections. However, this feature is not included in other plans.  - **ESignatures:** On the Essential plan, you can sign documents online for an extra fee of $5 per eSignature. The other plans offer unlimited eSignatures.  - **Bank account set-up fees:** For every bank account you add to the Essential plan, Buildium charges a $99 fee. As for the Growth plan, you can set up five free bank accounts, after which you pay $99 for every extra account you add. On the Premium plan, Buildium lets you add up to 15 bank accounts, after which you pay $99 for every new account you set up.  - **Onboarding:** Buildium offers training for your team members for Growth and Premium customers for an additional fee. The exact amount charged isn’t publicly available on its pricing page. You can contact Buildium’s support team for this information.  #### Services needed to implement or manage the platform There are several options that Buildium provides its customers with the support they need to set up and use the platform efficiently.  Buildium has a knowledge base that contains a ‘Help Center’ and an ‘Academy’. The Help Center page features help articles written to answer frequently asked questions regarding the platform. Buildium’s Academy page, on the other hand, offers free training courses to help you leverage the software to manage your properties. Buildium also has a YouTube page with several playlists on guides and essential information you should know about the platform.  Buildium offers email support on all plans, and if you’re on the Premium plan, you’ll also be assigned a dedicated growth consultant who provides coaching for you and your team members to help you leverage Buildium’s features.  #### Internal resources needed for ongoing platform management Staff training and a dedicated growth consultant can be helpful, but they aren’t enough to fully leverage Buildium’s features on an ongoing basis. You may need dedicated internal resources across several key areas to ensure the platform works as expected in optimizing property management. Having the right skills within your team is one way you can achieve this. The pricing tier should inform how you allocate these internal resources, but here is what you might generally require:  - **Product expert:** If you don’t have onboarding support, you may require an individual who is an expert in setting up and utilizing Buildium’s features. A product expert can also help troubleshoot issues and provide quick solutions to prevent lengthy downtimes.  - **Marketing:** Buildium provides a fully free, integrated marketing website for property managers. As such, you may need someone with marketing skills to use this platform to attract tenants for your properties. -  **IT expert:** This individual can also be the product expert. An IT expert can help leverage API integrations provided on the Premium plan. ## How to choose the right Buildium pricing plan Buildium offers various plans with multiple features. You must ensure that the plan you choose serves your needs adequately while still being cost-effective, depending on your budget. To do this, you must analyze all the plans to understand what each offers, how much they cost, and if they meet your business’s goals and needs. Here are some things you should consider before choosing a plan: _Key considerations while choosing the right Buildium subscription plan_ - **Assess your business needs.** Your current challenges in managing your properties, along with your future goals, can help determine which Buildium plan best suits your business. You should also consider additional factors to determine your needs, including the number of units you manage, how many bank accounts you need to set up, and your business’s compliance requirements. For instance, if your property management business has less than 150 units in its portfolio each month, the Essential plan may be what you need. If they exceed 150 units, the Growth and Premium plans may be the best for scalability purposes. If you have multiple bank accounts that you need to sync with the platform, you may have to consider either the Premium or Growth plans. Unlike the Essential plan, these plans let you add multiple accounts without additional fees.  - **Compare the features offered in each plan.** Once you establish your needs and goals, you can determine whether a plan’s features can help you achieve them. For example, if one of your business goals is to increase your lead generation rates, the Premium plan might be a good option because it provides free leads for new clients that are worth up to $500. If you value support from the software provider, the Premium plan may again be the best fit because you get priority support and a dedicated growth consultant. 91% of property management software reviewers on our website say rent tracking is a highly important feature of property management software. 90% also consider online payments and tenant tracking critical features.[\[3\]](#footnotes) Through our conversations with business professionals seeking property management software, we learned that accounting, online payments, and tenant portals are the top three requirements.