PaxRent vs Buildium
Buildium's full AI suite is on its Premium plan, from $400 a month; PaxRent's agent is on its only plan.
The short version
Three differences, read from Buildium's own pages on Oct 6, 2026.
Buildium's pricing page lists plans that start at $62, $192 and $400 a month and states no per-unit rate; PaxRent's price per unit is on the page.
Buildium's Premium plan carries its Lumina AI features and its Open API; PaxRent includes the agent and the API on the one plan.
Buildium's e-signatures cost $5 a document on Essential and $1 on Growth; PaxRent includes an e-signature allowance in the per-unit price.
Pricing Comparison
What each one charges, as stated on their own pages.
PaxRent
- Annual billing
- $2/unit/mo
- Monthly billing
- $3/unit/mo
- Minimum
- $19/mo (annual)
- Setup fee
- None
Buildium
- Essential
- From $62/mo
- Growth
- From $192/mo
- Premium
- From $400/mo
Buildium publishes a starting price per plan, not a per-unit rate, so this page does not compute a cost by portfolio size. It also offers a 14-day free trial. Buildium figures from buildium.com/pricing, read Oct 6, 2026. PaxRent: $2/unit/month, billed annually.
Feature Comparison
Grouped by area. Every Buildium cell links to the page it was read from, with the date.
| Feature | PaxRent | Buildium |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing and plans | ||
| Published price | $2 per unit, billed annually | Plans start at $62, $192 or $400 a monthbuildium.com/pricing, read |
| Free trial | None | 14 days, no credit cardbuildium.com/pricing, read |
| AI | ||
| AI assistant | Included on the one plan | Buildium's AI Assistant from Essentialbuildium.com/pricing, read |
| Full AI suite | Included on the one plan | Lumina AI features included with PremiumBuildium Lumina AI page, read |
| AI agents | Drafts the work, then waits for your approval | AI Workforce: maintenance, leasing, accounting, resident experience and business operations agentsBuildium Lumina AI page, read |
| Accounting and payments | ||
| Online payments and autopay | Yes | Listedbuildium.com/pricing, read |
| Accounting | Double-entry ledger with bank reconciliation | Listedbuildium.com/pricing, read |
| Portals and maintenance | ||
| Resident portal | Yes | Listedbuildium.com/pricing, read |
| Owner portal | Yes | On every planbuildium.com/pricing, read |
| Maintenance management | Yes | Listedbuildium.com/pricing, read |
| Leasing and documents | ||
| E-signatures | Included (monthly allowance) | $5 a document on Essential, $1 on Growth, unlimited on Premiumbuildium.com/pricing, read |
| Integrations and API | ||
| Public API | Included (daily call allowance) | Open API on Premiumbuildium.com/pricing, read |
Who Should Choose PaxRent?
PaxRent is the better choice when:
- You want the price per unit on the page instead of a starting price per plan.
- You want the AI agent and the public API on the same plan as everything else, with every consequential action waiting for your approval.
- You want an e-signature allowance included instead of priced per document.
- You want to start without a trial form or a sales step: No setup fee. Price locked for 24 months.
Who Should Choose Buildium?
We believe in honesty. Here's when Buildium might be the better fit:
- You want a free trial before you commit; Buildium offers 14 days with sample data.
- You want Buildium's marketplace integrations and phone support tiers (live phone support on Growth and Premium).
- You are already on Buildium and the move costs more than it saves.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about switching from Buildium to PaxRent.
Is PaxRent cheaper than Buildium?
Buildium publishes a starting monthly price for each plan ($62, $192 and $400) and no per-unit rate, so the fair comparison is a quote for your portfolio. For reference, PaxRent is $100 a month for 50 units and $200 a month for 100 units, billed annually, with the agent, the website and the API included.
How does PaxRent's AI compare to Buildium's Lumina?
Buildium states that all available Lumina AI features are included with its Premium plan, and describes an AI Workforce of five agents (maintenance, leasing, accounting, resident experience and business operations). Its pricing page also lists an AI Assistant from Essential and AI-enhanced communications and analytics on Growth. PaxRent's agent drafts the routine work, such as maintenance triage and listing descriptions, and every consequential action (money, messages, notices, applicant decisions) waits for your approval. It is part of the one plan.
Can I migrate from Buildium to PaxRent?
Yes. PaxRent has a guided import for properties, units, tenants and leases, including a Buildium import. Sign up and start the same day.
Does Buildium have an owner portal on every plan?
Yes. Buildium's pricing page lists the owner portal, resident portal, online payments, maintenance and accounting on all three plans. PaxRent includes the same portals on its one plan, plus a vendor portal.
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Buildium information read from buildium.com/pricing, Buildium Lumina AI page on Oct 6, 2026.
Competitor information is believed to be accurate as of October 2026. Verify directly with each provider for current pricing and features.Buildium and any associated product names are trademarks of their respective owners. PaxRent is not affiliated with Buildium.