CoStar
ShowingTime+
| Feature | CoStar | ShowingTime+ |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Contact sales | From $10/mo |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.1 / 5 | 4 / 5 |
| Best For | commercial-brokers, property-investors, asset-managers, appraisers | listing-agents, buyer-agents, brokerages, mls-organizations |
| Founded | 1987 | 1999 |
| Property Data | ✓ | ✗ |
| Market Analytics | ✓ | ✗ |
| Tenant Information | ✓ | ✗ |
| Comparable Sales | ✓ | ✗ |
| Mapping | ✓ | ✗ |
| Forecasting | ✓ | ✗ |
| Alerts | ✓ | ✗ |
| Showing Scheduling | ✗ | ✓ |
| Feedback Collection | ✗ | ✓ |
| Market Stats | ✗ | ✓ |
| Mls Integration | ✗ | ✓ |
| Mobile App | ✗ | ✓ |
| Reporting | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ ShowingTime+ Pros
- Streamlines showing appointments
- Automated feedback collection
- MLS integration
- Market stats included
✗ ShowingTime+ Cons
- Basic interface design
- Limited features beyond showings
- MLS dependent for some features
The Verdict
CoStar is built for commercial brokers and property investors, with a focus on property-data and market-analytics. ShowingTime+ targets listing agents and buyer agents and leads with showing-scheduling and feedback-collection.
CoStar uses custom enterprise pricing, while ShowingTime+ starts at $10/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 ShowingTime+ 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.