Avail vs BuildingLink
Avail scores 7.5/10 vs 6.0/10. Best for: Independent DIY landlords who want free or low-cost basic rent collection and tenant screening.
Avail scores higher overall at 7.5/10 vs 6.0/10. Avail is the best free option for independent landlords needing basic rent collection, screening, and leases. The free tier is genuinely useful. Strictly for DIY landlords with no owner portal or real accounting. Recent price increases on Plus have frustrated users.
Avail 
BuildingLink Rank
#13 of 31
Rank
#31 of 31
Features
9/17
Features
9/17
Starting at
$0/mo
Starting at
$100/mo
User reviews
4.8/5 (350)
User reviews
— (10)
What they cost
| Avail | BuildingLink | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting at | Free /mo | $100 /mo |
| Free trial | Free tier available | 0 days |
| Number of plans | 2 | 3 |
What the pricing really means
At first glance, Avail looks cheaper at $0/month vs $100/month. But sticker price is only part of the story. Look at what is included on the base plan, how many users you get, and whether you need add-ons to get the features you actually need. The $99/month plan that requires $200 in add-ons is actually more expensive than the $250/month plan that includes everything.
Where Avail wins
- Genuinely free tier with no unit limits covering core landlord needs
- State-specific lease templates and e-signatures included free
- Listings syndicate to Zillow, Realtor.com, and 20+ sites
- Simple clean interface for non-professional landlords
Where BuildingLink wins
- 65+ integrated modules cover operations most PM software ignores — package tracking, key management, parking, visitor logs
- Purpose-built for condos and HOAs with features like amenity reservations and resident directories
- Integrates with major platforms including Yardi, RealPage, and multiple payment processors
- 24/7 live support and chat available for building management teams
Where Avail falls short
- Recent 300%+ price increase on Plus plan has upset users
- No real accounting depth, just basic expense tracking
- No API access or integrations
- No owner portal, not for third-party management
Where BuildingLink falls short
- Low Capterra rating (2.8 stars from only 10 reviews) raises reliability concerns
- No built-in accounting, lease management, or tenant screening
- No free trial available to evaluate before purchasing
- Pricing scales quickly for larger buildings, reaching $10,000/month for enterprise portfolios
Who is each product built for?
Avail
Target: 1-50 units
Avail is the best free option for independent landlords needing basic rent collection, screening, and leases. The free tier is genuinely useful. Strictly for DIY landlords with no owner portal or real accounting. Recent price increases on Plus have frustrated users.
BuildingLink
Target: 50-10000 units
BuildingLink is a specialized operations platform for condos, HOAs, and managed buildings that need tools like package tracking, visitor management, and amenity reservations — features most property management software ignores entirely. However, it is not a traditional property management platform and lacks accounting, lease management, and screening. The low Capterra rating and no free trial are concerns. Best used alongside a separate accounting and leasing platform.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Avail | BuildingLink |
|---|---|---|
| Tenant Management | ||
| Tenant screening | ||
| Online rent collection | ||
| Lease management | ||
| Tenant portal | ||
| E-signatures | ||
| Property Operations | ||
| Maintenance requests | ||
| Owner portal | ||
| Property inspections | ||
| Vendor management | ||
| Vacancy advertising | ||
| Finance & Reporting | ||
| Accounting/bookkeeping | ||
| Bank account management | ||
| Insurance tracking | ||
| Reporting/analytics | ||
| Platform | ||
| Document storage | ||
| Mobile app | ||
| API access | ||
Common questions
Avail scores 7.5/10 vs BuildingLink's 6.0/10 in our ranking. Avail is the better pick for 1-50 units. BuildingLink is better if you need condo boards, hoas, and multifamily building managers who need operations-focused tools like package tracking and visitor management.
Avail starts at $0/month. BuildingLink starts at $100/month. Watch for add-on costs — the base price often does not include all features. Pricing last verified 2026-03-01.
Avail: Free tier available. BuildingLink: No free trial. Always test with your actual workflow before committing to an annual plan.
Avail covers 9 of 17 features we track. BuildingLink covers 9 of 17. Both are tied on feature coverage, but more features does not always mean better — pick the tool that covers what your business actually needs.
No, Avail does not have a mobile app. BuildingLink does have one.
Yes. The main effort is migrating your data (customer lists, job history, invoices). Plan for 1-2 weeks of overlap where you run both. Most property management tools can import CSV data. Ask both vendors about migration support before you sign.
The bottom line
Pick Avail if...
Independent DIY landlords who want free or low-cost basic rent collection and tenant screening
Pick BuildingLink if...
Condo boards, HOAs, and multifamily building managers who need operations-focused tools like package tracking and visitor management