Buildium
ShowingTime+
| Feature | Buildium | ShowingTime+ |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $58/mo | From $10/mo |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.2 / 5 | 4 / 5 |
| Best For | property-managers, landlords, hoa-managers, real-estate-investors | listing-agents, buyer-agents, brokerages, mls-organizations |
| Founded | 2004 | 1999 |
| Accounting | ✓ | ✗ |
| Rent Collection | ✓ | ✗ |
| Tenant Screening | ✓ | ✗ |
| Maintenance Tracking | ✓ | ✗ |
| Leasing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Tenant Portal | ✓ | ✗ |
| Reporting | ✓ | ✓ |
| Vendor Management | ✓ | ✗ |
| Showing Scheduling | ✗ | ✓ |
| Feedback Collection | ✗ | ✓ |
| Market Stats | ✗ | ✓ |
| Mls Integration | ✗ | ✓ |
| Mobile App | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Buildium Pros
- Purpose-built for residential property management
- Comprehensive accounting with bank reconciliation
- Online rent collection and tenant portal
- Maintenance request tracking and vendor management
- Built-in tenant screening
✗ Buildium Cons
- Pricing based on unit count can get expensive
- Interface feels dated compared to newer tools
- Limited commercial property features
✓ ShowingTime+ Pros
- Streamlines showing appointments
- Automated feedback collection
- MLS integration
- Market stats included
✗ ShowingTime+ Cons
- Basic interface design
- Limited features beyond showings
- MLS dependent for some features
The Verdict
Buildium is built for property managers and landlords, with a focus on accounting and rent-collection. ShowingTime+ targets listing agents and buyer agents and leads with showing-scheduling and feedback-collection.
On pricing, ShowingTime+ is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $10/mo compared to $58/mo for Buildium. That $48/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Neither tool offers a free plan, so factor the subscription cost into your decision from the start.
Feature-wise, Buildium offers broader built-in capabilities (8 features vs 6), while ShowingTime+ takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
This is a genuinely close comparison. If you can, sign up for both free trials (where available) and run a one-week test with your actual team tasks before deciding.