# The 6 best property management software tools (2026): rent payment fees

> Source: https://landlordbench.com/best/pm-software/rent-fees (curated, re-verified)

The best property management software tools in November 2026 are **Buildium, DoorLoop and ManageCasa**. Buildium is the pick for A property manager, or a landlord with a growing portfolio, who wants owner statements. We read the price of all 6 on their own sites.

By [Landlord Bench Research](https://landlordbench.com/authors/research.md).

6 ranked · each checked against its own site 27–28 October 2026

### 4 of the 6 tools that publish a monthly price start under $100 a month. The median first paid plan is $58.

*Property management software tools, first paid plan, November 2026*

- Under $25: 0
- $25 to $99: 4
- $100 to $299: 2
- $300 or more: 0

- **6** ranked
- **$58** median first paid plan
- **0** of the 6 have a free plan

First paid plan from each tool's own pricing page, read 27–28 October 2026.

## The short answer

**Buildium** ranks first. It starts at $65 a month.

**DoorLoop** ranks second from $239 a month, and **ManageCasa** third from $51.14 a month.

Half of the 6 tools with a monthly paid plan charge $58 a month or less.

## Pick by what you need

- Ranked first: [Buildium](https://landlordbench.com/buildium.md), From $65 a month
- Property managers and owners running residential: [DoorLoop](https://landlordbench.com/doorloop.md), From $239 a month
- Managers running HOA communities: [ManageCasa](https://landlordbench.com/managecasa.md), From $51.14 a month
- Lowest monthly price in the top five: [RentPost](https://landlordbench.com/rentpost.md), From $30 a month
- Small to mid-sized property managers: [Yardi Breeze](https://landlordbench.com/yardi-breeze.md), From $100 a month
- The lowest monthly price we found: [Rentec Direct](https://landlordbench.com/rentec-direct.md), From $25 a month

## All 6 picks at a glance

| # | Name | Best for | Starts at |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | [Buildium](https://landlordbench.com/buildium.md) | A property manager, or a landlord with a growing portfolio, who wants owner statements | From $65 a month |
| 2 | [DoorLoop](https://landlordbench.com/doorloop.md) | property managers and owners running residential, commercial or affordable portfolios | From $239 a month |
| 3 | [ManageCasa](https://landlordbench.com/managecasa.md) | managers running HOA communities and rental units side by side on one system | From $51.14 a month |
| 4 | [RentPost](https://landlordbench.com/rentpost.md) | property managers keeping separate trust balances and statements for each owner | From $30 a month |
| 5 | [Yardi Breeze](https://landlordbench.com/yardi-breeze.md) | small to mid-sized property managers who need built-in real-estate accounting | From $100 a month |
| 6 | [Rentec Direct](https://landlordbench.com/rentec-direct.md) | landlords and small managers wanting per-unit pricing and fee-free rent by bank transfer | From $25 a month |

Checked between 27 October 2026 and 28 October 2026.

**6 tools, ranked.**

6 of 20 property management software tools match “Rent payment fees”. Of the rest: 5 on some plans only, 0 no, 9 unknown.

How the property management software tools matching “Rent payment fees” differ: 6 of 6 also match “Cost for 50 units a month”, against 2 of 14 in the rest of the category.

## The ranking

### 1. Buildium

**Best for:** A property manager, or a landlord with a growing portfolio, who wants owner statements

- Price: From $65 a month ([source](https://www.buildium.com/pricing/))
- [Read the review](https://landlordbench.com/buildium.md)

### 2. DoorLoop

**Property managers and owners running residential**

**Best for:** property managers and owners running residential, commercial or affordable portfolios

- Price: From $239 a month ([source](https://www.doorloop.com/pricing))
- [Read the review](https://landlordbench.com/doorloop.md)

### 3. ManageCasa

**Managers running HOA communities**

**Best for:** managers running HOA communities and rental units side by side on one system

- Price: From $51.14 a month ([source](https://managecasa.com/pricing))
- [Read the review](https://landlordbench.com/managecasa.md)

### 4. RentPost

**Lowest monthly price in the top five**

**Best for:** property managers keeping separate trust balances and statements for each owner

- Price: From $30 a month ([source](https://rentpost.com/pricing))
- [Read the review](https://landlordbench.com/rentpost.md)

### 5. Yardi Breeze

**Small to mid-sized property managers**

**Best for:** small to mid-sized property managers who need built-in real-estate accounting

- Price: From $100 a month ([source](https://www.yardibreeze.com/residential-features/))
- [Read the review](https://landlordbench.com/yardi-breeze.md)

## Side by side

| Feature | Buildium | DoorLoop | ManageCasa | RentPost | Yardi Breeze | Rentec Direct |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Description | Runs rentals, community associations and commercial units on one subscription priced by the unit band you fall in. | AI agents answer tenants, run repairs and renewals inside the same system holding your leases and books. | All-in-one platform for HOAs, rental portfolios and marinas, priced in unit tiers. | Trust-accounting property management software for landlords and managers, priced per rental unit. | Cloud property management software from Yardi for small and mid-sized residential and commercial portfolios. | Property management software for landlords and small managers, priced per unit with free rent payments by bank transfer. |
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## Questions buyers ask

### How much do property management software tools cost?

The median first paid plan is $58 a month, across the 6 of the 6 that publish a monthly price. They run from $25 to $239.

### Which property management software tools have a free plan?

None of the 6 has a free plan.

### How current are these figures?

The prices were read 27–28 October 2026.

## Sources and method

Every price here is read from the vendor's own pricing page.

### Pricing pages (6 read)

- [Buildium](https://landlordbench.com/buildium.md): [buildium.com/pricing](https://www.buildium.com/pricing/), checked 28 October 2026
- [DoorLoop](https://landlordbench.com/doorloop.md): [doorloop.com/pricing](https://www.doorloop.com/pricing), checked 27 October 2026
- [ManageCasa](https://landlordbench.com/managecasa.md): [managecasa.com/pricing](https://managecasa.com/pricing), checked 27 October 2026
- [RentPost](https://landlordbench.com/rentpost.md): [rentpost.com/pricing](https://rentpost.com/pricing), checked 27 October 2026
- [Yardi Breeze](https://landlordbench.com/yardi-breeze.md): [yardibreeze.com/residential-features](https://www.yardibreeze.com/residential-features/), checked 27 October 2026
- [Rentec Direct](https://landlordbench.com/rentec-direct.md): [rentecdirect.com/pricing](https://www.rentecdirect.com/pricing), checked 28 October 2026
