Buildium Pricing in 2026: What It Actually Costs
Buildium plans and prices
| Plan | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | $62/mo | flat, no unit minimum published |
| Growth | $192/mo | flat |
| Premium | $400/mo | flat |
Source: Buildium's pricing page, read September 2026.
The fees that are not in the sticker price
This is where comparisons usually go wrong. The subscription is the part everyone quotes; the per-transaction and per-document charges are what actually show up on the statement.
| Charge | What it costs |
|---|---|
| Incoming EFT | $2.35/txn on Essential, $1.35 on Growth, free for 12 months then $0.60 on Premium |
| Outgoing EFT | $0.99 per transaction on every tier |
| Card payments | 2.99% |
| Bank account setup | $99 per account on Essential; first 10 free on Growth, first 100 on Premium |
| Tenant screening | $17 standard, $35 applicant-paid, $20 enhanced on Growth and Premium |
| E-signature | $5 per document on Essential, $1 on Growth, unlimited on Premium |
| Property inspections | $99 setup plus $40-95/mo on Essential; included on Growth and Premium |
| 1099 e-filing | $50 per batch plus $4.50 per form |
| Remote check printing | $30 setup plus $1.50 per check |
How LandlordPro compares
LandlordPro is $19 at ten units, with e-signatures, inspections and the notices included and nothing charged per document. Prices are on the pricing page, not behind a call.
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Start freeFrequently asked questions
How much does Buildium cost?
Essential $62/mo; Growth $192/mo; Premium $400/mo. Read from Buildium's pricing page in September 2026.
Does Buildium charge fees on top of the subscription?
Yes. Incoming EFT: $2.35/txn on Essential, $1.35 on Growth, free for 12 months then $0.60 on Premium; Outgoing EFT: $0.99 per transaction on every tier; Card payments: 2.99%.
Is Buildium worth it for a small landlord?
Buildium's sticker price is the smallest part of the bill. Essential at $62 a month arrives with a $99 charge per bank account, $5 per e-signature and $99 plus a monthly fee to turn inspections on. A ten-unit landlord signing four leases a year and running move-in inspections is well past $100 a month before a tenant has paid anything.
What is the cheapest alternative to Buildium?
LandlordPro is free for two properties and up to four units, then $19, $49 and $99 a month by portfolio size. LandlordPro is $19 at ten units, with e-signatures, inspections and the notices included and nothing charged per document.