Best for small portfolios
CityPMS is opinionated for landlords managing 1–50 units. No enterprise bloat, modern UI, sub-10-minute setup.
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CityPMS vs Buildium vs TenantCloud
Independent landlords and small property managers don't need the cost or complexity of enterprise software. Here's how CityPMS stacks up.
| Feature | CityPMS | Buildium | TenantCloud |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $19/mo | $58/mo | $15/mo |
| Free tier | |||
| Built for small portfolios (1–50 units) | |||
| Online rent collection | |||
| Maintenance tickets | |||
| Tenant screening | |||
| Accounting & 1099s | Limited | ||
| Setup time | Under 10 min | Hours | 30 min |
| Modern UI | Partial | ||
| Mobile-first |
Best for large portfolios
Buildium has deep features for 500+ unit operations, but the price and learning curve are heavy for smaller landlords.
Best free starter
TenantCloud's free tier is generous for 1–3 units, but accounting and reporting are limited as you grow.