Buildium vs DoorLoop: which fits a growing property-management portfolio?
Both platforms target professional property managers, but their pricing structure and feature emphasis differ. This comparison uses public pricing verified from the vendors on October 4, 2026.
Research standard: plan and pricing details are checked against vendor-published sources. When exact portfolio pricing is not public, we label it quote-dependent rather than inventing a number. See our methodology.
Editorial relationship note: DoorLoop is included because it is relevant to this comparison. Portfolio Cost Guide does not currently have an affiliate relationship with DoorLoop.
Current starting prices
Buildium
Essential: from $62/month
Growth: from $192/month
Premium: from $400/month
DoorLoop
Starter: $69/month billed yearly for up to 10 units
Pro: starts at $149/month billed yearly
Premium: starts at $209/month billed yearly
DoorLoop recommends Pro for 10+ units. Actual cost depends on the unit tier selected.
Where the real cost can change
| Cost factor | Buildium | DoorLoop |
|---|---|---|
| Incoming ACH / EFT | Essential $2.35; Growth $1.35; Premium first 12 months free, then $0.60 | Starter tenant ACH fee $2.49; Pro $0.99; Premium free |
| eSignatures | Essential $5/document; Growth $1/document; Premium included | Pro $1/document; Premium included; Starter additional fees apply |
| Accounting | Strong built-in accounting across plans | Accounting and reporting included, with advanced financial reporting in higher tiers |
| API | Premium includes Open API | Premium positioned for API/integration flexibility |
Which one is better for 10–50 units?
If you manage for third-party owners and need formal owner reporting and property accounting, Buildium is often the more straightforward shortlist candidate. If your priority is an all-in-one workflow with a modern user experience, DoorLoop deserves a direct quote at your exact unit count.
Which one is better for 50–150 units?
At this size, model rent-payment transactions, signatures, staff permissions, reporting, integrations and month-end accounting time. A platform that costs more per month can still be cheaper if it removes recurring manual work.
Compare lower-cost options before committing to either professional suite.
Official pricing sources
Pricing reviewed October 4, 2026.