Buildium vs Tenant File
Buildium
buildium.comTenant File
tenantfile.comSide by side
| Figure | Buildium | Tenant File |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $62/mo | $25/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 3 | 8 |
| Spec score · Property Management Software | 9.2 (#6) | 7.8 (#131) |
| Spec score · Property Accounting Software | 9.1 (#3) | 7.8 (#21) |
| Spec score · Property Management Accounting Software | 9.1 (#4) | 7.8 (#18) |
| Property accounting | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Integrations | Buildium Marketplace offers partner applications that connect to the dashboard, with no marketplace subscription and usage-based charges. | DirectPAY, offered with Aliaswire, supports tenant rent payments by eCheck, credit card, or recurring payment, with payments automatically posted in Tenant File. |
| Maintenance management | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile app coverage | ios and android | web only |
| Online rent collection | Yes | Yes |
Plans
Tenant File
- Tenant File 100$50 a month
- Tenant File 250$100 a month
- Tenant File 500$200 a month
- Work Order App$25 a month
- Tenant File 100 Unit$50 a month
- Tenant File 250 Unit$100 a month
- Word Processor$169.95, paid once
- Tenant File 500 Unit$200 a month
In their own words
Tenant File
Tenant File is paid property management software for landlords, rental property owners, and property managers. It combines online rent collection, maintenance management, and property accounting. Accounting tools include rent posting, separate ledgers, deposit accounting, check writing, bank reconciliation, and reports. Tenant and vendor email, automatic late fees, reminders, a scheduler, and built-in backup are also included. Tenant File Cloud hosts the desktop program on a virtual server and is accessible from anywhere. Plans retain the same features while changing supported rental volume: Tenant File 100 costs $50 a month for 100 rentals, Tenant File 250 costs $100 a month for 101 to 250 rentals, and Tenant File 500 costs $200 a month for 251 to 500 rentals. DirectPAY accepts eCheck, credit card, and recurring payments, posting them automatically. New Cloud users receive a one month free trial and free data upload. Web access is supported, but small handheld screens are not suitable.