RentRedi vs Buildium: pricing and fees in 2026

RentRedi and Buildium are priced for different customers. RentRedi is one flat plan, $12 a month billed annually or $29.95 month to month, with unlimited units and teammates. Buildium is built for management companies, starts at $65 a month on Essential, and rises with unit count, with separate fees for payments and e-signatures.

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

Side by side

 RentRediBuildiumRentra
Starting price$12 a month billed annually; $29.95 month to monthFrom $65 a month (Essential)$5 per unit per month, $25 monthly minimum
How it's pricedOne flat price, unlimited unitsBy plan, rising with unit countPer unit, every feature included
Free plan or trialNo free trial; 30-day money-back guarantee14-day free trial with sample data, no card required14-day free trial, no card to start
Built forLandlords who want one flat price at any unit countProperty management companies with owner clientsLandlords who manage their own rentals
Incoming bank paymentsNot listed on its pricing page$2.35 each on Essential, $1.35 on Growth0.8% per payment, capped at $5
Tenant screening$39.99, or $49.99 with income verification, paid by the tenant$17 per screening, or $35 paid by the applicantNot offered (on the roadmap)

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

RentRedi

  • Annual: $12 a month Billed annually.
  • 6-month: $20 a month Billed every six months.
  • Monthly: $29.95 a month Billed monthly.

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 RentRedi if

  • You manage your own rentals and want one price that doesn't grow with your units.
  • You don't need an owner portal or accounting for owner clients.
  • You're willing to pay a year up front. The $12 rate is on annual billing.

Pick Buildium if

  • You manage rentals for other owners and need an owner portal.
  • You want workflow automation, analytics, and live phone support, which start on Growth.
  • You want a 14-day free trial before paying. RentRedi offers a 30-day money-back guarantee instead.

Where Rentra fits

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

Rentra sits nearer RentRedi: it is built for landlords who manage their own rentals. It costs more than RentRedi's annual plan and less than Buildium Essential's starting price up to 12 units. What its $5 a unit pays for is AI that answers tenant texts from the lease, triages repairs, and texts your vendors after you approve. It has no screening, listings, or team access.

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RentRedi vs Buildium FAQ

Is RentRedi cheaper than Buildium?

Yes, at every portfolio size on published prices. RentRedi is $12 a month billed annually or $29.95 month to month, with unlimited units. Buildium's Essential plan starts at $65 a month and rises with unit count.

Who is each one built for?

RentRedi is built for landlords and investors managing their own units, at one flat price. Buildium is built for property management companies and includes an owners portal on every plan.

Do RentRedi and Buildium have free trials?

Buildium has a 14-day free trial with no credit card. RentRedi charges when you subscribe and offers a full refund within 30 days.

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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.