Head-to-head · Property Management Software
Buildium vs Innago
Buildium leads on 0 checks, Innago on 1, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreBuildium · 7.8/10
- Free planonly Innago
- Free trialonly Buildium
Buildium scores higher on our rubric for property management software: 7.8 against 7.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #13 and #20.
Innago offers free plan; Buildium doesn't.
Buildium is the better fit for growing property management businesses. Innago is the better fit for landlords prioritizing free core management.
- Buildium fits best
Growing property management businesses
- Innago fits best
Landlords prioritizing free core management
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Side by side
| Feature | Buildium 7.8/10 Visit ↗ | Innago 7.1/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.8 | 7.1 |
| Ranking | #13 in Property Management Software | #20 in Property Management Software |
| Best for | Growing property management businesses | Landlords prioritizing free core management |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free |
| Starting price | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | 14 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Phone, Tickets, Docs | Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs |
| Compliance | 2FA | SOC 2, PCI DSS, 2FA |
| Integrations | 50+ integrations | 3 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features Buildium 5/5 · Innago 5/5 | ||
| Online rent collection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tenant portal | ✓ | ✓ |
| Maintenance management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Property accounting | ✓ | ✓ |
| Lease management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Included units | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Mobile app coverage | Ios and android | Ios and android |
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| 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 → |
Innago is property management software for independent landlords, property managers, and real estate investors. Its core coverage spans online rent collection, recurring automatic payments, tenant screening, digital lease signing, document… 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
Innago — where it wins
- No monthly subscription, setup fee, or contract
- Covers rent, screening, leases, maintenance, and reporting
- Web, iOS, and Android access with tenant portals
Where it doesn't
- Accounting is focused on tracking and financial reports
- Integration options center on QuickBooks and Ledgre
- May be less suitable for deeper accounting workflows
- Buildium7.8/10 · 14-day trial
A broad property management suite for growing businesses that need accounting, operations, and resident tools.
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A free, broad property management toolkit for independent landlords.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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