# Buildium

Buildium is a property management software for residential landlords and property managers, rated 4.5/5 on G2. Profile: pricing tiers, funding, features, and user sentiment.

**Category:** Property management software  
**Vendor:** Buildium (acquired by RealPage in 2019)  
**Founded:** 2004  
**HQ:** Boston, Massachusetts, US (now a RealPage division)  
**Website:** https://www.buildium.com  


## About

Buildium is a residential property management platform serving professional property managers and independent landlords managing single-family homes, multifamily units, community associations (HOAs), and student housing. Founded in 2004 by Michael Monteiro and Dimitris Georgakopoulos in Boston, the company was acquired by RealPage in 2019. Buildium covers the full property management workflow: tenant applications and screening, lease management, online rent collection, maintenance request tracking, accounting, and owner reporting. The platform serves over 20,000 property management companies and manages more than 1 million units. Buildium is known for being one of the more affordable full-featured property management platforms, and it competes directly with AppFolio, Propertyware, and Yardi for the SMB property manager market.

## Ratings

| Source | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| G2 | 4.5/5 | ~1,800 |
| Capterra | 4.5/5 | ~2,100 |

## Funding

Acquired by RealPage for undisclosed amount (2019)

| Round | Amount | Date | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Series A | $10M | 2011 | Undisclosed |
| Acquisition by RealPage | Undisclosed | 2019 | RealPage |

## Viability

Very stable. Backed by RealPage (owned by Thoma Bravo PE), Buildium is well-funded and actively developed. 20,000+ customers and 1M+ units managed. Safe long-term choice for residential property managers.

## Pricing

Buildium charges per unit on a monthly basis. Essential plan: $58/mo for up to 20 units ($2.90/unit above 20). Growth: $183/mo for up to 150 units. Premium: $375/mo for up to 150 units with additional features. Price per unit decreases significantly at scale, making it competitive for larger portfolios.

| Plan | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | $58/mo | Up to 20 units; basic PM workflow |
| Growth | $183/mo | Up to 150 units; e-leasing, portals |
| Premium | $375/mo | Up to 150 units; analytics, priority support |
| Enterprise | Custom | Large portfolios 150+ units |

## What reviewers say

_~3,900 G2 and Capterra reviews, 2025-2026_

**Praised:**
- Comprehensive feature set at competitive pricing for SMB property managers
- Strong accounting tools that many competing platforms lack
- Resident portal for online payments and maintenance requests
- Buildium Academy makes onboarding easier than alternatives

**Complaints:**
- Support wait times have increased since RealPage acquisition
- Some features locked behind higher-tier plans
- Mobile app less functional than desktop
- Not ideal for commercial or large institutional portfolios

## Compliance

- **SOC 2:** Yes
- **GDPR:** Yes
- **HIPAA:** N/A
- **SSO:** Yes (premium plans)

## Integrations

- QuickBooks Online
- Propertyware
- TransUnion background checks
- Experian
- Zillow rental listings
- Apartments.com
- RentCafe
- Avail
- Stripe (payments)
- Plaid (bank connect)

## FAQs

### Does Buildium handle HOA management?

Yes. Buildium has a dedicated HOA management module covering dues collection, violation tracking, board communications, and community accounting.

### Can Buildium handle commercial properties?

Buildium is primarily designed for residential properties. Commercial property managers may find AppFolio or Yardi better suited to their needs.

### Is there a per-unit minimum on Buildium?

No. You can start with as few as 1 unit, though the monthly minimums ($58+) make it most cost-effective for 10+ unit portfolios.


## Sources

- [Buildium website](https://www.buildium.com): Product and pricing overview
- [G2 Buildium reviews](https://www.g2.com/products/buildium/reviews): ~1,800 user reviews
- [Capterra Buildium](https://www.capterra.com/p/64360/Buildium/): ~2,100 user reviews