Earn up to 4.19% APY2.  No account fees. No minimum balances.

Baselane is the best alternative to Buildium

Trusted by 30,000+ landlords and investors

  • Banking, Rent Collection, Accounting and More
  • Earn up to 4.19% APY & up to 5% cash back*
  • 100% free, no hidden fees
Best alternative to buildium
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Baselane is the best Buildium alternative

What makes Baselane the best Buildium alternative.

  • All-in-One Platform with Banking, Rent Collection, Accounting and more
  • High rewards with up to 4.19% APY and up to 5% Cash Back
  • Free Rent Collection that’s landlord and renter friendly
  • Comprehensive cash flow analytics and reporting
  • Super user friendly with modern UI/UX
  • Excellent Customer Support

Why landlords are choosing Baselane over Buildium

  • Better UI/UX
  • Free All-in-One Banking, Rent Collection and Accounting Software
  • Ability to better organize virtual accounts and cards
  • The welcome bonus ($300 offer)
  • Shipping new product features monthly
  • Excellent customer support
Virtual accounts
Baselane business debit card

Banking Built for Landlords

A new way to bank. No fees, high yield up to 4.19% APY on all balances*, and up to 5% cash back on debit card spend† — all seamlessly integrated into the Baselane platform, with dedicated accounts by property and for security deposits. This makes Baselane a better rental banking alternative to Buildium.

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Put Rent Collection on Autopilot

Never chase down checks or late rent payments again. Accept rent by ACH or card directly into your bank account for free with automated payments, fees & reminders.

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Rent collection
Security deposit account

Security Deposit Accounts

Hold all security deposits in a proper escrow account. The best part is you can earn up to 4.19% APY on those deposits.

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Bookkeeping Made Easy

Easily categorize transactions by property and schedule E categories to stay organized. Never miss a deduction again 
and make tax time a breeze.

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Bookkeeping made easy
Reporting & analytics

Powerful Reporting & Analytics

Powerful cash flow tracking and P&L reporting to stay on top of your rental property finances and maximize returns. Easily consolidate all your financial data from your Baselane banking accounts as well as your external accounts.

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Insurance & Lending

Get simple, instant and transparent insurance & financing for your rental business. Reduce costs and maximize returns.

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Renters insurance

Thousands of happy customers

“I love collecting rent on Baselane. I previously used Zelle, but couldn’t collect rent directly into business accounts. I’ve solved this problem with Baselane!”

Tim R. San Jose, CA

"Baselane has enabled me to finally organize my rental property finances. With separate accounts for each property, I know exactly what is coming in and going out every month."

John H. Philadelphia, PA

“Baselane’s platform is super slick. Clean, smooth, and easy. It’s the best banking platform for landlords out there. Period."

Susan P. Austin, TX

Actual results vary by customer

Simplify your property finances today
Make the hardest parts of managing 
your rental property finances easy.

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Baselane is a financial technology company and is not a bank. Banking services provided by Thread Bank, Member FDIC. FDIC insurance is available for funds on deposit through Thread Bank, Member FDIC. The Baselane Visa Debit Card is issued by Thread Bank, pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. and may be used everywhere Visa is accepted.

1Your deposits qualify for up to $3,000,000 in FDIC insurance coverage when placed at program banks in the Thread Bank deposit sweep program. Your deposits at each program bank become eligible for FDIC insurance up to $250,000 , inclusive of any other deposits you may already hold at the bank in the same ownership capacity. You can access the terms and conditions of the sweep program at https://go.thread.bank/sweepdisclosure and a list of program banks at https://go.thread.bank/programbanks. Please contact customerservice@thread.bank with questions on the sweep program.

2The Annual Percentage Yield (APY) on your Savings Account is accurate as of 04/05/23. Total balances across Checking Accounts and Savings Accounts are used to calculate APY tier, but only money in Savings Accounts is eligible for interest. Total balances less than $10,000 earn 1.95% APY for Savings Accounts. Total balances between $10,000 and $24,999 earn 2.93% APY for Savings Accounts. Total Balances between $25,000 and $49,999 earn 3.40% APY for Savings Accounts. Total balances of $50,000 or more earn 4.19% APY for Savings Accounts. These are variable rates and are subject to change based on the target range of the Federal Funds rate. There are no minimum balances or minimum deposits required to earn interest on your Savings Account. Review the Baselane Business Deposit Account Agreement for more information.

3Cash back is credited once per month for all rewards above 1% and credited to your account with a maximum of $2,000 annual spend per calendar year. 1% cash back is credited instantly following purchase with no maximum spend. No minimum spend applies. Terms and conditions apply.

*All testimonials, reviews, opinions or case studies presented on our website may not be indicative of all customers. Results may vary and customers agree to proceed at their own risk.

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