Propty vs Buildium
Buildium is a popular property management platform — but it was built for rental properties, not HOAs. See why California HOAs choose a purpose-built solution over a general property management tool.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
How Propty and Buildium stack up for HOA management in California.
| ProptyRecommended | Buildium | |
|---|---|---|
| Core HOA Management | ||
| Resident Portal | ||
| Board Member Portal | ||
| Maintenance Requests | ||
| Amenity Reservations | Growth plan+ | |
| Document Management | ||
| Financial Reporting | ||
| California Compliance | ||
| Davis-Stirling Act Compliance | ||
| AB 2159 Electronic Notices | ||
| Electronic Voting (SB 323) | ||
| Board Meeting Management | ||
| Communication & Focus | ||
| Email Announcements | ||
| SMS / Text Messaging | Growth plan+ | |
| HOA-Specific Focus | ||
| Tenant Screening | ||
| Leasing Tools | ||
| Pricing & Value | ||
| Pricing | $500/mo flat | From $62/mo |
| Per-Unit Pricing | ||
| Transparent Pricing | ||
ProptyRecommended
Core HOA Management
California Compliance
Communication & Focus
Pricing & Value
Buildium
Core HOA Management
California Compliance
Communication & Focus
Pricing & Value
Why California HOAs Choose Propty Over Buildium
HOA-First, Not Rental-First
Buildium was built for rental property managers and added HOA features as an afterthought. Propty is designed exclusively for HOA communities — every feature serves board members, property managers, and residents.
California Compliance Built In
Buildium has zero California-specific compliance features. Propty includes Davis-Stirling Act compliance, AB 2159 electronic notices, and SB 323 electronic voting out of the box.
Simple, Predictable Pricing
Buildium's per-unit pricing means costs grow as your community grows — the Essential plan starts at $62/mo but scales up quickly. Propty is $500/month flat, regardless of community size.
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