DoorLoop vs Buildium: pricing and fees in 2026

DoorLoop prices per unit, from $2.50 a month on its One plan, with a minimum spend its pricing page tells you to ask about. Buildium prices by plan, from $65 a month on Essential, with fees for payments, e-signatures, and inspections on the lower plans. Both are built for management companies.

Prices read from DoorLoop's pricing page and Buildium's pricing page on November 9, 2026.

Side by side

 DoorLoopBuildiumRentra
Starting priceFrom $2.50 per unit per month, with a minimum spendFrom $65 a month (Essential)$5 per unit per month, $25 monthly minimum
How it's pricedPer unit, three plans, minimum spend on eachBy plan, rising with unit countPer unit, every feature included
Free plan or trialNo free plan listed14-day free trial with sample data, no card required14-day free trial, no card to start
Built forManagement companies and larger portfolios with a teamProperty management companies with owner clientsLandlords who manage their own rentals
Incoming bank payments$1.50 each on One; free on Connect and Multiply$2.35 each on Essential, $1.35 on Growth0.8% per payment, capped at $5
Tenant screening$35 per report$17 per screening, or $35 paid by the applicantNot offered (on the roadmap)
AI for tenant messagesReceptionist Agent on Connect, from $4.00 a unitLumina AI Workforce add-on; included on PremiumIncluded: AI answers tenant texts from the lease

Rentra is our product. We've tried to be fair about where others fit better. It is in the table for reference.

Plans and prices

DoorLoop

  • DoorLoop One: Starting at $2.50 per unit per month As low as $1.50 per unit above 100 units. Minimum spend and units apply.
  • DoorLoop Connect: Starting at $4.00 per unit per month Minimum spend and units apply.
  • DoorLoop Multiply: Starting at $5.00 per unit per month Invite only. Minimum spend and units apply.

Buildium

  • Essential: Starting at $65 a month Buildium's price calculator lists Essential for up to 40 units.
  • Growth: Starting at $202 a month Onboarding is required on Growth and Premium.
  • Premium: Starting at $420 a month

Which one fits

Pick DoorLoop if

  • You want unlimited users, an owner portal, and API access on the entry plan.
  • You want an AI agent that answers tenant texts, calls, and portal messages, which comes with Connect.
  • You collect a lot of rent by ACH. Connect and Multiply include free incoming ACH.

Pick Buildium if

  • You want the plan price published up front, with a 14-day free trial.
  • You have a small portfolio. Buildium's Essential plan starts at $65 a month, and DoorLoop's minimum spend is by request.
  • You want inspections and live phone support in the plan price, which start on Growth.

Where Rentra fits

Rentra is our product. We've tried to be fair about where others fit better.

If you manage your own rentals and what you want from either product is AI that answers tenants and sorts repairs, Rentra includes both at $5 a unit with a $25 monthly minimum. It has no owner portal, team access, listings, or screening, so a management company is better served by DoorLoop or Buildium.

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DoorLoop vs Buildium FAQ

Is DoorLoop cheaper than Buildium?

It depends on your unit count and on DoorLoop's minimum spend, which its pricing page does not list. DoorLoop One starts at $2.50 per unit per month. Buildium Essential starts at $65 a month and rises with units.

Which charges less for ACH rent payments?

DoorLoop charges $1.50 per incoming ACH payment on One and nothing on Connect and Multiply. Buildium charges $2.35 on Essential and $1.35 on Growth, and Premium is free for 12 months, then $0.60.

Do both include an owner portal?

Yes. DoorLoop lists owner and tenant portals on every plan, and Buildium lists an owners portal on every plan.

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Try Rentra on your own rentals

Upload a signed lease and Rentra sets up the tenant, the rent and the lease dates. Free for 14 days, then $5 a unit a month.