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Head-to-head · Apartment Management Systems

Buildium vs Entrata

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Buildium #5 in Apartment Management Systems 8.8/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Buildium
Entrata #7 in Apartment Management Systems 8.6/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Entrata

Buildium leads on 0 checks, Entrata on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreBuildium · 8.8/10
  • Free trialonly Buildium

Buildium scores higher on our rubric for apartment management systems: 8.8 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.

Buildium is the better fit for property managers seeking broad tools and a trial. Entrata is the better fit for mid-market and enterprise multifamily operators.

  • Buildium fits best

    Property managers seeking broad tools and a trial

  • Entrata fits best

    Mid-market and enterprise multifamily operators

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Side by side

Feature Buildium 8.8/10 Visit ↗ Entrata 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.6
Ranking #5 in Apartment Management Systems #7 in Apartment Management Systems
Best for Property managers seeking broad tools and a trial Mid-market and enterprise multifamily operators
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — Pricing on request
Free plan — Not checked yet
Free trial 14 days —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Phone, Tickets, Docs Email, Phone, Docs
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Buildium 1/5 · Entrata 1/5
Resident portal Not checked yet Not checked yet
Online rent payments Not checked yet Not checked yet
Maintenance tracking Not checked yet Not checked yet
Accounting tools ✓ ✓
Mobile app Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines accounting, rent collection, leasing, screening, and maintenance workflows
  • Resident portal supports payments, documents, communications, and maintenance requests
  • Mobile apps, Marketplace integrations, and an Open API support varied portfolios
  • Combines leasing, rent collection, maintenance, accounting, and marketing
  • ResidentPortal supports payments, documents, maintenance requests, and communications
  • APIs, webhooks, sandbox environments, and AI workflows support automation
Cons
  • No free plan; access begins with paid plans after the trial
  • Transaction, setup, screening, inspection, and eSignature fees may apply
  • Open API and the full AI and automation suite are limited to Premium
  • Pricing is sales-led, requiring buyers to contact Entrata
  • The stated company-size fit centers on mid-market and enterprise operators
  • Resident mobile applications are provided for iOS and Android
Our verdict

Buildium is cloud-based property management software for landlords, property managers, condominiums, homeowner associations, and real estate professionals. It supports residential, multifamily, commercial, student housing, community…

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Entrata is a cloud and mobile property management platform for multifamily owners and operators. It brings leasing applications, screening, electronic lease execution, resident communications, online rent payments, maintenance workflows,…

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  1. BuildiumApartment Management Systems 8.814-day trial
  2. EntrataApartment Management Systems 8.6Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Buildium — where it wins

    • Combines accounting, rent collection, leasing, screening, and maintenance workflows
    • Resident portal supports payments, documents, communications, and maintenance requests
    • Mobile apps, Marketplace integrations, and an Open API support varied portfolios

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; access begins with paid plans after the trial
    • Transaction, setup, screening, inspection, and eSignature fees may apply
    • Open API and the full AI and automation suite are limited to Premium

  • Entrata — where it wins

    • Combines leasing, rent collection, maintenance, accounting, and marketing
    • ResidentPortal supports payments, documents, maintenance requests, and communications
    • APIs, webhooks, sandbox environments, and AI workflows support automation

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is sales-led, requiring buyers to contact Entrata
    • The stated company-size fit centers on mid-market and enterprise operators
    • Resident mobile applications are provided for iOS and Android
  • Buildium8.8/10 · 14-day trial

    A broad property-management suite spanning accounting, leasing, maintenance, and resident services.

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  • Entrata8.6/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad multifamily platform spanning leasing, residents, maintenance, accounting, and automation.

    Visit EntrataFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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