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Buildium vs Hemlane
In short.
Pick Buildium if you run property management companies;
pick Hemlane if you run DIY & small landlords.
Buildium starts at $62/mo,
Hemlane free.
Full-featured platform for residential property management companies.
- Best forProperty management companies
- Starts at$62/mo
- Free optionFree trial
- Mobile appYes
Software plus on-demand local agent support for remote landlords.
- Best forDIY & small landlords
- Starts atFree
- Free optionFree plan
- Mobile appYes
Feature comparison
Buildium |
Hemlane |
|
|---|---|---|
| Online rent collection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tenant screening | ✓ | ✓ |
| Listing syndication | ✓ | ✓ |
| Online applications | ✓ | ✓ |
| Lease management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Maintenance requests | ✓ | ✓ |
| Accounting | ✓ | ✕ |
| Expense tracking | ✓ | Partial |
| Owner portal | ✓ | ✕ |
| Tenant portal | ✓ | ✓ |
| Document storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Reporting | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bank integration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Renters insurance | ✓ | ✕ |
| AI features | Partial | ✕ |
| Mobile app | ✓ | ✓ |
Pricing
Buildium
| EssentialEFT/eSign fees extra | $62/mo |
|---|---|
| Growth | $192/mo |
| Premium | $400/mo |
Starting prices — vendors may add per-unit or transaction fees.
Hemlane
| Starterfree forever | Free |
|---|---|
| Basic$28 base + $2/unit | $30/mo |
| Essential$28 base + $20/unit | $48/mo |
| Complete$28 base + $58/unit | $86/mo |
Starting prices — vendors may add per-unit or transaction fees.
Pros & cons
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
Hemlane
Pros
- 24/7 maintenance coordination and a local leasing-agent network
- Great for remote, out-of-state landlords
Cons
- Higher tiers get pricey per-unit
- Lighter accounting; pricing is confusing
FAQ
What is the difference between Buildium and Hemlane?
Buildium is best for property management companies, while Hemlane is best for DIY & small landlords.
Is Buildium or Hemlane cheaper?
Buildium is the cheaper option — it starts at $62/mo.
Which is better for property management companies?
For property management companies, Buildium rates slightly higher (4.5★ on Capterra (2,152)).