By Alex Morgan | April 24, 2026
Buildium is a serious mid-market PM platform, but the published tier pricing doesn't pencil out for landlords under ~50 doors. Here are five honest alternatives — including a free-forever option.
Why Landlords Look for Buildium Alternatives
Buildium has been around for a long time, and for established PM companies with hundreds of doors it's a defensible choice. But for independent landlords and small property managers, the published tier pricing — Essential, Growth, Premium — climbs quickly with unit count. Add the per-transaction tenant payment fees and a setup charge, and you're looking at meaningful monthly cost just to organize your own rentals.
If you're searching for "Buildium alternatives," you're probably looking for one or more of these:
1. RentAdminly — Free Forever, Unlimited Properties
RentAdminly is 100% free forever for unlimited properties, with all 14 tools included on day one. There is no Essential / Growth / Premium tier and no setup fee. The only cost on the platform is the standard ACH bank-processing fee on rent transactions, which most landlords pass through to the tenant.
Best for: independent landlords and PM companies under ~50 doors who want a modern UI and PM workflows (clients, statements, payouts, 1099) without a recurring subscription.
Read the full RentAdminly vs Buildium comparison.
2. RentRedi — Flat Per-Landlord Subscription
RentRedi charges roughly $9–$19.