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Hemlane vs LoopNet

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Hemlane

Real Estate

Software plus a network of local agents, aimed at landlords who do not live near their rentals

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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LoopNet

Real Estate

Commercial property listing marketplace owned by CoStar, where searching is free and the paid product is advertising exposure for brokers

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only LoopNet has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Hemlane the local agent network is the reason to buy the top tier and its coverage is uneven, so a property in a smaller market may be served by an agent with little capacity or none at all; verify the specific market before signing.; LoopNet loopNet is owned by CoStar, the dominant CRE data provider, so paying for LoopNet placement indirectly reinforces a single company dominant position across both listings and data in commercial real estate.
  • They diverge on capability: Hemlane covers Local agent network, LoopNet covers Free listing search.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Hemlane and LoopNet actually diverge.

Attributes where Hemlane and LoopNet differ
AttributeHemlaneLoopNet
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelPer property per month plus a per unit chargeFree to search; paid tiers for listing advertisers
Free tierNoYes

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 Hemlane

  • Local agent network
  • Repair coordination
  • Rent collection
  • Listing syndication and leasing
  • Lease documents
  • Per property plus per unit pricing

Only in LoopNet

  • Free listing search
  • Tiered ad packages
  • CoStar network exposure
  • Syndication
  • Lead and view analytics
  • Saved search alerts

What people use each for

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

Hemlane

  • A landlord who has moved to another state and needs someone licensed to show the unit and meet contractorsnot LoopNet
  • An owner of two or three units who wants leasing handled without paying a full manager a percentage of rentnot LoopNet
  • A property that is hard to fill and needs in-person showings rather than self-guided accessnot LoopNet
  • Someone who wants to keep control of tenant selection and pricing while outsourcing only the physical worknot LoopNet

LoopNet

  • A broker wanting one listing to reach both general public searchers and CoStar professional subscriber base without a second paymentnot Hemlane
  • A property owner marketing a for-sale or for-lease asset who wants syndication across 150+ partner sites from a single listingnot Hemlane
  • A tenant or investor searching for available commercial space for free without needing a paid accountnot Hemlane
  • A brokerage comparing LoopNet advertising spend against its overall CoStar data subscription, since both are owned by the same companynot Hemlane

Where each one falls short

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

Hemlane

  • The local agent network is the reason to buy the top tier and its coverage is uneven, so a property in a smaller market may be served by an agent with little capacity or none at all; verify the specific market before signing.
  • Pricing is a base charge per property plus a charge per unit, so a portfolio spread across many small buildings pays far more than one with the same unit count in a single building.
  • The accounting is landlord-oriented with no trust accounting or owner statements, which rules it out entirely for anyone managing property on behalf of other owners.
  • It is built for small portfolios, so the reporting, bulk operations and staff permission model all become limiting above roughly twenty units.
  • Commercial and HOA property are not supported in any meaningful way, so a mixed portfolio needs a second system.

LoopNet

  • LoopNet is owned by CoStar, the dominant CRE data provider, so paying for LoopNet placement indirectly reinforces a single company dominant position across both listings and data in commercial real estate.
  • Paid tiers scale from Silver at roughly $131 a month upward, and Gold and Platinum pricing is not published, making budget comparison against competitors like CREXi harder to do cleanly.
  • Because listing quality and exposure correlate with ad spend tier, owners and brokers who cannot justify higher tiers get less visibility even for genuinely strong properties.
  • As a marketplace dependent on the CoStar data ecosystem, any pricing, policy or antitrust exposure affecting CoStar Group (including the June 2026 price-fixing lawsuit naming major brokerages) has knock-on relevance for LoopNet advertisers.
  • Free searchers and casual browsers create high traffic volume that is not itself the paying customer, so lead quality for advertisers varies and includes non-serious enquiries.

Pricing, plan by plan

Hemlane

On request
  • Basic$undefined/month
    • Base charge per property plus a small charge per unit
    • Listing syndication and applications
    • Rent collection
  • Essential$undefined/month
    • Higher base and higher per unit charge
    • 24 hour repair coordination
    • Lease documents and e-signature
  • Complete$undefined/month
    • Highest base and per unit charge
    • Local licensed agent assigned to the property
    • Showings, inspections and on-site coordination

LoopNet

Free
  • Search (public)Free
    • Free browsing of listings, no account required for basic search
  • Silver listing plan$undefined/month
    • Entry paid advertising tier for brokers and owners
  • Gold / Platinum$undefined/month
    • Higher-visibility placement and expanded marketing tools, quote for exact pricing

Which should you pick?

Choose Hemlane if

  • You need local agent network.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want repair coordination.
Hemlane review

Choose LoopNet if

  • You need free listing search.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want tiered ad packages.
LoopNet review

Questions people ask

Is Hemlane or LoopNet better?
Neither clearly leads. Hemlane starts at On request and LoopNet at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Hemlane or LoopNet?
LoopNet has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Hemlane and Free for LoopNet.
Does Hemlane or LoopNet run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, iOS, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use LoopNet for free?
Yes. LoopNet has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Hemlane starts at On request.
What is Hemlane best used for?
Hemlane is most often used for a landlord who has moved to another state and needs someone licensed to show the unit and meet contractors, an owner of two or three units who wants leasing handled without paying a full manager a percentage of rent, a property that is hard to fill and needs in-person showings rather than self-guided access, someone who wants to keep control of tenant selection and pricing while outsourcing only the physical work. Of those, a landlord who has moved to another state and needs someone licensed to show the unit and meet contractors and an owner of two or three units who wants leasing handled without paying a full manager a percentage of rent are not what LoopNet is typically brought in for.
What can Hemlane do that LoopNet cannot?
Hemlane covers Local agent network, Repair coordination, Rent collection, Listing syndication and leasing. LoopNet covers Free listing search, Tiered ad packages, CoStar network exposure, Syndication.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Hemlane: What does the local agent actually do?

On the top tier they show the unit to applicants, meet contractors, and carry out move-in and move-out inspections. They do not select the tenant or set the rent; you keep those decisions.

LoopNet: Is LoopNet free to use?

Searching and browsing listings is free. Payment is required only if you are the one advertising a property for sale or lease.

Hemlane: How does the cost compare with a full-service manager?

A full-service manager typically charges eight to ten per cent of collected rent plus a leasing fee. Hemlane charges a flat amount per property and per unit, which is usually cheaper on a well-performing rental and more expensive on a cheap one.

LoopNet: Who owns LoopNet?

CoStar Group, which acquired it in 2012 for roughly $860 million; it remains part of the same company that owns the CoStar data subscription product.

Hemlane: Is agent coverage nationwide?

Coverage is broad in large metropolitan areas and patchy elsewhere. Ask Hemlane to name the agent for your specific market before you buy the tier that depends on one.

LoopNet: How much does listing advertising cost?

The Silver plan starts around $131 a month; Gold and Platinum tiers are priced higher with more placement and marketing tools, quoted directly.

Hemlane: Can property managers use it?

No. There is no trust accounting and no owner statement capability, so it is for owners managing their own property.

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