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Buildium costs Free to $400 per month as of March 2026. Pricing depends on your chosen tier, contract length, and negotiated discounts.

Use the interactive pricing calculator to estimate your exact cost based on team size and requirements.

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+70% above list price

Buildium true cost runs 70% above the listed $0-$400/month price as of March 2026. For a 25-person team, expect ~$97,920 in year-one costs vs the $57,600 base license. Key hidden costs: electronic payment processing fees, e-signature add-on, tenant screening fees. Verified from 1 sources by CostBench.

Hidden Costs Breakdown

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Electronic Payment Processing Fees

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Additional fees apply when enabling online rent collection and electronic payments for tenants, beyond the base subscription cost.

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Starts at $50/month for up to 20 units, with additional fees for certain features like electronic payments

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E-Signature Add-On

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Digital signature functionality for leases and documents requires an additional premium feature fee.

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There are also additional fees for premium features like e-signatures and tenant screening.

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Tenant Screening Fees

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Background checks and tenant screening services are charged separately from the base subscription.

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There are also additional fees for premium features like e-signatures and tenant screening.

Example: True Cost for 25 Users

License (25 × $192 × 12) $57,600/yr
Electronic Payment Processing Fees +5-10% of license costs
E-Signature Add-On +5-10% of license costs
Tenant Screening Fees +5-10% of license costs
Estimated Year 1 Total ~$97,920
That's roughly 1.7× the advertised license price. The median Buildium contract is $2,304/yr across Vendr purchases.

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What hidden costs should I budget for with Buildium?

Beyond the license fee, budget for: Electronic Payment Processing Fees (5-10% of license costs); E-Signature Add-On (5-10% of license costs); Tenant Screening Fees (5-10% of license costs). Total ownership typically runs 70% higher than the listed price.

02 Does Buildium charge for implementation?

Buildium doesn't include implementation in the license cost. Implementation is typically done by partners and costs range from $5,000 for basic setup to $100,000+ for enterprise deployments with customization.

03 How much does Buildium support cost?

Basic support is included, but premium support (faster response times, 24/7 availability) typically adds 15-20% to your annual contract. This can be thousands of dollars per year for larger deployments.

04 Are there overage or storage costs with Buildium?

Most Buildium plans include limited storage. Once you exceed the included amount, you'll pay overage fees which can range from $50-$500+ per month depending on data volume.

05 What add-ons cost extra with Buildium?

Many features marketed as part of Buildium are actually add-ons: advanced reporting, API access, integrations, and specialized modules. Each can add $10-$100+ per user per month.

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