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Buildium vs Matterport

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Buildium

Real Estate

Property management software designed with you in mind

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Matterport

Real Estate

3D digital twin platform for the built world

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Buildium prices are all quoted as starting figures, from $62 a month on Essential to $400 on Premium, so the real cost depends on unit count; Matterport the free plan allows 1 active space and 2 users
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Buildium and Matterport actually diverge.

Attributes where Buildium and Matterport differ
AttributeBuildiumMatterport
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, Android
FoundedUnknown2011

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (subscription), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Real Estate).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Buildium

Nothing recorded that Matterport does not also cover.

Only in Matterport

  • 3D capture
  • Virtual tours
  • Floor plans
  • Measurements
  • BIM integration
  • Procore
  • Autodesk BIM 360
  • Google Street View

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Buildium

  • Property management accounting and rent collectionnot Matterport
  • Maintenance requests and work order trackingnot Matterport
  • Tenant screening and lease signingnot Matterport
  • Owner and tenant portalsnot Matterport
  • Community association management on the Enterprise tiernot Matterport

Matterport

  • Creating navigable 3D digital twins of properties and buildingsnot Buildium
  • Publishing virtual property tours for real estate listingsnot Buildium
  • Capturing as built spatial documentation of commercial sitesnot Buildium

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Buildium

  • Prices are all quoted as starting figures, from $62 a month on Essential to $400 on Premium, so the real cost depends on unit count
  • Onboarding is mandatory on the Growth and Premium plans, adding a cost the monthly figure does not show
  • Live phone support is withheld from the Essential tier
  • The Open API is Premium only
  • Portfolios above 5,000 units are pushed to a quote-only Enterprise arrangement

Matterport

  • The free plan allows 1 active space and 2 users
  • The plans page shows no dollar amounts; price is set by the number of active spaces and only appears after selecting a plan
  • Paid plans are billed annually and each tier caps both active spaces and users, from 5 to 20 spaces and 3 users on Starter up to 100 to 300 spaces and 50 users on Business
  • Enterprise and government plans are contact sales with no published rate
  • Spaces beyond the plan allowance require moving to a higher tier rather than paying an incremental fee shown on the page

Pricing, plan by plan

Buildium

Free
  • Essential$62/month
    • Basic accounting, maintenance, leasing
    • Standard reporting
    • Basic AI assistant
  • Growth$192/month
    • Everything in Essential
    • Customization and reporting automation
    • Enhanced tenant screening
  • Premium$400/month
    • Everything in Growth
    • Open API access
    • Free inspections

Matterport

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 1 active space
    • Matterport capture app
    • Basic measurements
  • Starter$9.99/month
    • 5 active spaces
    • Schematic floor plans
    • MatterTags
  • Professional$69/month
    • 25 active spaces
    • BIM file export
    • 4K print-quality photos
  • Business$309/month
    • 100 active spaces
    • API access
    • Team management

Which should you pick?

Choose Buildium if

  • You want to start without paying.
Buildium review

Choose Matterport if

  • You need 3d capture.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want virtual tours.
Matterport review

Questions people ask

Is Buildium or Matterport better?
Neither clearly leads. Buildium starts at Free and Matterport at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Buildium or Matterport?
Buildium starts at Free and Matterport at Free.
Does Buildium or Matterport run on more platforms?
Buildium runs on Web. Matterport runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Buildium for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Buildium best used for?
Buildium is most often used for property management accounting and rent collection, maintenance requests and work order tracking, tenant screening and lease signing, owner and tenant portals. Of those, property management accounting and rent collection and maintenance requests and work order tracking are not what Matterport is typically brought in for.
What can Buildium do that Matterport cannot?
Matterport covers 3D capture, Virtual tours, Floor plans, Measurements.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Buildium: How much does Buildium cost for a small landlord?

Buildium starts at $62/month (Essential plan) and includes basic accounting, maintenance, and leasing. A 14-day free trial is available without credit card required.

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Matterport: Does Matterport offer a free account option?

Yes, Matterport offers a 'Start Free' option that allows users to create accounts and begin using the platform without immediate payment.

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Buildium: Are tenant screening and eSignatures included in Buildium plans?

No. Tenant screening costs $17–$35 per screening. eSignatures cost $1–$5 per document on Essential and Growth plans. Premium plan ($400/month) includes unlimited eSignatures and removes per-document charges.

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Matterport: How can I access Matterport's pricing details?

Specific pricing information is available on a dedicated Pricing page or by contacting Matterport's sales team at +1(888) 993-8990 or through the 'Get a Demo' option.

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Buildium: What do I get by upgrading from Essential to Premium?

Premium ($400/month) adds Open API access, free property inspections, unlimited free eSignatures, 12 months of free incoming EFT processing, and a full AI suite. Growth ($192/month) is the mid-tier with customization and reporting automation.

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Matterport: What industries can use Matterport's solutions?

Matterport serves multiple industries including Corporate Real Estate, Property Marketing, Facilities Management, and Design & Construction, suggesting pricing may vary by industry use case.

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Buildium: Does Buildium offer custom pricing for large portfolios?

Yes, Buildium offers Enterprise pricing for portfolios exceeding 5,000 units or community associations. Contact sales at 877-396-7876 for a quote.

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