Get the accounting, compliance and payment tools Canadian property managers need.
Why Canadian property managers switch from Buildium
Buildium is a proven property management platform, but its core accounting, payment and operational workflows were designed primarily for the US market. Propra was built around Canadian property management from the start.
GST/HST, Canadian payment rails and Canadian property management workflows are built into Propra's core platform, not add-ons or workarounds. Provincial regulation is part of that: lease forms, landlord-tenant requirements, rent increase guidelines and deposit handling differ in every province, and Propra is built to follow them.
Get real support from a team that understands Canadian regulations, accounting and property management practices.
Keep trust and operating funds separated, with every transaction connected to the property, unit and underlying activity.
We're an independent Canadian company focused on the unique needs of Canadian property managers.
AI built for property management accounting, from bill scanning to bank matching and exception detection.
Buildium works in Canada. It was not built for Canada.
Managing residential and commercial properties means different tax rules. Many tools aren't built for GST/PST/HST, leaving teams to rely on manual workarounds.
Each province has its own lease forms, landlord-tenant rules and rent increase guidelines. US-based platforms often don't include the latest Canadian forms and compliance updates.
Canadian tenants and owners expect local payment options such as e-Transfer and PAD. Many US-built tools lack native Canadian payment rails, creating friction and extra manual steps.
When you have a question, you want a team that understands Canadian regulations, accounting and property management practices, not support quoted against US norms.
Propra vs. Buildium
| Capability | Propra | Buildium |
|---|---|---|
| Leasing and operations | ||
| Tenant screening | Via partner | Available |
| Listing syndication | Via RentSync | Available |
| Maintenance intake to completion | Included | Included |
| Move-in and move-out inspections | All plans | Free on Premium |
| Resident and owner portals | Included | Included |
| Reporting and bookkeeping | ||
| Owner distributions and statements | Included | Included |
| Full-service bookkeeping | Enterprise plan | Not offered |
| Platform and support | ||
| Dedicated support team | Included | Tiered by plan |
| Open API | Included | Premium only |
| Integrations | Included | Available |
| Integrations marketplace | Growing | Large |
Pricing
Most property management software quotes a low base price and makes it back in transaction fees. Here is where the real costs sit.
No minimum fee. Your rate depends on portfolio size and plan. Professional, the like-for-like match for Buildium Growth, is $6 CAD per door. Rent collection is included from the Essential plan up.
Reviewers report real costs running 30–50% above Buildium's advertised price once add-on and transaction fees are included.
If you answered yes to any of these, Propra is worth a closer look.
Book a demo →Switching from Buildium
Our team handles the heavy lifting, so you can make the switch with confidence and get your team doing more, faster.
Our onboarding team maps your Buildium data, cleans and imports your accounts, units, leases and residents, so you don't have to start from scratch.
We import your historical financials and reconcile them against your existing balances, so you can trust your numbers from day one.
We provide role-based training for accounting, operations and maintenance staff, with hands-on support and tailored resources so your team feels confident from the start.
You'll have a dedicated customer success team that knows Canadian property management and is with you through launch and beyond, helping you get more from the platform as you grow.
"We would absolutely recommend Propra to anyone looking for reliable, user-friendly property management software backed by an outstanding support team."
Property management, Peterborough, Ontario
Most teams are fully onboarded in one to three weeks. Propra's onboarding team maps and imports your Buildium accounts, units, leases and residents, then reconciles your historical financials against your existing balances before you go live.
Every support ticket is handled by a dedicated Propra team that understands Canadian regulations, accounting and property management practices.
Propra has never had any downtime. Your books, portals and payments are there when your team, your tenants and your owners need them.
Propra Professional, the like-for-like match for Buildium Growth, is $6 CAD per door per month, with no minimum fee. Propra plans start from $3 CAD per door depending on portfolio size and plan. Buildium Growth starts at US$192 per month and rises with your unit count. Buildium also charges about 26% more per incoming EFT payment, roughly $300 CAD more a year on a 100 door portfolio.
Yes. GST/PST/HST workflows are built into Propra's core accounting, and the platform supports mixed portfolios from single-family and multi-family to condo, assisted living and commercial, without manual tax workarounds.
Yes. Online rent collection is included from the Essential plan up, running on Canadian payment rails with PAD and e-Transfer for tenant and owner payments, and Propra's AI parses incoming e-Transfers straight into your ledger. Buildium does not support e-Transfer.
Book a walkthrough and see how Propra fits your portfolio.
Buildium is a registered trademark of RealPage, Inc. Propra is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Buildium or RealPage. Buildium prices are shown in US dollars as published on buildium.com; Propra prices are in Canadian dollars. Pricing and feature information reflects publicly available data as of September 2026 and is subject to change.
