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Head-to-head · Tenant Portal Software

Arthur vs Buildium

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Arthur #3 in Tenant Portal Software 9.0/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Arthur
Buildium #4 in Tenant Portal Software 8.9/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Buildium

Arthur leads on 0 checks, Buildium on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreArthur · 9.0/10
  • Free trialonly Buildium

Arthur scores higher on our rubric for tenant portal software: 9.0 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #4.

Arthur is the better fit for managers wanting a priced all-in-one platform. Buildium is the better fit for property managers needing accounting and portals.

  • Arthur fits best

    Managers wanting a priced all-in-one platform

  • Buildium fits best

    Property managers needing accounting and portals

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Side by side

Feature Arthur 9.0/10 Visit ↗ Buildium 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.9
Ranking #3 in Tenant Portal Software #4 in Tenant Portal Software
Best for Managers wanting a priced all-in-one platform Property managers needing accounting and portals
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price £82.50/unit/mo —
Free plan — —
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Tickets Phone, Tickets, Docs
Compliance GDPR 2FA
Integrations 8 integrations 50+ integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Arthur 0/5 · Buildium 0/5
Maintenance requests Not checked yet Not checked yet
Online rent payments Not checked yet Not checked yet
Resident messaging Not checked yet Not checked yet
Document sharing Not checked yet Not checked yet
Property integrations Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Mobile access Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Covers tenant portals, rent tracking, maintenance, accounting and compliance
  • Includes web, iOS, Android and API access
  • Connects with Xero, QuickBooks, Fixflo and major property portals
  • Resident portal and mobile access support payments and maintenance requests
  • Combines accounting, leasing, screening, inspections, and maintenance workflows
  • Growth and Premium plans add automation, analytics, AI, and Open API access
Cons
  • No free plan for smaller or trial-focused teams
  • Plans use annual billing and monthly prices may exclude VAT or services
  • Included unit allowances range from 55 to 70 by plan
  • Paid platform with no free plan
  • Open API and the full AI and automation suite require Premium
  • Portfolios over 5,000 units and community associations require contacting sales
Our verdict

Arthur brings property, tenancy, stakeholder, maintenance, compliance and financial workflows into one cloud-based platform. It is aimed at landlords, letting agents, student housing providers and social housing organisations that need…

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Buildium is a cloud-based property management platform for managers overseeing residential, multifamily, commercial, student housing, and community association portfolios. Its scope covers property accounting, financial reporting, online…

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  1. ArthurTenant Portal Software 9.0Paid
  2. BuildiumTenant Portal Software 8.914-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Arthur — where it wins

    • Covers tenant portals, rent tracking, maintenance, accounting and compliance
    • Includes web, iOS, Android and API access
    • Connects with Xero, QuickBooks, Fixflo and major property portals

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan for smaller or trial-focused teams
    • Plans use annual billing and monthly prices may exclude VAT or services
    • Included unit allowances range from 55 to 70 by plan

  • Buildium — where it wins

    • Resident portal and mobile access support payments and maintenance requests
    • Combines accounting, leasing, screening, inspections, and maintenance workflows
    • Growth and Premium plans add automation, analytics, AI, and Open API access

    Where it doesn't

    • Paid platform with no free plan
    • Open API and the full AI and automation suite require Premium
    • Portfolios over 5,000 units and community associations require contacting sales
  • Arthur9.0/10 · Paid

    A broad property management suite with tenant, finance, maintenance and compliance workflows.

    Visit ArthurFull verdict →
  • Buildium8.9/10 · 14-day trial

    A broad property management suite with resident portals, accounting, payments, and maintenance tools.

    Visit BuildiumFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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