Hadeda vs Zego Utility

Hadeda is utility billing software for property managers of multi-unit buildings, estates and gated communities. Its portal brings tenant, meter, tariff, bill and payment management together, while residents can check meter data, see a combined utilities-and-rent statement and pay through the app. The service supports postpaid billing, with monthly payment on the 1st; prepaid billing is rolling out. Hadeda deploys ultrasonic, smart-mechanical and electromagnetic meters for domestic, zonal and bulk use. It checks meter readings for leak patterns, sends alerts and can support remote shutoff when smart valves are installed. Reports cover readings, usage, charges, meter health and bulk-versus-unit totals, with Excel or CSV export. Water metering is live, while electricity and gas are rolling out. Third-party APIs and Sigfox, LoRaWAN and fixed-radio connectivity are listed. Apps and web access are available. Pricing is on request.

Zego Utility automates utility workflows for multifamily property managers, covering invoice handling through resident billing. Its expense service retrieves and audits utility invoices, works with providers to resolve billing errors, and pays invoices on clients’ behalf. Resident billing supports submeter calculations and Ratio Utility Billing Services (RUBS), combining utility charges with rent and other items on resident statements. It can recover water, sewer, trash, gas, recycling, and electric expenses, including for student housing. Zego Insights provides usage and recoupment reporting, portfolio benchmarking, alerts, and customizable dashboards. Invoice and payment details can integrate with accounting software; listed property management partners include AppFolio, MRI Software, Resman, Rent Manager, and Yardi. Residents can view and pay statements from any device, and staff can review prebills in Zego Admin. The product is available on Android, iOS, and the web. Zego states that it offers 24x7x365 resident support. It describes annual SSAE18 review, PCI Level 1 compliance for card data, and 256-bit encryption for sensitive data. Pricing is available by request, and there is no free plan.