Buildium is built mainly for residential property management companies and growing portfolios in the U.S. and Canada. RentMouse is property management software for independent landlords in Canada and the U.S., free for your first property.
| RentMouse | Buildium | |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Independent landlords who manage their own rentals in Canada and the U.S. | Residential property management companies and growing portfolios. |
| Free plan | Yes: one property and one unit, no card needed. | No; a 14-day free trial. |
| Paid plans from | Flat monthly plans with a unit allowance (see pricing). | Essential, from $62/month. |
| Rentals in Canada | Yes. Built for both countries, with province and state lease templates and rules. | Yes, used in the U.S. and Canada. |
| Online rent collection | No. Tenants keep paying the way they do now; RentMouse keeps the ledger, balances, overdue flags and reminders. | Yes (ePay). Fees are charged to the Buildium customer, e.g. $2.35 per incoming EFT and 2.99% for cards on Essential, and can be passed through; a business bank account is required. |
| Tenant screening | Not offered. | Yes, TransUnion. |
| Listing on rental sites | Your own page at rentmouse.com/your-business with listed units and spam-protected inquiries; no syndication to other sites. | Yes. |
| Leases and e-signing | Yes. Guided province and state templates with e-signing included. | Yes; e-signatures cost $5 per document on Essential. |
| Maintenance requests | Yes, with photos, priorities, contractors and costs. | Yes, tasks and work orders. |
| Tenant portal | Yes, free for tenants. | Yes (Resident Center). |
Buildium facts from Buildium's public website, checked 2026-09-26. Plans and prices change; check their site before you decide.
RentMouse is not affiliated with Buildium. Start free or see RentMouse pricing.