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Buildium vs Locare

Buildium

buildium.com

Locare

locare.co.za

Side by side

FigureBuildiumLocare
Price from$62/mo6,916 ZAR/mo
Free plan——
Free trialYes—
Open source——
WebYesYes
iOSYesYes
AndroidYesYes
APIYesYes
Plans published34
Spec score · Property Management Software9.2 (#6)8.2 (#70)
Property accountingYesYes
IntegrationsBuildium Marketplace offers partner applications that connect to the dashboard, with no marketplace subscription and usage-based charges.The Scale plan includes DebiCheck integration, which the FAQ says is used with the agency's own debit-order bureau facility.
Lease managementYesYes
LeasingLeasing tools syndicate rental listings, collect online applications, provide tenant screening and support paper-free leasing.The platform manages properties, units, and leases with renewals, escalations, and tenant onboarding.
MaintenanceMaintenance tools track work orders around the clock, schedule recurring tasks and integrate bill and invoice management.Maintenance features include tickets, work orders, and service providers from tenant request through sign-off.
Maintenance managementYesYes
Mobile app coverageios and androidShared Locare tenant and landlord apps are included; a fully branded native app is available as an Enterprise add-on.
Online rent collectionYesYes
Tenant portalYesYes

Plans

Buildium

  • Essential$62 a month
  • Growth$192 a month
  • Premium$400 a month

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Locare

  • Starter6,916 ZAR a month
  • Growth14,490 ZAR a month
  • Scale25,415 ZAR a month
  • EnterprisePriced on request

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