[\[4\]](#footnotes)  - **Consider your budget.** It's worth considering how much you intend to spend. For instance, if you’re starting a small business, you may not have the budget to pay for the Premium plan in the long term. Plus, the subscription fee isn’t the only cost you should consider—additional costs can quickly increase your spending on the software. The Essential plan may be best suited for small businesses because it has the lowest subscription fee. In contrast, the Growth and Premium plans may be well within the budget of larger and more established property management businesses. ## How to maximize the value of your Buildium subscription When you pay for a plan, you must ensure you get the most value from the subscription. This essentially means leveraging all the tools, features, and resources available under your plan. Here’s how you can ensure that you do:  _Ways to maximize the value of your Buildium subscription_ ### Utilize all features Paying for a subscription means you’re paying for all the features included in that plan. To truly maximize that payment, you must ensure that you utilize them. This also means that you must have an in-depth understanding of what the features can help you achieve. One way to learn how to best utilize your plan’s features is to use the resources that Buildium provides. Its online tutorials on YouTube and Buildium Academy allow you to quickly learn how to implement the features in your business’s workflows. A dedicated staff member with product expertise is another way to ensure that your business utilizes Buildium’s features effectively. This individual can be in charge of offering training to your team members and also researching new ways to leverage the software’s features.  ### Leverage customer support and resources You can rely on Buildium’s customer support features to help you maximize your subscription. This property management software provides several ways you can reach its support, including ticket support, telephone, and a dedicated account manager. However, some of these options may not be available in every plan. For example, the Essential plan doesn’t provide live phone support, while the Premium plan is the only tier that provides a dedicated support consultant. For onboarding services, this feature is only available upon purchase for Growth and Premium plans. Alternatively, you can join Buildium’s online community forums. There, you can connect with other Buildium users and ask questions regarding how to best utilize its features. ### Tips for getting the most out of your plan - **Automate property management workflows:** To improve efficiency, use Buildium's automation tools across all its plans. Features, such as automated rent collection, lease renewals, and performance analytics can help save time and reduce errors often associated with manual processes.  - **Pay for onboarding:** Buildium recommends that new customers on the Premium or Growth plans leverage its customized onboarding services. When you do, Buildium imports your existing data onto the platform and creates a training plan based on your unique needs.  - **Utilize tenant screening:** This feature is available across all plans and lets you perform soft credit checks and full-on background checks on prospective tenants. You can also get information about the tenants’ eviction history. This way, you can find reliable renters who can pay rent on time and maintain the property. -  **Integrate with other software:** Buildium provides integrations with several popular applications that property management businesses usually use to handle tasks. Its Marketplace has a list of all available integrations, including categories such as Collections, Marketing, Productivity, Collections Fulfillment, and Resident Services. Integration is available at no extra cost.  - **Stay updated on Buildium’s updates:** Like most software, Buildium will, over time, incorporate updates. You must keep up with these updates so you can leverage them to improve your property management workflows. To do this, you can sign up for newsletters, follow community forums, or check release notes usually available on the software’s website.  ## Is it worth paying for Buildium? There are a lot of factors you should consider before deciding to pay for Buildium. This software might have several features, but it might not be worth paying for if it doesn’t meet your needs and fit your budget. Let’s explore some things you should consider before you choose Buildium:  ### Value for money Our research has established that Buildium has a 4.22 value-for-money rating. This rating considered verified customer reviews from the last two years. Generally, customers feel that Buildium offers good value for money, considering the features it provides on its plans. Users mentioned that Buildium helped them cut costs in areas, such as accounting and administration. Others find that it’s worth paying for because it has ongoing updates and continues to add more features to improve property management workflows.  