Yardi Breeze Premier is better suited for larger property management companies that require a comprehensive and integrated solution with advanced features and reporting. Hemlane is a good option for smaller landlords who prioritize ease of use, automated rent collection, and responsive customer support.
| Attribute | Yardi Breeze Premier | Hemlane |
|---|---|---|
| Property Accounting Features | Accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, financial reporting, invoice management, vendor payments, tax document management (including 1099 e-filing and escrow account tracking), automated invoice processing, customizable financial statements, job costing tools, budget tracking, bank reconciliation, trust account management, centralized financial data, automated tasks. | Bank synchronization, income and expense tracking, automated rent collection, rent reminders, automatic late fees, financial tracking and reporting, financial reports, corporate and trust accounting |
| Tenant Screening Capabilities | Integration with ScreeningWorks Pro (criminal records, rental history, eviction data, landlord-tenant court records), income verification, online completion, integration with Yardi Resident Screening (Equifax credit reports, Beacon credit scores, fraud checks), screening criteria (rent-to-income ratios, residence history, employment history). | Straightforward tenant application, credit and background checks, detailed credit, background, and eviction checks, credit report, background check, eviction report, and income insights, instant recommendations, tenant pays |
| Online Rent Payment Processing | Debit, credit, and ACH payment options, automated recurring rent and fee postings, delinquency management, tenant balance viewing and online payments, integration with PayNearMe, rent deferral management, unauthorized rent increase controls. | Automates rent collection, tenants connect bank accounts, automated payments, tracks outstanding balances, automatically charges late fees, ACH transfer (free on paid plans), debit/credit card (3% fee) |
| Maintenance Request Management | Online submission, work order tracking, vendor invoice logging, joint tenant/landlord portal, photo/video attachments, ticketing, tracking, communication, automated tenant charges for work performed. | Tenants submit requests with photos, work order generation, vendor assignment, vendors receive job details via text/email, landlord updates, 24/7 emergency support and repair coordination (some plans) |
| Lease Tracking and Management | Lease management, rent payment tracking, automated reminders for lease renewals and rent increases, lease templates, e-signature capabilities, lease expiration tracking, tenant data management, online lease execution with state-specific agreements and addendums. | Lease tracking and management tools, tracks lease expirations and payment due dates, lease renewals and terminations, state-specific lease agreements (paid plans) |
| Reporting and Analytics Dashboards | Financial reports, owner statements, pro-rata summaries, customizable financial reports, property performance comparison, detailed reports on occupancy rates, rental income, maintenance expenses, Executive Dashboard (real-time analytics, applicant accept/decline rates, property performance snapshots, credit score distributions, marketing source effectiveness). | Reporting and analytics dashboards, key performance indicators (KPIs), rent payment status, financial reports (cash flow, income statements) |
| Communication Tools for Tenants and Owners | Text and email communication, resident portal (RentCafe), built-in CRM tools, investor portals (access to key metrics and documents), two-way texting. | Communication tools for tenants and owners, tenants and landlords stay connected, communication logged, centralized tenant portal |
| Mobile App Availability | iOS and Android apps available, property management on the go, tenant communication, maintenance request management, unit inspections, task completion. | No dedicated mobile app, accessible on any device with internet, mobile-friendly |
| Integration with Other Software | QuickBooks, Xero, Salesforce, Mailchimp, Constant Contact, StorLogix Cloud. | Does not offer extensive integrations with third-party software, does not integrate with QuickBooks, offers a guide to import financial data |
| Ease of Use and Implementation | User-friendly interface, centralized platform, streamlined commercial property management, Client Central resource database. | Intuitive dashboard and ease of use, user-friendly for landlords, training resources, tutorials, and webinars |
| Customer Support Availability and Quality | Free onboarding and support, live chat, video support, online tutorials, 8-16 hours of phone support, dedicated account manager for Breeze Premier users. | Good customer support, responsive live customer support, 24/7 emergency support (Essential plan), comprehensive knowledge base and onboarding materials |
| Price | $1 per residential unit or $2 per commercial unit (Breeze Plan, minimum spend applies). Higher minimum spend for Breeze Premier Plan. Annual billing, paid upfront. Additional fees apply for resident screening, renters insurance, online lease documents, and other add-ons. | Free version available; Paid plans: Basic (starts at $30/month + $2/unit), Essential (starts at $48/month + $20/unit), Complete (starts at $96/month + $68/unit); Tenant screening: $40 per report |
| Ratings | Not available | Not available |