Both Buildium and Yardi Breeze Premier offer comprehensive property management solutions, but they cater to different needs and preferences. Buildium is a unified system with robust accounting tools and a partnership with TransUnion for tenant screening. Yardi Breeze Premier is known for its user-friendliness, quick implementation, and scalable pricing model. The choice between the two depends on the specific requirements, portfolio size, and priorities of the property management company.
| Attribute | Buildium | Yardi Breeze Premier |
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| Name | Buildium | Yardi Breeze Premier |
| Description | Offers property accounting software to securely manage bank accounts, accept rent, and create reports. It integrates with TransUnion to provide tenant screening with access to criminal and credit background databases. Tenants can pay rent online through a resident portal with support for credit card, debit card, and e-checks (ACH). It provides a centralized platform to create, assign, and track maintenance tasks. It helps track lease terms, payment histories, and communication logs. It offers a suite of reports to understand portfolio performance. It offers dedicated portals for residents and owners. Mobile apps are available for both property managers and tenants on iPhone and Android devices. It offers an open API to build custom integrations and integrates with third-party services like accounting software and payment processors. Buildium offers customer support and onboarding teams with resources and support available through the Buildium Help Hub and Buildium Academy. It offers three pricing plans: Essential, Growth, and Premium. Buildium is designed to be a simple-to-use, unified property management system. | Tracks income and expenses, generates financial reports, manages payables, receivables, and general ledger functions. Supports trust accounts, batch processing, advanced general ledger controls, and job cost tracking. Generates customizable financial statements and allows users to click into transaction-level details. Tracks budgets, identifies problem areas, and prepares and e-files 1099s. Integrates with Yardi Resident Screening and RentCafe to streamline tenant screening. Provides access to Equifax credit reports, Beacon credit scores, and fraud checks. Integrates with Certn for criminal records, eviction histories, and watchlists. Allows for customization of screening criteria and provides analytics and reports on screening activity. Enables tenants to view balances, pay rent, and set up autopay online. Supports one-time or pre-authorized debit transactions and rent collection via debit and credit cards. ACH transactions have no charge for residents or property managers. Rent can be paid through a website portal, mobile app, text-to-pay, and even Amazon Alexa. Manages delinquencies and collections and automates recurring rent and fee postings. Tenants can submit maintenance requests online, including photos and videos, via a smartphone or tablet. Property managers can track the requests, assign them to vendors or employees, and monitor work order completion. Maintains a maintenance history by unit or tenant and allows for automatic charging of tenants for completed work. Manages leases, tracks rent payments, and communicates with tenants. Handles various lease types and automatically generates renewal reminders. Tracks lease expirations and allows for online lease execution with province-based documents and addenda. Offers advanced reporting and analytics tools to generate detailed reports on occupancy rates, rental income, and maintenance expenses. Tracks property performance and identifies trends. Provides customizable financial reports and offers property performance comparisons within an owner's portfolio. Centralizes communication with prospects, residents, and owners via text and email. Offers a tenant portal for communication and online services. Built-in CRM tools improve investor relations, and owner portals provide access to key metrics and documents. Offers a mobile app for both iOS and Android devices. The app allows property managers to manage properties on the go and stay connected with tenants. Tenants can use the app to make payments and enter maintenance requests. Integrates with accounting software like QuickBooks and Xero. Also integrates with CRM tools like Salesforce and marketing platforms like Mailchimp and Constant Contact. Supports integrations with background check providers and payment gateways. Offers customer support via phone and email. Users have access to a built-in help center with articles, FAQs, and instructional videos. Provides live chat support and free webinars and live training sessions. New users receive six weeks of hands-on support with a focus on data conversion, implementation, and training. Designed with a user-friendly interface and intuitive navigation. Offers automated workflows and fast setup. Users have praised its ease of use and quick implementation. |
| Price | Essential plan starts at $58/month, Growth plan starts at $183/month, Premium plan starts at $375/month | $1 per unit per month for residential properties (with a minimum) |
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