Here are some reviews made by Buildium users to help you understand the value for money for this platform: Catalina T.PresidentReal Estate1-2 years It is a little bit expensive, but I haven't found any other software that can do what Buildium does. November 19, 2024 Jacqueline B.Bookkeeper/Trust AdministratorReal Estate1-2 years Tenant integration presented some challenges, but the overall efficiency gained in processing rent payments was worth the time investment, prepayments can be tricky to master at first January 30, 2023 Scott S.Property ManagerReal Estate1-2 years No, it's not perfect, but it keeps my small rental portfolio organized and is worth the price. November 25, 2021 [Read more Buildium reviews here](https://www.capterra.com/p/47428/Buildium-Property-Management-Software/reviews/). ### Included features Buildium’s value for money will also depend on how the features address your business needs and impact your operations. All the paid plans provide basic features, such as property accounting, maintenance requests, standard reports, resident and board member communications, and a free marketing website.  The Essential, the least expensive plan, offers features such as tenant screening, online payments, and ticket support. These are also available on the Growth plan and are combined with free property inspections, enhanced screening, unlimited eSignatures, live phone support, and analytics. On the Premium plan, you get all the features included in the Essential and Growth plans, plus priority support, a dedicated growth manager, free client leads, and zero incoming ETF transaction fees.  ### Customer support options Buildium offers several support options, including live phone, ticket, priority, and dedicated support. The level of support you receive when signing up for this software will depend on your paid plan.  The Essential plan only provides ticket support, where you submit a request via Buildium’s designated support system. Buildium’s customer support will then reply to your request via email.  For the Growth plan, you can access customer support via ticket and live phone. The phone option lets you talk to a human customer service representative. If you need priority support under this plan, you can purchase it at an additional cost. The Premium plan gives you access to all the support options offered in the Essential and Growth plans, as well as a growth consultant who can advise you on securing new leads.  ## Is Buildium right for you? ### Assessing your requirements Your business’s needs are one of the most important things you should consider before determining whether Buildium is the right software for your property management business. When you know what you need, you should compare them with the features that Buildium provides. If the software meets these needs, you can purchase a suitable plan. That said, here are some key factors to consider: - **Portfolio size:** The number of units in your portfolio matters when selecting property management software. If the software you choose charges its subscription fee per unit as opposed to several units, the cost will be higher. Buildium’s pricing page seems to suggest it charges companies based on usage. This means that the more units you have, the higher your upfront costs will be. For instance, if you’re on the Essential plan and have 100 units under your management, the pricing calculator on Buildium’s site indicates that you will pay $183 per month on a monthly plan, compared to $58 per month for one unit.  - **Growth plans:** If your goal is to expand or grow your property management business, the software you choose should comfortably support these plans. Buildium’s plans are designed to allow growth within the plan you choose or pay for a higher-priced plan to accommodate your growth. The Essential plan can accommodate unit growth of up to 150 properties, while the Growth and Premium plans accommodate up to as many units as you can manage. - **Security compliance requirements:** When dealing with clients, you handle a lot of sensitive information, such as bank account information, social security numbers, and tax IDs. Therefore, the software you choose to manage your workflows should adopt data security measures to prevent malicious attackers from accessing this data. Buildium encrypts your data every time you use it and secures it at a physical data center in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS). Additionally, the software has incorporated a web application firewall (WAF) to help alert and block any irregular traffic that may cause data breaches. - **Support requirements:** If access to customer service support is essential, choose a platform that provides easy access. This is especially important if you experience technical or performance issues with the platform. Buildium offers several ways to reach support, including phone, ticket support, and a dedicated account manager. You can also get answers to any issues you encounter by leveraging various online resources, like Buildium’s community forums, its Help Center page, or YouTube channel.  - **Customization needs:** Customizations give all the platforms you leverage a near-identical look, which is essential if you want a consistent look and feel. Buildium lets you customize its platform by including Open API as part of its Premium plan. This way, your developers can add additional information to the API specification to achieve your specific requirements.  ### Alternatives to Buildium Consider alternatives if Buildium doesn’t quite meet your requirements and business needs. These alternatives may have slightly different features, offer better support, or provide better value for money, so it’s worth comparing them to Buildium. Buildium has an overall rating of 4.5 stars out of 5 and a 4.22 out of 5 value-for-money star rating. Some of this software’s alternatives have higher ratings, such as **DoorLoop** (4.8), **Entrata** (4.6), and **Rent Manager** (4.6). **AppFolio** **Property Manager** has a similar 4.5 rating, while **TenantCloud** has a 4.3-star rating. The subscription fees also vary. DoorLoop’s subscription cost starts at $59 per month, while Entrata and AppFolio Property Manager don’t publicly list their prices. Rent Manager's cost starts at $1 per month, while TenantCloud’s prices start at $17 per month.  Here is a detailed look at each of these alternatives and the features they provide for easy comparison with Buildium: - **DoorLoop:** User insights on DoorLoop reveal that tenant management is its top feature. Customers say automatic reminders for lease renewals and rent payments help streamline their property management tasks. The tenant portal has also received much appreciation because it facilitates communication between tenants and property managers, online payments, and maintenance requests. Lastly, users say that the platform has a user-friendly interface, which is vital for maximizing the use of its tools and features.  - **Entrata:** According to user reviews, resident communication is Entrata’s top feature. Users say that the mass communication feature is particularly helpful when you need to send emails to all your tenants simultaneously. While some users praise the platform for its ease of use for tenants, others say that they’ve experienced difficulties with sending bulk text messages and emails. Additionally, some users say that the platform can sometimes complicate property management because of duplicate names.  - **Rent Manager:** Most Rent Manager users say its best feature is customer support. According to reviews, this platform has exceptional customer support, which is helpful, responsive, and available 24/7 to answer any queries. Users cite that the support staff is friendly and knowledgeable, making the overall experience stress-free and smooth.  - **AppFolio Property Manager:** According to users, AppFolio Property Manager’s strongest feature is its ability to handle and manage different types of properties, including commercial and residential. Further, it supports the growth potential of property management businesses by allowing you to handle more properties without the need for additional staff. Users also mention that this platform has a friendly interface, which also provides access to a mobile application for on-the-go management.  - **TenantCloud:** Most users say TenantCloud’s most useful feature is tenant management, given its affordable pricing. Its comprehensive features make it easy to list vacancies, collect rent online, and manage maintenance requests. TenantCloud users also say the platform makes billing and tracking renters efficient. However, some say that the tenant account setup process isn’t straightforward, with many citing payment issues. As for the support, some users feel it is sub-standard, which can be frustrating for tenants and property managers.  Check out the top [Buildium alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/47428/Buildium-Property-Management-Software/alternatives/), comparable to Buildium in terms of core features, pricing, and usability. ### Cost comparison: Buildium vs. popular alternatives [4.5 (2205)](https://www.capterra.com/p/47428/Buildium-Property-Management-Software/#reviews) * * * Starting Price $62.00 Usage Based , Per Month * * * [4.8 (703)](https://www.capterra.com/p/211768/DoorLoop/#reviews) * * * Starting Price $69.00 Usage Based , Per Month * * * [4.6 (444)](https://www.capterra.com/p/20372/Entrata/#reviews) * * * Starting Price Contact vendor * * * [4.6 (601)](https://www.capterra.com/p/2732/Rent-Manager/#reviews) * * * Starting Price Contact vendor * * * [4.5 (1888)](https://www.capterra.com/p/92228/AppFolio-Property-Manager/#reviews) * * * Starting Price Contact vendor * * * [4.3 (451)](https://www.capterra.com/p/133029/TenantCloud/#reviews) * * * Starting Price $15.00 Flat Rate , Per Month * * * ### Making the final decision Buildium’s overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 means that it’s a great platform for property management. Further, its value-for-money rating of 4.4 out of 5 shows that its subscription and additional fees make sense according to the features and tools it provides its users.  