Buildium is a well-established property management platform with strong accounting and tenant/owner portals — but it was built for rental property management first and adapted for HOAs. LotWize takes a different path: AI-first automation that drafts violations, answers resident questions, and runs board governance without human effort at every step. And with flat pricing from $59/month, you won't watch costs climb with every unit you add.
When Buildium makes sense
Buildium is a better fit for property managers who need a single platform for both rental properties and HOAs, or companies that require full accrual accounting and tenant-specific workflows like screening and leasing.
| Feature | LotWize | Buildium |
|---|---|---|
| AI violation automation | ||
| AI document parsing (CC&Rs) | ||
| AI Board Assistant (natural language) | ||
| 24/7 AI resident chatbot | ||
| AI meeting minutes & agendas | ||
| Flat HOA pricing (no per-unit fees) | ||
| Free board tools (no account needed) | ||
| Resident portal | ||
| Online dues payment | ||
| Full accounting / GL module | ||
| Tenant screening & leasing | ||
| Rental + HOA in one platform |
Buildium
~$52/month (starter), scales with units
Per-unit pricing; HOA plan starts at ~$52/mo for up to 20 units, increases with each unit
LotWize
Free trial, then $59/month flat
Flat pricing up to 50 units regardless of count
Free
Forever free$0/mo flat
Up to 10 units
Starter
$59/mo flat
or $35/mo hybrid
Up to 50 units
Growth
Most popular$99/mo flat
or $75/mo hybrid
Up to 150 units
Pro
$149/mo flat
or $99/mo hybrid
Up to 300 units
Hybrid pricing: lower monthly base + 1% convenience fee collected from homeowners on dues payments. All paid plans include a 14-day free trial — no credit card required.
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Feature comparisons reflect publicly available information as of 2026. Pricing is approximate — contact each vendor for current rates. LotWize is not affiliated with any competitor listed on this page.