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Comparison

Buildium vs Knock CRM

On the evidence we track, Buildium leads this comparison with a composite score of 51/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.

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★Buildium51
Knock CRM26
Score
Vioscale score
Buildium51 / 100low · 44%
Knock CRM26 / 100low · 43%
Pricing
Free tier
Buildium✓
Knock CRM✗
Model
Buildiumcommercial
Knock CRMquote
Price level
Buildiumunknown
Knock CRMunknown
Transparent
Buildium✗
Knock CRM✗
Integrations
Count
Buildium5
Knock CRM9
Reliability
Status page
Buildium✓
Knock CRM✓

Capabilities

Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for real estate software. “-” means undocumented, not absent.

Core
Property type focus
BuildiumResidential
Knock CRMMultifamily
Financial
Online rent payments (ACH / card)
Buildium✓
Knock CRM✗
Built-in accounting / general ledger
Buildium✓
Knock CRM-
Capabilities
Listing syndication (Zillow, Apartments.com)
Buildium✓
Knock CRM-
Tenant / owner portal
Buildium✓
Knock CRM✓
Maintenance / work-order management
Buildium✓
Knock CRM-
Lease management / e-signing
Buildium✓
Knock CRM-
Native mobile app
Buildium✓
Knock CRM✓
Compliance
PCI DSS compliant (online payments)
Buildium-
Knock CRM✗
SOC 2 (Type II)
Buildium-
Knock CRM-
Deployment
Deployment
BuildiumCloud / SaaS
Knock CRMCloud / SaaS
Pricing
Pricing model
Buildium-
Knock CRM-
Market
Target segment
BuildiumSMB landlord / small portfolio
Knock CRM-

What each one is

The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.

Buildium

Leader

A property management platform providing comprehensive tools for managing residential properties and community associations. Features include tenant screening, lease management, rent collection, accounting, maintenance tracking, resident portals, and analytics.

Independently observed

Knock CRM

An integrated suite of front office technology for multifamily owners and operators that helps improve operational efficiency and resident retention through leasing, marketing attribution, messaging, and performance management tools.

Independently observed

Pricing

List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.

Buildium

Leader
from $62/moSubscriptionFree tier14-day trial

From $62/month. 14-day free trial, no credit card required.

  • Essential$62/month
    • All basic Accounting, Maintenance, & Leasing features
    • Basic Communications & Buildium's AI Assistant
    • Standard & Bulk Reporting
    • Rental Listing Syndication
    • Prospect & Applicant Management
    • +8 more
  • Growth$192/month (Most Popular)
    • Everything in Essential
    • Enhanced customization & reporting automation
    • Enhanced Tenant Screening
    • Lower cost eSignatures & EFT transactions
    • AI-enhanced Communications and Business Analytics
  • Premium$400/month
    • Everything in Growth
    • Open API
    • Insights-to-action
    • Free inspections
    • Unlimited eSignatures
    • +3 more
as of verify ↗

Knock CRM

Quote-based
as of verify ↗

Platform & deployment

Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.

Platforms
Web
Buildium✓
Knock CRM✓
iOS
Buildium✗
Knock CRM✓
Android
Buildium✗
Knock CRM✓
Deployment
Cloud / SaaS
Buildium✓
Knock CRM✓

Integrations

What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.

Buildium

Leader
6 total
  • Zillow
  • Trulia
  • Apartments.com
  • Facebook Marketplace
  • Apartment List
  • Zumper
Independently observed

Knock CRM

5 total
  • Appfolio
  • Buildium
  • Entrata
  • RealPage
  • Yardi
Independently observed

Comparison generated from independently-sourced facts. Every value links to its source and retrieval date. See the method.