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Review the exports from your current tool, agree on opening balances, and confirm which records can be imported. Keep your original records.
Discuss your setupStateful vs Buildium
Accounting, leasing, maintenance, and resident operations. See how that compares with Stateful’s approach to your investments and their books.
| What matters | Stateful | Buildium |
|---|---|---|
| Who it’s for | Everyday real estate investors, from a first property to multiple entities and portfolios. | Property management businesses with broader operational needs. |
| Accounting | Property income and expenses, entity balance sheets, reconciliation, and posted journal detail. | Property accounting and reporting sit alongside a broad property management suite. |
| Your bigger picture | Separate entity books today. Multiple portfolios and a connected investor view are coming soon. | Evaluate owner reporting, management-company workflows, and plan requirements against your needs. |
| Price and free access | Early Access: $5/month today. Coming soon: Free for one property and Investor at $15 monthly or $144 annually. These new plans are not available yet. Processing fees are separate where applicable. | Paid plans and a free trial. Compare subscription, onboarding, and transaction charges for the same portfolio size. |
| AI and automation | AI coding and workflow assistance are coming next, not available today. Current accounting review remains in your hands. | Advertises AI and automation across its plans, with capabilities varying by tier. |
Source: Buildium pricing and plan details. Stateful’s offer: pricing and features. This comparison is published by Stateful, not an independent ranking.
Which is right for you?
Choose Buildium when running a property management business is the core requirement. Consider Stateful when you are investing for yourself and want clear finances across your investments.
Stateful’s free plan, new Investor pricing, and multi-portfolio investor view are coming soon; evaluate today’s Early Access features separately.
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Check a real example with your ownership structure: the same properties, bank accounts, and reports. Multiple-entity support alone does not mean two products handle every scenario the same way.
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