Buildium vs Hemlane

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Higher score Buildium #10 in Property Management Software 6.6/10 14-day trial ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Buildium

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Hemlane #18 in Property Management Software 6.2/10 Free plan · paid from $30/mo · 14-day trial Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Hemlane

• Buildium fits best

  Growing property management businesses

• Hemlane fits best

  Small landlords starting with rental management

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Side by side

Feature	Buildium 6.6/10 Visit ↗	Hemlane 6.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	6.6	6.2
Ranking	#10 in Property Management Software	#18 in Property Management Software
Best for	Growing property management businesses	Small landlords starting with rental management
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Not published	$30/mo
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	—
Free trial length	14 days · no card needed	14 days
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Phone, Tickets, Docs	Docs · 24/7
Compliance	2FA	2FA
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Buildium 5/5 · Hemlane 5/5
Online rent collection	✓	✓
Tenant portal	✓	✓
Maintenance management	✓	✓
Property accounting	✓	✓
Lease management	✓	✓
Specs
Included units	Not published	Not published
Mobile app coverage	Ios and android	Ios and android
Our review
Pros	Combines accounting, payments, leasing, maintenance, and reporting Supports resident portals, mobile apps, digital leases, and eSignature Offers integrations and an Open API on the Premium plan	Free Starter plan includes advertising, screening, and rental accounting Online rent collection, lease tools, and a tenant portal Higher tiers add repair coordination and leasing services
Cons	No free plan is available Open API access is reserved for the Premium plan Some portfolio pricing requires contacting sales	Paid plans start at $30 per month The mobile app is for tenants, not owners or property managers Support channels list documentation
Our verdict	Buildium is a cloud-based property management platform for businesses managing residential, multifamily, commercial, student housing, and community association portfolios. It brings together property accounting, financial reporting, online… Read the review →	Hemlane is cloud and mobile property management software for landlords, rental owners, property managers, agents, and brokerages. Its Starter plan gives small landlords a free way to handle rental advertising, applicant and tenant… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Buildium — where it wins

  • Combines accounting, payments, leasing, maintenance, and reporting
  • Supports resident portals, mobile apps, digital leases, and eSignature
  • Offers integrations and an Open API on the Premium plan

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan is available
  • Open API access is reserved for the Premium plan
  • Some portfolio pricing requires contacting sales

• Hemlane — where it wins

  • Free Starter plan includes advertising, screening, and rental accounting
  • Online rent collection, lease tools, and a tenant portal
  • Higher tiers add repair coordination and leasing services

  Where it doesn't

  • Paid plans start at $30 per month
  • The mobile app is for tenants, not owners or property managers
  • Support channels list documentation

• Buildium6.6/10 · 14-day trial

  A broad property management suite for growing businesses that need accounting, operations, and resident tools.

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• Hemlane6.2/10 · Free plan · paid from $30/mo · 14-day trial

  A free entry plan covers rental basics; paid tiers add leasing and maintenance support.

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