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Buildium vs Rentec Direct

Buildium

buildium.com

Rentec Direct

rentecdirect.com

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FigureBuildiumRentec Direct
Price from$62/mo$25/mo
Free plan——
Free trialYesYes
Open source——
WebYesYes
Windows—Yes
macOS—Yes
iOSYesYes
AndroidYesYes
APIYesYes
Plans published36
Spec score · Property Management Software9.2 (#6)9.3 (#2)
Spec score · Property Management Website Builder Software9.1 (#2)8.7 (#10)
Spec score · Property Accounting Software9.1 (#3)8.7 (#8)
Spec score · Property Management Accounting Software9.1 (#4)8.7 (#7)
AccountingThe platform provides property-specific accounting, automated bank reconciliation, financial reporting and 1099 e-filing.Features include a trust-account-certified general ledger, financial reporting, bank reconciliation, recurring expenses, CAM/RUBS billing and QuickBooks export or synchronization.
Property accountingYesYes
API documentationDeveloper documentation describes versioning, separate sandbox and production accounts, and no CORS support because of security and authentication controls.The vendor provides an interactive API documentation and testing portal at secure.rentecdirect.com/api/v3/docs and lets administrators generate API keys in account settings.
Documentation and supportCustomers receive a Help Hub knowledge base, Buildium Academy training and ticket support; Growth and Premium add live phone support.The knowledge base is available continuously, while unlimited phone, email and chat support operates Monday through Friday from 6 AM to 5 PM Pacific.
Founded20042007
Free planNoNo
HeadquartersRichardson, Texas, United StatesGrants Pass, Oregon, USA
IntegrationsBuildium Marketplace offers partner applications that connect to the dashboard, with no marketplace subscription and usage-based charges.Published integrations include Dropbox Sign, zInspector, CloudConvert, ShowMojo, Tenant Turner, Twilio, Plaid, CSG Forte, PayNearMe, Nelco, RentReporters, Sure and Market Ready Turn.
Lease managementYesYes
Maintenance managementYesYes
Mobile app coverageios and androidios and android
Online paymentsResidents, owners and vendors can pay online by ACH or credit card, with automatic bank transfers.Tenants can pay by ACH or card, while property managers can pay owners electronically by ACH.
Online rent collectionYesYes
Rating on G24.4 out of 5 from 285 reviews4.5 out of 5 from 4 reviews.

Plans

Buildium

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

Buildium pricing →

Rentec Direct

  • Rentec Starter$25 a month
  • Rentec Pro$50 a month
  • Rentec PM$50 a month
  • Rentec Starter$25 a month
  • Rentec PM$50 a month
  • Rentec Pro$50 a month

Rentec Direct pricing →

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