Kaspen vs Buildium Lumina AI
The short answer
- All-in on Buildium and want its native AI add-on: Lumina AI is built in.
- Want one AI that also works in AppFolio, plus after-hours emergencies and rent follow-up: Kaspen.
- Kaspen is $5 per door per month, published, and can run alongside Lumina AI.
Side by side
| What you need | Kaspen | Buildium Lumina AI |
|---|---|---|
| Works inside your current PMS | YesAppFolio, Buildium and more | PartialBuilt into Buildium only |
| Maintenance, intake to closed work order | YesTriage to vendor dispatch to owner approval to close | YesMaintenance Agent assigns and tracks repairs and to-dos |
| After-hours emergencies | YesCalls and texts, by your emergency rules | Not listed |
| Leasing, lead to booked tour | Yes | PartialLeasing Agent covers listing syndication through background checks; booked tours not advertised |
| Rent reminders and renewals | YesReminders, payment plans and renewal offers | Not listedAccounting Agent covers billing and audit-readiness; renewals not advertised |
| Uses your own vendors | YesTexts your preferred vendors in your order | PartialAgent manages vendor payments; vendor dispatch not advertised |
| Approval limits you set | YesAsks before anything over your NTE | Not listed |
| Pricing | Yes$5 per door per month | Not listedSold as part of Buildium plans; not priced separately |
Pricing
Kaspen$5 per door per month
Buildium Lumina AISold as part of Buildium plans; not priced separately
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Based on Buildium Lumina AI's public website (buildium.com), checked October 2026. Spot something out of date? Email partners@kaspen.ai.