SheltrIQ vs Buildium
These aren't really substitutes. Buildium is a full property-management suite for managers and larger portfolios. SheltrIQ is AI tax software for small and DIY landlords. Here's how they compare — and when you'd reach for each.
| Feature | SheltrIQ | Buildium |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Small / DIY landlords (1–5 units) | Property managers, larger portfolios |
| Starting price | Free (up to 3 properties) | From $62/mo (Essential) |
| Pricing model | Flat; no per-unit or per-transaction fees | Scales by unit count + EFT/card/e-sign fees |
| AI expense → Schedule E classification | Yes | No |
| MACRS depreciation scheduling | Yes — 13 asset types, mid-month | No |
| Repair vs improvement (BAR test) | Yes — automatic | No |
| Tax Health Score | Yes | No |
| 1031 / REPS / cost-seg tools | Yes | No |
| 1099 e-filing | 1099 tracking | Yes — e-files with the IRS |
| Online rent collection | No | Yes |
| Maintenance / work orders | Maintenance requests | Full work-order management |
| Tenant screening | No | Yes |
| Leasing (syndication, e-sign) | No | Yes |
| Owner / tenant portals | Tenant portal | Owner + tenant portals |
Choose SheltrIQ if you want...
- + AI tax intelligence for your Schedule E
- + Depreciation, cost-seg, 1031, and REPS tools
- + A small portfolio (free up to 3 properties)
- + Flat pricing with no per-unit or transaction fees
Choose Buildium if you want...
- + Online rent collection and payments
- + Maintenance / work-order management
- + Tenant screening and full leasing tools
- + To run a managed or larger portfolio at scale
Many landlords use both: a property-management suite like Buildium for day-to-day operations, and SheltrIQ to turn that activity into an accurate, optimized tax return. SheltrIQ imports your transactions (OFX/CSV) and handles the tax layer Buildium isn't built for.
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