Buildium vs Vagaro

Buildium8.8Visit Vagaro8.5Visit

Higher score Buildium #2 in Industry Management software 8.8/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 2 features Visit Buildium

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Vagaro #5 in Industry Management software 8.5/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 2 features Visit Vagaro

• Buildium fits best

  Property managers seeking a full-featured platform

• Vagaro fits best

  Small service businesses focused on booking

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Side by side

Feature	Buildium 8.8/10 Visit ↗	Vagaro 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.5
Ranking	#2 in Industry Management software	#5 in Industry Management software
Best for	Property managers seeking a full-featured platform	Small service businesses focused on booking
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	—	$30/mo
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	14 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support	Phone, Tickets, Docs	Live chat, Docs
Compliance	2FA	HIPAA
Integrations	50+ integrations	10 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Buildium 0/2 · Vagaro 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	Online booking pages and website widgets let customers book appointments. Two-way Google Calendar sync and automated reminders support scheduling. Payments, classes, memberships, and reporting extend beyond appointment booking.
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	The $30 monthly One Location plan may not suit businesses seeking free software. Its strongest fit is booking-led service businesses, not broader industry operations. Pricing varies by country and employee calendar count.
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… Read the review →	Vagaro is cloud-based business management software for salons, spas, barbers, fitness businesses, and other wellness providers. It brings appointment and class booking, employee calendars, customer management, payment processing,… Read the review →

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

• Vagaro — where it wins

  • Online booking pages and website widgets let customers book appointments.
  • Two-way Google Calendar sync and automated reminders support scheduling.
  • Payments, classes, memberships, and reporting extend beyond appointment booking.

  Where it doesn't

  • The $30 monthly One Location plan may not suit businesses seeking free software.
  • Its strongest fit is booking-led service businesses, not broader industry operations.
  • Pricing varies by country and employee calendar count.

• Buildium8.8/10 · 14-day trial

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

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• Vagaro8.5/10 · Paid

  A booking-led management suite with payments, reminders, classes, and reporting.

  Visit VagaroFull verdict →