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The Modern Alternative to StarRez
Why Housing.Cloud for Colleague
The Modern Alternative to StarRez
Why Housing.Cloud
for Colleague
One platform where everything is included. No modules, no add-ons,
no surprises. See why schools are making the switch.
One platform where everything is included. No modules, no add-ons,
no surprises. See why schools are making the switch.
Housing.Cloud
Housing.Cloud
One platform.
Everything included.
One platform.
Everything included.
StarRez
StarRez
Modules, add-ons & separate invoices.
Modules, add-ons & separate invoices.
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Compare Platforms
The Modern Alternative to StarRez
One platform where everything is included. No modules, no add-ons,
no surprises. See why schools are making the switch.
Housing.Cloud
One platform.
Everything included.
StarRez
Modules, add-ons & separate invoices.
Compare Feature by Feature
Trusted by schools that switched from StarRez, THD, and Mercury
Trusted by schools that switched from StarRez, THD, and Mercury
Make the Move. Get it All.
Make the Move. Get it All.
Make the Move. Get it All.
Make the Move. Get it All.
Here's What You Get
Once You Make the Move
Here's What You Get
Once You Make the Move
Why Housing.Cloud for Colleague
Here's What You Get
Once You Make the Move
Why Housing.Cloud
for Colleague
Whether you're switching from THD, Mercury, or StarRez itself — the implementation lift is the same either way. Same data migration. Same new workflows. Same retraining. So the only real question is: what do you get on the other side?
Whether you're switching from THD, Mercury, or StarRez itself — the implementation lift is the same either way. Same data migration. Same new workflows. Same retraining. So the only real question is: what do you get on the other side?
Housing.Cloud
Housing.Cloud
Every capability below ships with the platform. Day one.
Resident Portal
Resident Portal
Roommate Matching
Roommate Matching
Room Selection
Room Selection
Help Desk
Help Desk
Reporting
Reporting
No-Code Auto-Assignment
No-Code Auto-Assignment
Room Selection
Reporting
No-Code Auto-Assignment
Access Control
Access Control
SMS + Email
SMS + Email
Billing & Finance
Billing & Finance
Key Management
Key Management
Furniture Tracking
Furniture Tracking
Testing Sandbox
Testing Sandbox
Access Control
Furniture Tracking
No add-on fees. No module charges. No surprises.
No add-on fees. No module charges. No surprises.
All included
Sold Separately
Legacy Vendors
Legacy Vendors
Key Management
+
$
add-on module
SMS / Text Messaging
+
$
paid integration
paid integration
Furniture Tracking
+
$
add-on module
Testing Sandbox
+
$
expensive add-on, limited
access
Plus separate charges for cloud hosting, time-based inventory configuration,
API access, and more.
Plus separate charges for cloud hosting, time-based inventory configuration, API access, and more.
Plus separate charges for cloud hosting, time-based inventory configuration,
API access, and more.
With the other vendor we evaluated, we'd be nickel-and-dimed for every application or process we wanted to incorporate into our day-to-day operations.
With the other vendor we evaluated, we'd be nickel-and-dimed for every application or process we wanted to incorporate into our day-to-day operations.
With the other vendor we evaluated, we'd be nickel-and-dimed for every application or process we wanted to incorporate into our day-to-day operations.
With the other vendor we evaluated, we'd be nickel-and-dimed for every application or process we wanted to incorporate into our day-to-day operations.
Julio Garcia
Julio Garcia
Julio Garcia
— Associate Director of Residence Life, New Jersey Institute of Technology
— Associate Director of Residence Life, New Jersey Institute of Technology
— Associate Director of Residence Life, New Jersey Institute of Technology
— Associate Director of Residence Life, New Jersey Institute of Technology
Assumption
"Moving from THD/Mercury to StarRez is seamless because they own them"
Reality
It's a full data migration and reimplementation project — not plug-and-play. Schools should expect the same lift as any other migration.
It's a full data migration and reimplementation project — not plug-and-play. Schools should expect the same lift as any other migration.
Assumption
"StarRez offers more features"
Reality
Most of those features are buried in modules, add-ons, and extra fees that aren't clear until you're deep in the process. With Housing.Cloud, what you need is already built in.
Most of those features are buried in modules, add-ons, and extra fees that aren't clear until you're deep in the process. With Housing.Cloud, what you need is already built in.
Assumption
"Switching systems is too disruptive"
Reality
Five steps. Three teams. As fast as 90 days. Housing.Cloud runs the process, your housing team shapes the workflows, and your IT team is guided throughout.
