Landlory
Baselane vs Buildium
In short.
Pick Baselane if you run DIY & small landlords;
pick Buildium if you run property management companies.
Baselane starts free,
Buildium at $62/mo.
Landlord banking and finance platform with rent collection.
- Best forDIY & small landlords
- Starts atFree
- Free optionFree plan
- Mobile appYes
Full-featured platform for residential property management companies.
- Best forProperty management companies
- Starts at$62/mo
- Free optionFree trial
- Mobile appYes
Feature comparison
Baselane |
Buildium |
|
|---|---|---|
| Online rent collection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tenant screening | ✓ | ✓ |
| Listing syndication | ✕ | ✓ |
| Online applications | Partial | ✓ |
| Lease management | Partial | ✓ |
| Maintenance requests | ✕ | ✓ |
| Accounting | ✓ | ✓ |
| Expense tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Owner portal | ✕ | ✓ |
| Tenant portal | Partial | ✓ |
| Document storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Reporting | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bank integration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Renters insurance | ✕ | ✓ |
| AI features | Partial | Partial |
| Mobile app | ✓ | ✓ |
Pricing
Baselane
| Corebanking & bookkeeping essentials | Free |
|---|---|
| SmartAI-automated finances | $20/mo |
Starting prices — vendors may add per-unit or transaction fees.
Buildium
| EssentialEFT/eSign fees extra | $62/mo |
|---|---|
| Growth | $192/mo |
| Premium | $400/mo |
Starting prices — vendors may add per-unit or transaction fees.
Pros & cons
Baselane
Pros
- Built-in landlord banking (high APY, cash-back debit)
- Excellent bookkeeping and auto-categorization
- Free core plan
Cons
- No listing syndication or maintenance depth
- Many features are per-use add-ons; banking-first, not full PM
Buildium
Pros
- Deep residential PM workflows with strong owner/tenant portals
- Robust accounting plus an association-management module
- Recurring 25% affiliate — best long-term payout in the category
Cons
- Transaction/EFT fees can add 30–50% to the base cost
- Heavy for small landlords; reporting flexibility gaps
FAQ
What is the difference between Baselane and Buildium?
Baselane is best for DIY & small landlords, while Buildium is best for property management companies.
Is Baselane or Buildium cheaper?
Buildium is the cheaper option — it starts at $62/mo.
Which is better for DIY & small landlords?
For DIY & small landlords, Baselane and Buildium are rated about the same — pick on price and the feature gaps above.