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LoopNet vs Propertyware

LoopNet logo

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
Propertyware logo

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 LoopNet has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: 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.; 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: LoopNet covers Free listing search, 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 LoopNet and Propertyware actually diverge.

Attributes where LoopNet and Propertyware differ
AttributeLoopNetPropertyware
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelFree to search; paid tiers for listing advertisersPer 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 LoopNet

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

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.

LoopNet

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

Propertyware

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

Where each one falls short

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

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.

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

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

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 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

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 LoopNet or Propertyware better?
Neither clearly leads. LoopNet 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, LoopNet or Propertyware?
LoopNet has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for LoopNet and On request for Propertyware.
Does LoopNet 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 LoopNet for free?
Yes. LoopNet has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Propertyware starts at On request.
What is LoopNet best used for?
LoopNet is most often used for a broker wanting one listing to reach both general public searchers and costar professional subscriber base without a second payment, a property owner marketing a for-sale or for-lease asset who wants syndication across 150+ partner sites from a single listing, a tenant or investor searching for available commercial space for free without needing a paid account, a brokerage comparing loopnet advertising spend against its overall costar data subscription, since both are owned by the same company. Of those, a broker wanting one listing to reach both general public searchers and costar professional subscriber base without a second payment and a property owner marketing a for-sale or for-lease asset who wants syndication across 150+ partner sites from a single listing are not what Propertyware is typically brought in for.
What can LoopNet do that Propertyware cannot?
LoopNet covers Free listing search, Tiered ad packages, CoStar network exposure, Syndication. Propertyware covers Custom fields and screens, Configurable owner portals, Open API, Owner accounting.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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