Homebase vs SmartRent
When you choose a proptech partner, you know that your choice will impact your community for years to come. While Homebase and SmartRent both offer a wide variety of smart building features, they have important differences.
- Requires a hub to connect all smart devices in the unit to WiFi.
- May be more expensive than other options on the market, with added costs for the hub and limited return on investment.
- If a resident unplugs or breaks the hub, all smart devices in the unit will be out of commission, leading to significant downtime and lost revenue.
- Limited evidence of substantial NOI increases without raising the rent.
- The new and unproven WiFi solution may not be as reliable as other options on the market.
- There is no payment processing in the app, so properties must use an outside platform for payments.
- Limited in-unit services, like Walmart+ InHome.
- The inflexible access system makes it difficult to give access to multiple doors simultaneously or customize access for individuals.
- SmartRent’s platform may be more difficult to navigate and use than other options on the market, leading to frustration for property managers and residents.
- Restricted to multifamily, limiting market potential.
- The support team may not be as responsive or knowledgeable as other options on the market.
- Does not require a hub for smart devices in the unit to function.
- Offers an affordable pricing model that makes high-quality smart technology accessible for most companies.
- Smart devices in the unit connect directly to WiFi, removing an unnecessary middleman and reducing risk.
- Proven to boost NOI without raising rent by giving properties ownership of their Managed WiFi revenue.
- The WiFi solution is tested and proven to be high-speed and secure, with private networks in units and public networks in community spaces.
- Users can easily make or receive payments for anything from WiFi to rent in an all-in-one platform.
- A marketplace of in-unit services, through partners like Walmart+ InHome, adds value for both residents and property managers.
- The flexible access system allows property managers to give access to multiple doors simultaneously or customize access for individuals.
- Homebase’s platform is user-friendly and easy to navigate, making it simple for property managers and residents alike.
- Built for multifamily, mixed-use, student housing, and more, making it a versatile solution for a range of property types.
- The support team is highly responsive and knowledgeable, offering quick and effective solutions to any issues that arise.
“The Homebase app has made my life so much more convenient. I can easily unlock the main entrance, my unit door, the fitness room, wine lounge, and even the basketball court.”
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Choose the top proptech software platform
The housing industry is changing: high-speed WiFi is the most coveted amenity and smart locks and thermostats rank above an extra bedroom for Gen Z renters. If you want to stay competitive, you need a smart building solution that will provide the modern convenience that residents demand.
Homebase elevates resident experience while streamlining operations. With an all-in-one smart building solution, properties attract more prospects while boosting NOI.
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