Chirp Utilities vs Ubility

Chirp Utilities is modular property management software for independent and mid-sized operators managing 50–1,000 doors. Modules can be adopted alongside an existing system. Its utility-billing workflow supports bill review, allocations by RUBS, occupancy, square footage, or submetered reads, plus owner-share separation and resident statements. Portal and email are live communication channels; phone lanes are built but remain off until a provider is connected. CSV import and export are available, while direct two-way syncs with AppFolio, Buildium, Rentvine, and Yardi are planned rather than live. The pricing page lists a developer API and webhooks available with setup. The first 10 units in every module are free, with unlimited properties and team members; final pricing is confirmed before activation. Online resident payments are unavailable: Chirp records payments but does not move money. Chirp describes account- and property-scoped access checks, recorded edits and approvals, and human approval before statements are sent. It uses passwordless sign-in and HTTPS/TLS, and does not claim SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, or PCI certification.

Ubility is cloud-based software for utility billing, provider invoice processing, and payment workflows. Its AI extracts and validates invoice data from multiple providers, but customers remain responsible for reviewing AI-assisted data and calculations. For resident billing, it supports flexible methods and can post bills directly into property management software. Its RUBS algorithm is designed to recover within 1/10 of 1% of a property's billable expense. Payment features include ACH automation, resident payments, payment tracking, and collections. Other listed tools cover submeter and utility expense management, vacant cost recovery, final bills on demand, secure document management, dashboards, reporting, and ticketing. Residents can view billing history and usage, pay online, and use a Spanish-language portal. Ubility says it connects with property-management and accounting systems, payment gateways, and submetering platforms, with API access and customization options. It is designed for operations managing between 100 and 100,000 units. The maker describes solutions for utility billing companies, property managers, and organizations building their own billing solution. Pricing is on request; fees, payment schedules, and billing terms are set out in a separate customer agreement.