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Head-to-head · Student Housing Software

StarRez vs Housing.Cloud

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score StarRez #1 in Student Housing Software 9.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 6 features Visit StarRez
Housing.Cloud #2 in Student Housing Software 9.3/10 Pricing on request ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Housing.Cloud

StarRez leads on 0 checks, Housing.Cloud on 0, and 6 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 scoreStarRez · 9.4/10
  • Most featuresHousing.Cloud · 6 of 6

StarRez scores higher on our rubric for student housing software: 9.4 against 9.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #2.

StarRez is the better fit for large, complex student-housing operations. Housing.Cloud is the better fit for universities needing deep housing workflows.

  • StarRez fits best

    Large, complex student-housing operations

  • Housing.Cloud fits best

    Universities needing deep housing workflows

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Side by side

Feature StarRez 9.4/10 Visit ↗ Housing.Cloud 9.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 9.3
Ranking #1 in Student Housing Software #2 in Student Housing Software
Best for Large, complex student-housing operations Universities needing deep housing workflows
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request Pricing on request
Free plan Not checked yet Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Support Tickets, Docs · 24/7 Email, Phone, Live chat, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, PCI DSS, HIPAA, GDPR, SSO/SAML SOC 2, SSO/SAML
Integrations 15 integrations 8 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features StarRez 0/6 · Housing.Cloud 6/6
Bed-space leasing Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Roommate matching Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Bed assignments Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Resident communications Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Maintenance workflows Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Resident portal Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Bed capacity Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Covers leasing, payments, maintenance, accounting, inspections, and communications
  • Supports room and roommate selection with resident self-service tools
  • Offers web, iOS, Android, AI features, and broad system integrations
  • Covers applications, assignments, roommate matching, and occupancy
  • Connects with Banner, Colleague, PeopleSoft, Workday, and payment tools
  • Includes portals, help desk, communications, billing, and reporting
Cons
  • Pricing requires a contact-sales process rather than published plan tiers
  • Its broad scope may exceed the needs of smaller housing teams
  • Configuration may require more planning than a narrowly focused tool
  • Pricing requires a sales conversation
  • Broad functionality may require operational configuration
  • Focused on colleges and universities rather than general property management
Our verdict

StarRez is a configurable housing and residential community management platform for universities, student accommodation providers, build-to-rent operators, co-living communities, staff housing teams, and related organizations. Its coverage…

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Housing.Cloud is a cloud-based student housing platform for colleges and universities. It brings applications, forms, room selection, roommate matching, bed and room assignments, occupancy management, billing, communications, reporting,…

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  1. StarRezStudent Housing Software 9.4Pricing on request
  2. Housing.CloudStudent Housing Software 9.3Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • StarRez — where it wins

    • Covers leasing, payments, maintenance, accounting, inspections, and communications
    • Supports room and roommate selection with resident self-service tools
    • Offers web, iOS, Android, AI features, and broad system integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires a contact-sales process rather than published plan tiers
    • Its broad scope may exceed the needs of smaller housing teams
    • Configuration may require more planning than a narrowly focused tool

  • Housing.Cloud — where it wins

    • Covers applications, assignments, roommate matching, and occupancy
    • Connects with Banner, Colleague, PeopleSoft, Workday, and payment tools
    • Includes portals, help desk, communications, billing, and reporting

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires a sales conversation
    • Broad functionality may require operational configuration
    • Focused on colleges and universities rather than general property management
  • StarRez9.4/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad student-housing platform for complex operations across leasing, finance, and resident services.

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  • Housing.Cloud9.3/10 · Pricing on request

    A specialized platform for managing student housing from application through occupancy.

    Visit Housing.CloudFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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