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Head-to-head · Industry Management software

Buildium vs Toast

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Buildium #2 in Industry Management software 8.8/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 2 features Visit Buildium
Toast #4 in Industry Management software 8.6/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 2 features Visit Toast

Buildium leads on 0 checks, Toast 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 scoreBuildium · 8.8/10
  • Free trialonly Buildium

Buildium scores higher on our rubric for industry management software: 8.8 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #4.

Buildium is the better fit for property managers seeking a full-featured platform. Toast is the better fit for restaurants managing POS and front-of-house operations.

  • Buildium fits best

    Property managers seeking a full-featured platform

  • Toast fits best

    Restaurants managing POS and front-of-house operations

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Side by side

Feature Buildium 8.8/10 Visit ↗ Toast 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.6
Ranking #2 in Industry Management software #4 in Industry Management software
Best for Property managers seeking a full-featured platform Restaurants managing POS and front-of-house operations
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — —
Free plan — —
Free trial 14 days —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Phone, Tickets, Docs Phone, Live chat · 24/7
Integrations 50+ integrations 200+ integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Buildium 0/2 · Toast 0/2
Mobile apps Not checked yet Not checked yet
Industry compliance Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Industries supported Not checked yet Not checked yet
Deployment Not checked yet Not checked yet
User limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Listed integrations Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines accounting, rent collection, leasing and maintenance workflows
  • Resident portal supports payments, documents and maintenance requests
  • Mobile apps, 50 marketplace integrations and an open API
  • Combines POS and payment processing with online ordering options.
  • Supports reservations, waitlists, floor plans, and table status management.
  • Includes tools for scheduling, payroll, tips, and inventory management.
Cons
  • No free plan; the product is paid
  • Essential includes only basic accounting, maintenance and leasing features
  • Pricing also includes transaction, setup and service fees
  • Starter Kit hardware configuration includes only one terminal.
  • Additional charges may apply for subsequent devices.
  • Published pricing applies to new customers and single locations.
Our verdict

Buildium brings property accounting, rent collection, leasing, tenant screening, maintenance workflows and resident communications into a cloud platform for landlords, property managers, associations and real estate professionals. It…

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Toast is a cloud-based restaurant platform for operators that want point of sale and front-of-house tools alongside broader management capabilities. It supports dine-in, takeout, delivery, and online orders, with menu management, sales…

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  1. BuildiumIndustry Management software 8.814-day trial
  2. ToastIndustry Management software 8.6Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Buildium — where it wins

    • Combines accounting, rent collection, leasing and maintenance workflows
    • Resident portal supports payments, documents and maintenance requests
    • Mobile apps, 50 marketplace integrations and an open API

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; the product is paid
    • Essential includes only basic accounting, maintenance and leasing features
    • Pricing also includes transaction, setup and service fees

  • Toast — where it wins

    • Combines POS and payment processing with online ordering options.
    • Supports reservations, waitlists, floor plans, and table status management.
    • Includes tools for scheduling, payroll, tips, and inventory management.

    Where it doesn't

    • Starter Kit hardware configuration includes only one terminal.
    • Additional charges may apply for subsequent devices.
    • Published pricing applies to new customers and single locations.
  • Buildium8.8/10 · 14-day trial

    A broad property management platform with accounting, leasing, maintenance and resident tools.

    Visit BuildiumFull verdict →
  • Toast8.6/10 · Paid

    A cloud-based restaurant platform spanning POS, ordering, reservations, staffing, and inventory.

    Visit ToastFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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