Compare AppFolio Property Manager and Buildium 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (89.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (86.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Starting at $375.00 Per Month
AppFolio Property Manager
Star Rating
(576)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (89.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about AppFolio Property ManagerBuildium
Star Rating
(227)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (86.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $375.00 Per Month
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that AppFolio Property Manager excels in Tenant Screening with a score of 8.7, while Buildium's score of 8.0 indicates it may not be as robust in this area. Reviewers mention that AppFolio's screening process is thorough and user-friendly, making it easier to find reliable tenants.
- Reviewers mention that AppFolio's Document Management feature scores 9.0, significantly higher than Buildium's 8.4. Users appreciate the ease of organizing and accessing important documents, which enhances operational efficiency.
- G2 users highlight that AppFolio's Mass Communication feature scores 9.0, compared to Buildium's 8.9. Users say that AppFolio allows for effective communication with tenants, making it easier to send updates and announcements quickly.
- Users on G2 report that AppFolio's Payment Gateway is highly rated at 9.2, while Buildium's score of 8.9 suggests it may not offer the same level of convenience. Reviewers mention that AppFolio's payment processing is seamless and integrates well with their accounting needs.
- Reviewers mention that Buildium's Calendar feature scores 9.2, outperforming AppFolio's 8.1. Users appreciate Buildium's calendar for scheduling maintenance and tenant appointments, indicating it is a strong point for their platform.
- Users report that AppFolio's Property Accounting feature is rated 9.0, while Buildium's 8.5 shows it may not be as comprehensive. Reviewers say that AppFolio provides detailed financial reporting and easy tracking of expenses, which is crucial for property management.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
AppFolio Property Manager
No pricing availableBuildium
Premium
Starting at $375.00
Per Month
You’re operating at a whole new level and need the foundation for your business to scale. Get everything in Growth plus Open API, insights-to-action, and the opportunity for money back in your pocket.
- Accounting, Maintenance, Tasks, Violations, Resident & Board Member Communications, Online Portals, Free Marketing Website, up to $500 worth of Free Leads*, Property Inspections, Tenant Screening & Enhanced Tenant Screening, eSignatures, Online Payments, 15 Free Bank Accounts, Standard Reports, Performance Analytics and Insights, Business Analytics and Insights, Open API, Ticket Support, Live Phone Support, Priority Support, Dedicated Growth Consultant for New Client Leads
Free Trial
AppFolio Property Manager
No trial information availableBuildium
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
503
8.7
189
Ease of Use
9.1
509
8.8
193
Ease of Setup
8.4
295
8.4
104
Ease of Admin
9.0
220
8.8
96
Quality of Support
8.5
487
9.0
185
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
219
9.2
95
Product Direction (% positive)
9.5
497
9.3
190
Features by Category
Leasing
8.8
391
8.2
122
9.1
405
8.8
137
8.8
396
8.4
125
8.5
358
7.4
108
9.0
408
8.5
151
Building Operations
9.0
418
8.8
139
8.1
371
8.1
112
9.0
412
8.7
139
8.6
368
8.8
127
8.1
274
Feature Not Available
Accounting
9.0
410
8.5
152
9.2
428
9.0
135
8.7
376
8.4
142
8.6
338
8.0
103
9.1
419
8.8
155
Operations
9.2
295
8.8
72
9.0
262
8.5
62
8.9
277
8.5
67
8.8
276
8.2
61
8.3
234
Feature Not Available
8.8
275
8.4
73
8.9
279
8.8
70
8.7
256
8.0
63
Communication
9.1
75
8.9
49
8.2
57
Feature Not Available
9.1
68
8.8
49
8.1
50
8.9
41
7.6
53
8.5
39
Member Management
9.1
70
8.8
49
9.0
68
9.0
49
Property Management
9.3
67
8.9
47
9.1
74
9.0
50
8.9
67
9.1
50
Platform Interoperability
Not enough data
7.9
23
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
9.0
28
Not enough data
8.9
29
Not enough data
8.4
30
Not enough data
8.8
29
