Buildium is built for larger operators and still leans on separate bookkeeping. Rentwelly puts a real double-entry ledger under property management — balanced to the penny, at flat pricing that fits smaller portfolios.
Reflects Rentwelly's positioning and common market observations; verify current Buildium features and pricing on their site.
Flat monthly plans from $39/mo, so small and growing portfolios aren't priced out by unit minimums.
A true general ledger sits under the app — no exporting to QuickBooks, no month-end reconciling.
Split shared bills by amount and get a precise P&L for each building, down to the transaction.
Import your data by CSV and get running quickly — without a long onboarding project.
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Start free or book a demo — we'll help you move your data over.
Yes. Buildium is built for larger management companies and its accounting can feel heavy for independent landlords. Rentwelly gives you the same essentials — leases, tenants, online rent, and a real ledger — in a simpler, friendlier app, with flat pricing from $39/mo.
Yes. Rentwelly runs on a true double-entry general ledger with cash or accrual reporting, per-property P&L, balance sheet, trial balance, A/R aging, owner statements, and 1099s — every figure drills down to the source transaction.
You can import your core records via CSV — properties, units, tenants, and balances — so you keep your history and get running quickly. We can help with the mapping during your trial.
Rentwelly uses predictable flat monthly plans by portfolio size with no per-unit minimums. Buildium typically prices by unit count with tiers; check their current pricing to compare for your portfolio.
No — accounting is built in, so you don't need QuickBooks or a separate bookkeeping tool on the side.
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