Buildium is one of the best-known names in property management software, and for good reason. But its pricing is split into tiers, and the features many property managers need sit in the higher plans. If you are comparing a Buildium alternative, this page lays out how iRent and Buildium differ on price and packaging, so you can decide which fits your portfolio.
Pricing at a glance
| iRent | Buildium | |
|---|---|---|
| How it's priced | $1 per unit per month, $200/month minimum | Three tiers: Essential from $65/month, Growth from $202/month, Premium from $420/month |
| Plans | One plan, every feature | Features vary by tier |
| Onboarding | No setup fees | Growth and Premium customers must use Buildium's customized onboarding service |
| Free trial | 14 days | Available |
Competitor prices are the published list prices on each company's pricing page as of October 30, 2026. Taxes, payment-processing fees and add-ons are not included. Prices change; check each vendor before you buy.
One plan instead of three tiers
With tiered pricing, the price you see first is rarely the price you pay. As your needs grow — more reporting, more automation, more users — you move up a tier. iRent takes the opposite approach: every customer gets every feature, and the only thing that changes your bill is the number of units you manage.
Everything below is included in the single iRent plan:
- Online rent collection by ACH and credit card, with recurring autopay and automatic late fees
- Tenant and owner portals
- Online applications, prospect tracking and one-click background screening
- Lease management, built-in forms and e-signature
- Maintenance work orders and make-ready tracking
- Bills, bank reconciliation, P&L and financial reports
- Email and SMS communications
- Vacancy posting to Facebook and Instagram
- Unlimited properties, units, users and team members
Who each option suits
Buildium can make sense for a very small landlord who only needs the basics of its entry plan, since its Essential tier starts below iRent's $200 monthly minimum.
iRent is built for landlords and property managers who want the full toolset without paying for upgrades. Once you manage more than a couple of hundred units, $1 per unit stays simple and predictable, and you never pay more to unlock a feature.
Switching from Buildium
Moving systems is easier than most people expect. Export your properties, units, tenants and balances from Buildium, and the iRent team will help you load them and set up rent collection, late fees and your chart of accounts. Most portfolios are collecting rent in iRent within days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is iRent cheaper than Buildium?
It depends on portfolio size. Buildium's entry tier starts at $65/month, below iRent's $200 minimum, so very small landlords on Buildium Essential may pay less. iRent is one plan with every feature at $1/unit/month, so portfolios that would otherwise need Buildium's Growth or Premium tier often pay less with iRent, especially above about 200 units.
Does iRent charge extra for features?
No. Every iRent customer gets every feature — online payments, screening, leases and e-signature, maintenance, accounting and reporting — for $1/unit/month with a $200 monthly minimum.
Can I move my data from Buildium to iRent?
Yes. Export your properties, units, tenants and balances from Buildium and the iRent team will help you import them and set up your account.
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One plan with every feature: $1/unit/month ($200/month minimum). No setup fees.
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