Its tiered pricing plans accommodate businesses of all sizes, from those starting out in property management to those already established. Startups and small property management businesses can opt-in to the Essential plan, which has the lowest subscription fee, starting at $58 per month per property. Larger and more established businesses can use the Growth and Premium plans. Buildium doesn’t have a free version; instead, it has a free trial, which lasts 14 days.  This real estate property management platform has several features that make it stand out from its competitors, including free client leads, a dedicated growth account manager, data encryption, a free marketing website, a learning academy, and priority support. It’s worth noting that some of these features may require users to pay additional costs or subscribe to higher-priced tiers.  Whether Buildium is the right software for your business will depend on your unique needs. You must consider all the important factors before you decide to pay for a subscription. ## FAQs Does Buildium offer any discounts? All Buildium annual plans offer up to a 10 percent discount on subscription fees. For example, estimates on its pricing page as of February 20, 2025 show that the subscription cost for the Growth plan on a monthly plan with 100 units is $240 per month, which translates to $2,880 per year. If you choose the yearly plan for the same tier and number of units, you will pay $2,592, which is 10 percent less. Is Buildium good for accounting? Yes, Buildium has features that help with bookkeeping, financial reporting, and tax preparation. These features include a chart of accounts, financial transaction ledger, expense tracking, tenant payment tracking, and a reporting suite that can generate financial statements and tax-ready reports. How secure is Buildium? According to information on Buildium’s website, data is encrypted once it enters its platform. Additionally, Buildium says it secures all data on its platform by leveraging AWS services and using firewalls to detect and stop suspicious activities on its systems. How much does Buildium charge to set up a bank account? It depends on the plan you’re on. You should expect to pay $99 for every bank account you add while on the Premium plan. The Growth plan gives up to five free accounts, after which you pay $99 for every new account you add. Powerhouse lets you add 15 free bank accounts, then charges $99 for each other you add. Can you pay vendors through Buildium? Yes, the ePay feature lets you make electronic payments to your vendors without printing checks. All you need to do is add vendor bank details to the system so you can make bank transfers directly from the platform. Does Buildium have a payroll? No, but it lets you record payroll by adding any withholding accounts to the chart of accounts. You can also add staff as vendors and record checks payable to them. What payment processor does Buildium use? Buildium uses Forte Payment Systems as its payment processing partner. This allows you to receive and make electronic funds transfers (EFTs) and credit card transactions on the platform. #### Methodology 1. Review excerpts are passages extracted from longer reviews written by verified reviewers. We obtain these excerpts by applying an algorithm that considers factors including, but not limited to, length, topic coverage, and thematic relevance. Excerpts are evaluated for positive or negative sentiment and receive a sentiment score. Excerpts represent user opinion and do not represent the views of, nor constitute, an endorsement by Capterra or its affiliates. Excerpts are not edited for clarity or grammar. 2. Our research team identified these features from vendor websites (February 20, 2024) based on their analysis of what users find valuable or expect from property management software. This list is not exhaustive. For additional features, refer to the vendor’s website. 3. To identify the key features, we asked users to rate, on a scale of “low importance” to “critical,” how important different features are for project management software. The features showcased are those that the highest percentage of reviewers rated as “highly important” or “critical” over the past two years (as of February 20, 2025). 4. Findings are based on data from conversations that Capterra's advisor team has daily with software buyers seeking guidance on purchase decisions. The data used to create this report is based on interactions with small and midsize businesses seeking project management tools. For this report, we analyzed approximately 2,000 phone interactions from September 2023 to September 2024. [Preksha Buttan](https://www.capterra.com/resources/author/pbuttan/) Writer Experience I am a writer at Capterra, where I've been providing expert insights to help small businesses find the right software solutions since January 2022. I analyze user review data for top-rated products across various software categories—including project management, finance, technology, and healthcare—to ensure businesses make informed decisions in an ever-evolving tech landscape. Before joining Capterra, I wrote, published, and managed website, blog, and social media content for... 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