Homeowner’s Association Software: QuickBooks vs. Buildium

October 3, 2023

QuickBooks vs. Buildium- You may be wondering which software is best for managing a homeowner’s association. We’ve had a recent inquiry and want to share our response with you.

Q: I am beginning to think that QuickBooks is not the right software for HOAs. I paid $300 for the software but was disappointed not to receive a user manual. Buildium is built specifically for HOAs. Could that be a better option?

A: Firstly, you can find QuickBooks cheaper. We have a great deal on the Pro software.

If we compare QuickBooks vs. Buildium, it is somewhat unfair to compare industry-specific software to QuickBooks financial software. Even though Buildium does offer software that is specific to HOAs, they do not include a manual with their software either. Consider the cost of the program, training, manual, consulting, and/or support for any software you buy.

Many of our clients are successfully using QuickBooks for managing their HOAs. You just need the right guidance and support. We can help you.

Gita Faust

About the Author

Gita Faust has over 30 years of accounting experience in the real estate and property management industry, Gita Faust is more than just a real estate investor; she is also popular for her work as an accountant, consultant, mentor, speaker, QuickBooks Top ProAdvisor, QuickBooks Solution Provider, member of Intuit’s Trainer/Writer Network, and, of course, author. Gita is well-known for her exemplary leadership and advisory skills. In fact, she even helped pioneer the adaptation of QuickBooks to suit the needs of professionals in real estate and property management. To share her knowledge she has written a series of courses titled Simplified Accounting Solution, which provides step-by-step guidance for those working with QuickBooks.

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