Platform Performance
Not enough data
8.6
32
Relationship Management
8.4
78
|
Verified
7.4
12
7.2
59
|
Verified
6.1
9
7.8
53
|
Verified
6.5
10
Presentation
7.9
55
|
Verified
7.4
9
7.8
39
6.5
9
7.4
43
|
Verified
6.9
9
7.6
33
6.7
9
Platform Branding
8.9
60
8.3
11
8.3
52
7.7
11
Platform Content
7.5
42
6.9
9
8.8
56
8.6
11
8.3
45
7.5
10
8.3
38
6.3
10
Platform Additional Functionality
8.8
60
7.9
11
Platform Integrations
7.8
38
6.1
9
7.4
38
6.3
9
8.1
40
7.0
9
Lease Administration Platform Features
9.0
221
8.6
26
9.0
219
8.7
29
8.8
200
8.5
27
9.0
224
9.0
31
8.3
185
8.3
29
8.4
163
8.1
24
8.5
156
8.3
22
8.3
161
7.5
20
8.8
232
8.6
30
9.1
235
8.6
29
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
AppFolio Property Manager and Buildium are categorized as Community Association Management, Real Estate Marketing, Lease Administration, and Property Management
Unique Categories
AppFolio Property Manager has no unique categories
Buildium is categorized as Rental Payment
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
AppFolio Property Manager
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Buildium
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Real Estate
72.9%
Accounting
9.4%
Commercial Real Estate
6.5%
Non-Profit Organization Management
1.9%
Management Consulting
1.2%
Other
8.0%
Real Estate
68.6%
Accounting
7.2%
Commercial Real Estate
6.3%
Retail
3.1%
Management Consulting
2.7%
Other
12.1%
Most Helpful Reviews
AppFolio Property Manager
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Diane D.
Verified User in Real Estate
Efficient and streamlined software that’s easy to use
Most Helpful Critical Review
Devin B.
Verified User in Real Estate
Everything from the salesperson to the onboarding team has been beyond misleading. We were supposed to launch, but when we couldn't get our part together (lack of training), we had to postpone. We later found out that Appfolio wasn't anywhere close to...
Buildium
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Real Estate
There are a lot of great benefits and features Buildium offers. One of them being how simple and easy it is to keep track of all leasing. This includes marketing, applications, and lease signing.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Commercial Real Estate
Volatile customer service, sometimes it's great and sometimes the person is resistant to helping. For example, lots of explaining/re-explaining, reluctant to do a screenshare, and it feels as if they do not want to be bothered (i.e.; their way or the...
Diane D.
Verified User in Real Estate
Efficient and streamlined software that’s easy to use
Verified User in Real Estate
There are a lot of great benefits and features Buildium offers. One of them being how simple and easy it is to keep track of all leasing. This includes marketing, applications, and lease signing.
Devin B.
Verified User in Real Estate
Everything from the salesperson to the onboarding team has been beyond misleading. We were supposed to launch, but when we couldn't get our part together (lack of training), we had to postpone. We later found out that Appfolio wasn't anywhere close to...
Verified User in Commercial Real Estate
Volatile customer service, sometimes it's great and sometimes the person is resistant to helping. For example, lots of explaining/re-explaining, reluctant to do a screenshare, and it feels as if they do not want to be bothered (i.e.; their way or the...
Discussions
What other programs can Appfolio link to?
3 comments
JL
Hi Kaila! Thank you so much for asking that question. My name is Jasmine and I'm a Research Analyst at G2. I specialize in a few vertical industries,...Read more
What software do property managers use?
2 comments
ME
AppFolio is a company that provides cloud-based software solutions for property management and legal industries.Read more
What is AppFolio property manager?
1 comment
PC
It is a property management system focused mainly on small residential properties.Read more
What is Buildium used for?
1 comment
CC
We use Buildium for Property Management, Maintenance coordination, communicating with tenants, collecting rent, paying vendors, and advertising our rental...Read more
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