Compare AppFolio Property Manager and Building Engines 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (86.3% of reviews)
Small-Business (53.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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AppFolio Property Manager
Star Rating
(963)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (86.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
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Star Rating
(254)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that AppFolio Property Manager excels in providing an all-in-one solution for property management, with features like leasing, accounting, maintenance, and inspections all integrated into one platform. Users appreciate the convenience of not having to switch between multiple systems.
- Users say that Building Engines offers a solid platform for building compliance and work order management, highlighting its ease of use for entering work orders and prioritizing tasks. However, some users feel it lacks the comprehensive features found in AppFolio.
- Reviewers mention that AppFolio's setup process is notably smooth, with many users finding it easy to get started and organize rents and leases effectively. This streamlined onboarding experience is a significant advantage for new users.
- According to verified reviews, while Building Engines provides good support for maintenance service requests, AppFolio shines in areas like document management and tenant portals, which users find particularly helpful for communication and organization.
- G2 reviewers highlight that AppFolio's user interface is intuitive and user-friendly, making it easy to navigate and manage various tasks. In contrast, while Building Engines is also user-friendly, some users feel it could benefit from additional features to enhance its overall functionality.
- Users appreciate the proactive assistance and communication features in AppFolio, which allow for seamless interaction with vendors and residents. Building Engines, while effective for work order tracking, may not offer the same level of comprehensive communication tools.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
AppFolio Property Manager
Core
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An out of the box solution giving you one powerful platform to run any property management business.
- Property Accounting & Reports
- End-to-End Marketing & Leasing
- Work Order Management
Building Engines
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AppFolio Property Manager
No trial information availableBuilding Engines
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.0
638
8.8
230
Ease of Use
9.1
831
8.8
234
Ease of Setup
8.5
583
8.5
186
Ease of Admin
9.0
257
8.5
122
Quality of Support
8.6
617
9.1
223
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
257
8.9
122
Product Direction (% positive)
9.5
633
8.9
231
Features by Category
Lease Administration Platform Features
9.0
253
Not enough data
9.0
250
Not enough data
8.7
227
Not enough data
9.0
253
Not enough data
8.2
212
Not enough data
8.3
190
Not enough data
8.3
181
Not enough data
8.1
189
Not enough data
8.8
263
Not enough data
9.2
263
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Lease Administration
8.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Leasing
8.8
460
6.4
15
9.0
476
Feature Not Available
8.7
467
Feature Not Available
8.4
429
Feature Not Available
9.0
480
7.7
153
Building Operations
9.0
501
9.1
193
8.2
436
8.4
167
9.0
492
8.4
165
8.6
440
8.3
162
7.9
337
7.9
149
Accounting
8.9
490
7.1
17
9.2
504
Feature Not Available
8.7
450
6.0
13
8.5
401
8.0
156
9.2
491
8.7
168
Operations
9.3
373
8.6
131
9.0
319
Feature Not Available
8.9
334
Feature Not Available
8.7
338
Feature Not Available
8.1
289
7.9
123
8.7
344
Feature Not Available
8.9
348
9.0
142
8.6
313
6.2
13
Agentic AI - Property Management
7.5
14
7.4
23
8.0
11
7.5
23
7.3
14
7.5
23
7.8
15
7.8
22
8.0
11
7.5
21
7.3
10
7.9
21
Communication
9.1
89
Not enough data
8.0
70
Not enough data
9.1
81
Not enough data
7.7
61
Not enough data
7.5
65
Not enough data
Member Management
9.0
83
Not enough data
8.8
80
Not enough data
Property Management
9.2
79
Not enough data
9.0
88
Not enough data
8.8
80
Not enough data
Relationship Management
8.3
88
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Verified
Not enough data
7.0
68
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
62
|
Verified
Not enough data
Presentation
7.9
64
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
48
Not enough data
7.4
53
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.5
42
Not enough data
Platform Branding
8.9
69
Not enough data
8.4
61
Not enough data
Platform Content
7.5
51
Not enough data
8.8
64
Not enough data
8.2
54
Not enough data
8.2
46
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.8
68
Not enough data
Platform Integrations
7.8
47
Not enough data
7.4
47
Not enough data
8.0
48
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
AppFolio Property Manager and Building Engines are categorized as Property Management
Unique Categories
AppFolio Property Manager is categorized as Community Association Management, Real Estate Marketing, and Lease Administration
Building Engines has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
AppFolio Property Manager
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Building Engines
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Real Estate
70.4%
Accounting
10.4%
Commercial Real Estate
7.8%
Management Consulting
1.6%
Non-Profit Organization Management
1.2%
Other
8.6%
Commercial Real Estate
35.0%
Real Estate
24.1%
Facilities Services
11.4%
Retail
3.8%
Security and Investigations
3.0%
Other
22.8%
Discussions
What other programs can Appfolio link to?
3 Comments
JL
Hi Kaila! Thank you so much for asking that question. My name is Jasmine and I'm a Research Analyst at G2. I specialize in a few vertical industries,...Read more
What is AppFolio property manager?
1 Comment
PC
It is a property management system focused mainly on small residential properties.Read more
Building Engines has no discussions with answers
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