RentMerchant vs Buildium

RentMerchant: a Buildium alternative for landlords

Buildium is aimed at larger management companies. If you are an independent landlord, RentMerchant gives you online rent, leasing, and owner reporting without the overhead or per-unit pricing.

Independent landlords across the country use RentMerchant to get paid on time.

If you are comparing rent-collection tools

Buildium is built for property-management firms with big portfolios. RentMerchant is built for the landlord doing this themselves, so the setup is quick, the price is flat, and tenants can pay today.

Everything below is what RentMerchant actually does today. We are not going to put words in Buildium's mouth or invent a comparison table. If Buildium fits how you work, great. If you want free, flat-priced rent collection with the whole rental in one login, here is what you get.

What RentMerchant gives you

Built for independent landlords

No onboarding project. Add a property and the rent, invite your tenant, and you can be collecting this afternoon.

Owner and investor reporting included

If you manage for other people, each owner gets a read-only login with what was collected, the fee, and the net.

Flat pricing, not per-unit

Free for up to three properties. Pro is $15 a month for unlimited properties, so your cost does not climb with every door.

Why landlords choose RentMerchant

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Independent landlords use RentMerchant to get paid on time, every month.