Five steps. Three teams. As fast as 90 days. Housing.Cloud runs the process, your housing team shapes the workflows, and your IT team is guided throughout.
Why Schools Choose Housing.Cloud
Why Schools Choose Housing.Cloud
Why Schools Choose Housing.Cloud
Why Schools Choose Housing.Cloud
Why Schools Choose Housing.Cloud
Built for the Student Experience Era
Built for the Student Experience Era
Built for the Student Experience Era
Built for the Student Experience Era
Built for the Student Experience Era
Housing isn't just about managing beds anymore. It's about the student experience — and the tools your team actually needs.
Housing isn't just about managing beds anymore. It's about the student experience — and the tools your team actually needs.
Housing isn't just about managing beds anymore. It's about the student experience — and the tools your team actually needs.
Student Experience Is Your Competitive Advantage
Student Experience Is Your Competitive Advantage
Student Experience Is Your Competitive Advantage
Student Experience Is Your Competitive Advantage
Our modern, mobile-first student portal helps schools put their best foot forward. Intuitive out of the box — no heavy institutional lift to make it look good. 38% of students cite roommate matching frustration; only 20% rate their portals 5 stars.
Our modern, mobile-first student portal helps schools put their best foot forward. Intuitive out of the box — no heavy institutional lift to make it look good. 38% of students cite roommate matching frustration; only 20% rate their portals 5 stars.
Our modern, mobile-first student portal helps schools put their best foot forward. Intuitive out of the box — no heavy institutional lift to make it look good. 38% of students cite roommate matching frustration; only 20% rate their portals 5 stars.
System of Support,
Not Just a System of Record
System of Support, Not Just a System of Record
System of Support,
Not Just a System of Record
System of Support,
Not Just a System of Record
We help you proactively support students through RA dashboards, interaction tracking, risk flags, and flexible workflows — not just assign beds. StarRez tracks data; we help you act on it.
We help you proactively support students through RA dashboards, interaction tracking, risk flags, and flexible workflows — not just assign beds. StarRez tracks data; we help you act on it.
We help you proactively support students through RA dashboards, interaction tracking, risk flags, and flexible workflows — not just assign beds. StarRez tracks data; we help you act on it.
Admin-Built,
Student-Aware
Admin-Built, Student-Aware
Admin-Built,
Student-Aware
Admin-Built,
Student-Aware
Designed by housing professionals with no-code workflows. Staff can make changes without waiting on IT; students get intuitive, mobile-friendly experiences.
Designed by housing professionals with no-code workflows. Staff can make changes without waiting on IT; students get intuitive, mobile-friendly experiences.
Designed by housing professionals with no-code workflows. Staff can make changes without waiting on IT; students get intuitive, mobile-friendly experiences.
True Partnership,
Not a Ticketing Queue
True Partnership, Not a Ticketing Queue
True Partnership,
Not a Ticketing Queue
True Partnership,
Not a Ticketing Queue
Every customer works with a named team, guided onboarding, and transparent success criteria. No more feeling stuck in a vendor inbox.
Every customer works with a named team, guided onboarding, and transparent success criteria. No more feeling stuck in a vendor inbox.
Every customer works with a named team, guided onboarding, and transparent success criteria. No more feeling stuck in a vendor inbox.
All-In Pricing = No Surprises
All-In Pricing = No Surprises
All-In Pricing = No Surprises
All-In Pricing = No Surprises
What you see is what you get. No surprise charges for adding roommate logic, ESA workflows, or policy changes. We're transparent from day one.
What you see is what you get. No surprise charges for adding roommate logic, ESA workflows, or policy changes. We're transparent from day one.
What you see is what you get. No surprise charges for adding roommate logic, ESA workflows, or policy changes. We're transparent from day one.
Focused,
Supportive Implementation
Focused, Supportive Implementation
Focused,
Supportive Implementation
Focused,
Supportive Implementation
We scope it clearly and drive it with you, not to you. Hands-on, white-glove support at your pace — 3–6 months vs. their 12+. We help you find the right time and guide you step by step.
We scope it clearly and drive it with you, not to you. Hands-on, white-glove support at your pace — 3–6 months vs. their 12+. We help you find the right time and guide you step by step.
We scope it clearly and drive it with you, not to you. Hands-on, white-glove support at your pace — 3–6 months vs. their 12+. We help you find the right time and guide you step by step.
