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BrokerSumo vs Follow Up Boss

Updated June 2026 · A structured head-to-head comparison.

Commission and back-office management for brokerages.

Real estate CRM and lead management.

The verdict

Both BrokerSumo and Follow Up Boss are credible real estate tools, and the right pick comes down to your priorities.

BrokerSumo — Commission and back-office management for brokerages.

Choose Follow Up Boss if you'd rather have a lower starting price (from $58/user/mo), a longer free trial (14 days), broader platform coverage and a higher overall rating (4.6/5). Real estate CRM and lead management.

BrokerSumo vs Follow Up Boss: side by side

DimensionBrokerSumoFollow Up Boss
Starting priceCustomFrom $58/user/moWinner
Free planNoNo
Free trial14 daysWinner
Pricing modelSubscriptionSubscription
Best forBrokerages, Back OfficeReal Estate Teams, Agents
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, AndroidWinner
Rating4.2/54.6/5Winner

BrokerSumo key facts

Vendor
BrokerSumo (Inside Real Estate)
Pricing
Subscription — Custom
Free tier
No
Platforms
Web
Best for
Brokerages, Back Office
Editor rating
4.2 / 5
Founded
2014
Headquarters
Draper, UT, USA

Follow Up Boss key facts

Vendor
Zillow
Pricing
Subscription — From $58/user/mo
Free tier
Free trial (14 days)
Platforms
Web, Ios, Android
Best for
Real Estate Teams, Agents
Editor rating
4.6 / 5
Founded
2011
Headquarters
Remote

Frequently asked questions

Is BrokerSumo better than Follow Up Boss?

Neither is universally better — Follow Up Boss edges ahead on overall rating, but the best choice depends on price, platforms, and your use case. See the side-by-side table above.

Is BrokerSumo or Follow Up Boss cheaper?

Follow Up Boss is the more affordable of the two to get started, at from $58/user/mo. BrokerSumo starts at custom; Follow Up Boss starts at from $58/user/mo.

Can BrokerSumo replace Follow Up Boss?

Yes for most teams — both are real estate tools with heavily overlapping features. The main trade-offs are pricing and platform support, covered in the comparison above.