ValleyUnit vs Buildium
Right-sized for individual landlords - not for 5,000-unit operators
Buildium is built for enterprise property managers
Buildium is a capable enterprise platform. Its plans start around $52/month for 20 units and scale to support operators with 5,000+ units. The feature surface and the UI complexity reflect that audience.
If you own 5 units yourself, you are paying for tenant screening workflows, vendor 1099 management, owner statements, and accounting modules tuned for a PM company with staff.
Feature Comparison
See how ValleyUnit compares to Buildium for the small landlord
| Feature | ValleyUnit | Buildium |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $0/mo (Free), $19/mo (Starter) | ~$52/mo (Essential, 20 units min) |
| Minimum units to access platform | 1 unit | 20 units (Essential tier) |
| Online rent collection | Yes | Yes |
| Time to onboard | 10 minutes | Multi-day setup; recommended training |
| Tax-ready Schedule E export | Yes (included) | Yes (full accounting suite) |
| Maintenance request tracking | Yes (included) | Yes |
| Audience focus | 1-10 unit individual landlord | 20-5000+ unit PM companies |
| Full data export (CSV + JSON) | One-click | Limited |
| Critical security alerts (bank, MFA, password) | Yes | Limited |
| Owner statements + vendor 1099 module | Not included (not needed for 1-10 units) | Yes (full enterprise suite) |
You should not pay for features you will never use
Buildium is a fine platform for property management companies with dozens to thousands of doors. ValleyUnit is built specifically for the landlord with 1-10 units who needs to collect rent, track maintenance, and prepare for taxes without enterprise complexity.
Choose the tool sized for your portfolio.
Your data, your control
- One-click CSV + JSON export of everything
- No vendor lock-in - take your data anywhere
- Complete transaction history, not just summaries
- Export payments, properties, leases, maintenance, messages
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