Picking building management software shouldn't become another committee project
If you're a time-poor committee member or building manager, here's the bad news: there are dozens of systems to choose from. The good news is you don't need to become a software procurement expert. We've done the awkward comparison work for you.
Here's what else is out there
We're happy to list the alternatives. Compare pricing and the everyday work around maintenance, communication, contractors and reporting, then decide what fits your building.
| Platform | Primary area | What the comparison covers | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| MYBOS | Building management | Compare building management features including cases, broadcasts, reporting and contractor inductions. | Onsite vs MYBOS |
| BuildingLink | Building management | Compare building operations, contractor workflows, reporting, data hosting and API access. | Onsite vs BuildingLink |
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| WE Wumbo | Building management | Compare building management pricing, reporting, AI assistance and everyday usability. | Onsite vs WE Wumbo |
| Erin Living | Resident experience | Compare asset and contractor management, reporting, API access and building operations. | Onsite vs Erin Living |
| MiMOR | Building communication | Compare communication and booking tools with contractor, asset and reporting workflows. | Onsite vs MiMOR |
| ArcSite | Building operations | Compare amenity bookings, contractor sign-in, work orders, asset management and reporting. | Onsite vs ArcSite |
| BuildingManager.com | Building management | Compare asset management, contractor management, reporting, API access and pricing. | Onsite vs BuildingManager.com |
| Cirrus8 | Property management | Compare building operations with property management workflows such as rent rolls and trust accounting. | Onsite vs Cirrus8 |
| ComtyLink | Building management | Compare pricing, maintenance, inspections, contractor workflows, resident tools and AI assistance. | Onsite vs ComtyLink |
| MEX Maintenance | Maintenance management | Compare maintenance software with property, occupant and communication workflows. | Onsite vs MEX Maintenance |
| PropertyMe | Property management | Compare facilities and portfolio management with rent roll and trust accounting workflows. | Onsite vs PropertyMe |
| StrataBox | Strata management | Compare strata meeting tools with maintenance, work orders, communication and asset management. | Onsite vs StrataBox |
| Urbanise FM | Facilities management | Compare facilities management pricing, integrations and day-to-day building workflows. | Onsite vs Urbanise FM |
A weighted scorecard for your shortlist
Score each system from 1 to 5 against the same criteria. Ease of use carries as much weight as the core feature set because software that creates more administration isn't doing its job.
| Evaluation criterion | Suggested weight | What to test |
|---|---|---|
| Core functionality | 25% | Maintenance, work orders, contractors, assets, communication and reporting. |
| Ease of use and admin burden | 25% | How quickly people can learn it and whether it removes duplicate entry and follow-up. |
| Company, team and support | 15% | Visible people, relevant experience, customer references and access to a real support team. |
| Security and reliability | 10% | Hosting, access controls, backups, incident response and evidence of reliable operation. |
| Migration and implementation | 10% | A realistic migration plan, onboarding help, training and a clear path to go live. |
| Total cost | 15% | Subscription, setup, migration, support and any charges that appear after year one. |
| Total | 100% | Adjust the weights before scoring if your building has different priorities. |
For each criterion: rating ÷ 5 × weight. Add the weighted results for a score out of 100. If nobody can tell you who's behind the product, save yourself the arithmetic.
What matters when you're choosing a system
A long feature list is easy to produce. A system that handles the essential work reliably, without giving your committee or building manager even more administration, is much harder.
1. It should be excellent at the core work
Start with maintenance requests, work orders, contractors, assets, resident records, communication and reporting. These are the jobs the system needs to handle every week. If completing them requires extra spreadsheets, duplicate entry or someone constantly chasing the software, the software has missed the point.
2. You should know who's behind it
Look for a real company, a visible team, named people and clear support details. Building records need to be available for years, through committee changes and management handovers. You probably don't want your building to be the guinea pig for somebody's weekend side project.
3. Track record beats a promising roadmap
Ask how long the platform has been operating, where its team is based, who already uses it and what happens when you need help. Check whether the company can migrate your records, explain its security and let you export your data. A confident demo is useful. Evidence is better.
4. Industry support is worth checking
Independent industry organisations won't choose software for you, but their support is a useful signal that a provider is visible and engaged in the sector it serves.
For the record, here's who we are
Onsite launched in 2023 and now supports buildings and building management companies across Australia and New Zealand. We're an Australian company with a visible team combining decades of experience in software and building management. You can meet the people behind Onsite before you trust us with your building's records.
Onsite is an OCN trusted partner and is supported by the Body Corporate Communities Group in New Zealand.
Why are we listing our competitors?
Because we're proud of what we've built, and pretending the other systems don't exist wouldn't make this decision any easier for you. Some platforms will suit particular buildings better than others. We think Onsite is the best fit for teams that want the core work done properly without adding more work around it.
When you're ready, you can see our pricing, meet the team or try Onsite. No giant sales pitch required.