Beyond Core Housing
Beyond Core Housing
Beyond Core Housing
Beyond Core Housing
The Platform Grows With You
The Platform Grows With You
The Platform Grows With You
The Platform Grows With You
The Platform Grows
With You
Every school gets the complete housing operations platform at one price. For departments that manage more than core housing, these integrated products replace expensive standalone tools — all connected to your housing data, all on one platform.
Every school gets the complete housing operations platform at one price. For departments that manage more than core housing, these integrated products replace expensive standalone tools — all connected to your housing data, all on one platform.
Not hidden add-ons. Purpose-built products for broader res life needs.
Replaces tools like PackageX
Replaces tools like PackageX
Mailroom & Package Management
Mailroom & Package Management
Track packages from arrival to pickup, notify residents automatically, and manage mailroom operations — without paying for a separate vendor.
Connected to resident data
Connected to resident data
Connected to resident data
Replaces bespoke
visitor systems
Replaces bespoke
visitor systems
Visitor Management
Visitor Management
Log visitors, manage check-in policies, and keep an auditable record — built into the same platform your front desk already uses.
One front-desk login
One front-desk login
One front-desk login
Replaces manual
recruitment workflows
Replaces manual
recruitment workflows
Student Staff Hiring
Student Staff Hiring
Post positions, collect applications, and manage the hiring pipeline for RAs and student workers — connected to your staff assignments and scheduling.
Wired to scheduling
Wired to scheduling
Wired to scheduling
Coming August
Coming August
Replaces patchwork duty
& check-in systems
Replaces patchwork duty
& check-in systems
Wellness
Wellness
Schedule wellness check-ins, manage on-call rotations with automatic escalation, and give every responder a live shift dashboard.
Uses existing resident data
The value isn't just the product — it's that it lives on the same platform as your core housing operations.
The value isn't just the product — it's that it lives on the same platform as your core housing operations.
One login. Shared data. No integrations to maintain.
One login. Shared data. No integrations to maintain.
Coming Q4 '26
Housing Cloud Retention Engine
Housing Cloud Retention Engine
— keep more students, year over year.
— keep more students, year over year.
Customers
Customers
Customers
Customers
Hear From Schools That Made the Switch
Hear From Schools That Made the Switch
Hear From Schools That Made the Switch
Hear From Schools That Made the Switch
Hear From Schools That Made the Switch
Real feedback from housing teams that moved to Housing.Cloud
Real feedback from housing teams that moved to Housing.Cloud
Real feedback from housing teams that moved to Housing.Cloud
Switched from StarRez
Switched from StarRez
We were paying extra for everything — Housing.Cloud's pricing was simpler and clearer.
We were paying extra for everything — Housing.Cloud's pricing was simpler and clearer.
We were paying extra for everything — Housing.Cloud's pricing was simpler and clearer.
We were paying extra for everything — Housing.Cloud's pricing was simpler and clearer.
Jeff
Jeff
Linfield University
Linfield University
Linfield University
Switched from THD
Switched from THD
We switched mid-year and students didn't even complain — it was smoother than StarRez ever was.
We switched mid-year and students didn't even complain — it was smoother than StarRez ever was.
We switched mid-year and students didn't even complain — it was smoother than StarRez ever was.
We switched mid-year and students didn't even complain — it was smoother than StarRez ever was.
Katie
Katie
Susquehanna University
Customer
Customer
It changed how we operate — staff is less burnt out, students are happier, and we're actually using our data.
It changed how we operate — staff is less burnt out, students are happier, and we're actually using our data.
It changed how we operate — staff is less burnt out, students are happier, and we're actually using our data.
It changed how we operate — staff is less burnt out, students are happier, and we're actually using our data.
Donald
Donald
SUNY Brockport
Limited-Time Offer
Limited-Time Offer
Making the Switch?
Making the Switch?
Making the Switch?
Making the Switch?
Making the Switch?
We're offering a transition incentive for schools moving from StarRez, THD, or Mercury. Ask about savings on service fees — we'll make sure the move makes sense for your budget, not just your team.
We're offering a transition incentive for schools moving from StarRez, THD, or Mercury. Ask about savings on service fees — we'll make sure the move makes sense for your budget, not just your team.
See Housing.Cloud in Action
See Housing.Cloud in Action
See Housing.Cloud in Action
The best way to compare is to see it for yourself. Book a demo and we'll walk you through what your team actually gets.
See Housing.Cloud in Action
The best way to compare is to see it for yourself. Book a demo and we'll walk you through what your team actually gets.
See Housing.Cloud in Action
The best way to compare is to see it for yourself. Book a demo and we'll walk you through what your team actually gets.