Buildium

Review:

Buildium aims to combine robust automation with easy-to-use tools that optimizes users' property management business operations. Thanks to its flexible pricing and a wide variety of features, the platform is a valuable resource for companies looking to streamline their lease cycles, accounting practices, and communications.

The software's standout features include online payments, tenant screenings, custom property websites, and powerful performance analytics. Buildium also offers a free 14-day trial and has multiple packages to suit different budgets and business needs.

Pros:

• Users can set up both resident and owner portals for seamless communication.
• Buildium caters to a variety of portfolios, including residential, community associations, and student housing.
• The business operations tool includes maintenance request tracking, violation tracking, and property inspections.
• Users can manage the lead-to-lease cycle with the platform's custom rental applications and tenant screening tools.
• The site offers robust accounting and bookkeeping automation, online payments, and 1099 form e-filing.
• Companies benefit from a free property management website to advertise listings and boost brand awareness.
• Buildium integrates with a range of additional property management tools, such as Zillow and TransUnion.
• There are comprehensive business performance analytics and data-driven insights available.
• Other tools include a showings coordinator, e-signatures, property inspections, and open API.
• There is live chat support, data migration, and a self-guided online training program for new customers available.

Cons:

• The software does not offer a free plan; only a limited free trial.
• Compared to some of its competitors, such as Greenhouse PM, the platform is costly.

Reputation:

On G2, Buildium has a 4.4-star rating, with the majority of users noting automated payments, multiple asset management capabilities, and a centralized dashboard as highlights. On Trustpilot, the platform has a 3.2-star rating, and a handful of users mentioned that its initial setup comes with a steep learning curve.

On TrustRadius, Buildium has an 8.5-star rating based on a dozen reviews, with users noting both its robust workflows and difficult-to-use email feature. The platform's app has a 4.4-star rating on Google Play, with one or two users mentioning its frequent technical issues.