Proprietio vs Buildium
An honest comparison — features, pricing, where each platform genuinely wins. Last verified 2026-07-06.
You're an established PMC that wants brand recognition, a deep partner ecosystem, and you're fine with transaction fees ($2.35/EFT) and setup fees stacked on top of the sticker price.
You want a 2026-built UI, AI features as a first-class part of the product, transparent pricing without per-EFT fees, or any of: bilingual EN/ES, HOA-specific tiers, commercial real estate.
What you'd pay at your portfolio size
Buildium has three flat tiers: Essential $62/mo, Growth $192/mo, Premium $400/mo. Watch for transaction fees ($2.35 per incoming EFT on Essential), $99 bank setup, and $5/eSignature.
17 categories compared
| Feature | Proprietio | Buildium | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sticker price (50 units) | $69/mo Starter | $192/mo Growth | Proprietio |
| Sign up with Google (one click) | Yes — portfolios under 10 doors | No — email + password + 2FA only | Proprietio |
| Per-transaction fees | 0% platform fee | $2.35/EFT on Essential | Proprietio |
| eSignature included | Monthly pack every plan, then $3/doc | $5/doc Essential, $1/doc Growth, included on Premium | Proprietio |
| Bank setup fees | None | $99 per account | Proprietio |
| AI lease drafting | $3 / lease, 50-state clauses | Limited | Proprietio |
| AI maintenance triage | $1 / ticket | Limited | Proprietio |
| AI bill scan from photo | $0.50 / scan | No | Proprietio |
| Double-entry GL + 1099 forms | Built-in, Starter+ | Built-in | Tie |
| QuickBooks bidirectional sync | Pro+ ($299/mo) | Yes | Tie |
| HOA / condo workflows | Dedicated product line | Separate Association Management product (custom pricing) | Proprietio |
| Commercial real estate | Dedicated tier | Limited | Proprietio |
| Bilingual EN/ES (lease + portal) | Full product line, §1632 | Not advertised | Proprietio |
| Public agency website | $39/mo (free Pro+), 5 themes | Not advertised | Proprietio |
| White-label portal (custom domain) | Add-on $199/mo (free Enterprise & PM Portfolio+) — portal on your own domain, no vendor mentions | Resident portal included; custom-domain white-label not advertised | Proprietio |
| Self-serve trial, no demo | 15-day trial, no card | 14-day trial | Tie |
| Open API | In pilot (2026-Q2) | On Premium | Buildium |
Where Buildium wins
- Brand recognition. Buildium is one of the most established names in US property management — buyers comfort with the brand is real.
- Partner ecosystem. Owned by RealPage, with a deep integration directory built up over years.
- API on Premium. Public REST API today vs Proprietio's pilot.
- Larger team. Bigger support org, longer track record on edge-case workflows.
Where Proprietio wins
- No transaction fees. Buildium's $2.35/EFT on Essential adds up fast — 50 units × 12 months = $1,410/yr in hidden cost on top of the $62 × 12 = $744 sticker.
- Sticker price. At 50 units, $99 (Proprietio Standard) vs $192 (Buildium Growth). At 250 units, $379 (Proprietio Growth, with AI + 1099) vs $192 (Buildium Growth, no AI).
- AI-first. Proprietio ships AI lease drafting, bill scan, maintenance triage. Buildium has limited AI tooling.
- Bilingual EN/ES. California §1632 compliance + Spanish tenant portal. Buildium does not advertise bilingual lease + portal support.
- Single product for HOA + commercial. One platform with dedicated HOA and commercial-RE tiers — no separate SKU to license. Buildium splits Association Management into a separate product line.
- Modern UI. Buildium's interface predates mobile-first design conventions; Proprietio is built for 2026.
Frequently asked
Is Proprietio really cheaper than Buildium?▾
At 50 units: Proprietio Starter $69/mo vs Buildium Growth $192/mo (= 2.8× difference). Plus Buildium's $2.35/EFT means a 50-unit landlord pays roughly $117 extra/mo in transaction fees alone. Total Proprietio: $69/mo. Total Buildium: $309/mo.
Can I migrate from Buildium to Proprietio?▾
Yes — Buildium CSV exports are a first-class import path. Field mapping covers units, tenants, leases, owners, vendors, and open balances. White-glove migration is free on Business and Enterprise.
Does Proprietio have the partner integrations Buildium has?▾
Proprietio integrates directly with Stripe, Plaid, QuickBooks, TransUnion, Zillow XML, BLS, Twilio, Resend. See /integrations for the full list. Anything not native today is on the Zapier pilot list.
How often is this comparison updated?▾
Comparison pages are re-verified quarterly. The exact date is stamped in the footer below.
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