Landlory
Buildium vs TenantCloud
In short.
Pick Buildium if you run property management companies;
pick TenantCloud if you run DIY & small landlords.
Buildium starts at $62/mo,
TenantCloud at $18/mo.
Full-featured platform for residential property management companies.
- Best forProperty management companies
- Starts at$62/mo
- Free optionFree trial
- Mobile appYes
Affordable cloud PM for small-to-mid landlords and small managers.
- Best forDIY & small landlords
- Starts at$18/mo
- Free optionFree trial
- Mobile appYes
Feature comparison
Buildium |
TenantCloud |
|
|---|---|---|
| Online rent collection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tenant screening | ✓ | ✓ |
| Listing syndication | ✓ | ✓ |
| Online applications | ✓ | ✓ |
| Lease management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Maintenance requests | ✓ | ✓ |
| Accounting | ✓ | ✓ |
| Expense tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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.
TenantCloud
| Starterbilled monthly · ~2 months free yearly | $18/mo |
|---|---|
| Growthbilled monthly | $35/mo |
| Probilled monthly | $60/mo |
| Businesscustom · from $100/mo | $None |
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
TenantCloud
Pros
- Low flat pricing with unlimited units
- Owner portal even on lower tiers
- Broad feature set for the price
Cons
- Dated UI versus newer rivals
- Occasional support/sync complaints
FAQ
What is the difference between Buildium and TenantCloud?
Buildium is best for property management companies, while TenantCloud is best for DIY & small landlords.
Is Buildium or TenantCloud cheaper?
TenantCloud is the cheaper option — it starts at $18/mo.
Which is better for property management companies?
For property management companies, Buildium rates slightly higher (4.5★ on Capterra (2,152)).