BoomTown
CoStar
| Feature | BoomTown | CoStar |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $750/mo | Contact sales |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.2 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Best For | real-estate-teams, top-producing-agents, brokerages, large-teams | commercial-brokers, property-investors, asset-managers, appraisers |
| Founded | 2006 | 1987 |
| Lead Generation | ✓ | ✗ |
| Predictive Crm | ✓ | ✗ |
| Idx Websites | ✓ | ✗ |
| Automated Nurturing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Success Assurance | ✓ | ✗ |
| Reporting | ✓ | ✗ |
| Property Data | ✗ | ✓ |
| Market Analytics | ✗ | ✓ |
| Tenant Information | ✗ | ✓ |
| Comparable Sales | ✗ | ✓ |
| Mapping | ✗ | ✓ |
| Forecasting | ✗ | ✓ |
| Alerts | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ BoomTown Pros
- Excellent lead generation
- Predictive CRM scoring
- IDX website included
- Proven ROI for teams
✗ BoomTown Cons
- Very expensive monthly cost
- Long-term contracts
- Best for teams not solo agents
✓ CoStar Pros
- Most comprehensive commercial real estate database
- Detailed property and tenant information
- Advanced analytics and market forecasting
- Verified data with dedicated research teams
✗ CoStar Cons
- Very expensive subscription costs
- Primarily focused on commercial real estate
- Steep learning curve for new users
The Verdict
BoomTown is built for real estate teams and top producing agents, with a focus on lead-generation and predictive-crm. CoStar targets commercial brokers and property investors and leads with property-data and market-analytics.
CoStar uses custom enterprise pricing, while BoomTown starts at $750/mo — a tangible advantage for teams with a fixed budget.
Neither tool offers a free plan, so factor the subscription cost into your decision from the start.
Feature-wise, CoStar offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while BoomTown takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
This is a genuinely close comparison. If you can, sign up for both free trials (where available) and run a one-week test with your actual team tasks before deciding.