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CREXi vs Propertyware

CREXi logo

CREXi

Real Estate

Commercial real estate marketplace with a genuinely free core listing tier, monetised through PRO subscriptions for brokers and a separate Intelligence data product

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Propertyware

Real Estate

Single-family rental management from RealPage, sold per unit above a monthly minimum with a paid implementation

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only CREXi has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: CREXi the genuinely useful lead-conversion features, full contact details and priority placement, sit behind PRO subscriptions with unpublished pricing, so the free tier is a lighter product than it first appears.; Propertyware pricing is per unit against a monthly minimum and there is a separate implementation fee, usually a multiple of the monthly subscription, so first-year cost is well above twelve times the running rate.
  • They diverge on capability: CREXi covers Free unlimited listings, Propertyware covers Custom fields and screens.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which CREXi and Propertyware actually diverge.

Attributes where CREXi and Propertyware differ
AttributeCREXiPropertyware
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelFree core marketplace; paid PRO subscriptions and separate Intelligence data productPer unit per month with a monthly minimum
Free tierYesNo

Identical on both: platforms (Web, iOS, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Real Estate).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in CREXi

  • Free unlimited listings
  • Online auctions
  • PRO subscriptions
  • CREXi Intelligence
  • Deal management
  • Lead analytics

Only in Propertyware

  • Custom fields and screens
  • Configurable owner portals
  • Open API
  • Owner accounting
  • Maintenance and vendor management
  • Inspections
  • Leasing and marketing

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

CREXi

  • A broker or owner wanting free, unlimited listing exposure without committing to a paid tier up frontnot Propertyware
  • A seller wanting a native online auction process rather than a traditional offer negotiationnot Propertyware
  • A firm wanting a CoStar alternative for property records and comps without a CoStar contractnot Propertyware
  • A broker who has outgrown the free tier and wants priority placement and full lead contact details through PROnot Propertyware

Propertyware

  • A single-family operator with 500 or more scattered doors that need per-owner branded portalsnot CREXi
  • A manager whose operating model does not fit standard software and who needs custom fields and screens rather than workaroundsnot CREXi
  • An operator integrating property data into an in-house acquisitions or investor reporting system through an APInot CREXi
  • A regional business running several markets under one ledger with owner-level management fee rules that differ by contractnot CREXi

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

CREXi

  • The genuinely useful lead-conversion features, full contact details and priority placement, sit behind PRO subscriptions with unpublished pricing, so the free tier is a lighter product than it first appears.
  • CREXi Intelligence is sold as a separate product from PRO listing subscriptions, so a broker wanting both marketing tools and data access is paying two distinct, unpublished prices rather than one bundled fee.
  • As a newer entrant against CoStar decades of proprietary data collection, CREXi Intelligence coverage and data quality in less-active markets may not match CoStar depth.
  • Auction infrastructure is a differentiator but only useful for sellers actually wanting a bid-based process, which is a minority of commercial transactions.
  • Free-tier listings compete for visibility against PRO-tier paid placement, so a broker relying only on the free product accepts lower search prominence than paying competitors.

Propertyware

  • Pricing is per unit against a monthly minimum and there is a separate implementation fee, usually a multiple of the monthly subscription, so first-year cost is well above twelve times the running rate.
  • Propertyware sits inside RealPage alongside strategic enterprise platforms, so the practical risk is not that it stops working but that it receives maintenance rather than development; ask for a written roadmap and end-of-life notice period.
  • The interface is dated relative to newer cloud entrants, and the configurability that makes it capable also makes it slow to set up, which is why implementation is chargeable in the first place.
  • It is built for scattered-site single-family stock, so apartment community workflows, commercial leases and HOA management are all poorly served.
  • RealPage is the defendant in United States antitrust litigation concerning its revenue management software, which does not affect this product directly but is a factor when you are weighing a multi-year contract with the parent.

Pricing, plan by plan

CREXi

Free
  • Marketplace (free)Free
    • Unlimited property listings
    • Basic property details and lead information
    • Marketplace search access
  • Listing PRO / All PRO / Enterprise PRO$undefined/month
    • Priority search placement
    • Full lead contact details
    • Targeted email campaigns
  • CREXi Intelligence$undefined/year
    • 153M+ property records, comps and ownership data
    • Sold separately from PRO listing subscriptions
    • Pricing not published, quote required

Propertyware

On request
  • Basic$undefined/month
    • Per unit rate against a monthly minimum
    • Accounting, maintenance and tenant portal
    • Implementation fee charged separately
  • Plus$undefined/month
    • Higher per unit rate against the same style of minimum
    • Owner portals and custom fields
    • Inspections
  • Premium$undefined/month
    • Highest per unit rate
    • Open API access
    • Custom portals and advanced configuration

Which should you pick?

Choose CREXi if

  • You need free unlimited listings.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want online auctions.
CREXi review

Choose Propertyware if

  • You need custom fields and screens.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want configurable owner portals.
Propertyware review

Questions people ask

Is CREXi or Propertyware better?
Neither clearly leads. CREXi starts at Free and Propertyware at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, CREXi or Propertyware?
CREXi has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for CREXi and On request for Propertyware.
Does CREXi or Propertyware run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, iOS, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use CREXi for free?
Yes. CREXi has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Propertyware starts at On request.
What is CREXi best used for?
CREXi is most often used for a broker or owner wanting free, unlimited listing exposure without committing to a paid tier up front, a seller wanting a native online auction process rather than a traditional offer negotiation, a firm wanting a costar alternative for property records and comps without a costar contract, a broker who has outgrown the free tier and wants priority placement and full lead contact details through pro. Of those, a broker or owner wanting free, unlimited listing exposure without committing to a paid tier up front and a seller wanting a native online auction process rather than a traditional offer negotiation are not what Propertyware is typically brought in for.
What can CREXi do that Propertyware cannot?
CREXi covers Free unlimited listings, Online auctions, PRO subscriptions, CREXi Intelligence. Propertyware covers Custom fields and screens, Configurable owner portals, Open API, Owner accounting.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

CREXi: Is CREXi really free?

The core marketplace, including unlimited listings, is free. PRO subscriptions and CREXi Intelligence data are separate paid products layered on top.

Propertyware: Is Propertyware still being developed?

That is the question to put to the vendor in writing. It belongs to RealPage, whose development focus is its enterprise multifamily platforms, so ask for a release history and a stated end-of-life notice period.

CREXi: Is CREXi Intelligence the same as PRO?

No. PRO is about listing placement and lead tools; Intelligence is a standalone property data product with 153 million-plus records, priced and sold separately.

Propertyware: Why is there an implementation fee?

Because the product is configured rather than switched on. Custom fields, portals and owner fee rules are set up during onboarding, and the fee is typically a multiple of the monthly subscription.

CREXi: Does CREXi compete with CoStar or LoopNet?

Yes on both fronts: the marketplace competes with LoopNet for listings, and CREXi Intelligence competes with CoStar and Reonomy for property data.

Propertyware: Does it work for apartment communities?

Not well. It is designed for scattered-site single-family portfolios; apartment operators are steered towards other RealPage products.

Propertyware: Can I get my data out?

Yes, through the open API and standard exports, which is worth exercising during evaluation rather than at the point you decide to leave.

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