Insightly
Propertybase
| Feature | Insightly | Propertybase |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $29/mo | From $79/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Best For | growing-businesses, project-based-companies, professional-services, mid-market | real-estate-teams, brokerages, luxury-agents, enterprise-real-estate |
| Founded | 2009 | 2010 |
| Contact Management | ✓ | ✗ |
| Pipeline Management | ✓ | ✗ |
| Project Management | ✓ | ✗ |
| Workflow Automation | ✓ | ✗ |
| Email Tracking | ✓ | ✗ |
| Reporting | ✓ | ✓ |
| Crm | ✗ | ✓ |
| Idx Websites | ✗ | ✓ |
| Lead Management | ✗ | ✓ |
| Transaction Management | ✗ | ✓ |
| Marketing Automation | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Insightly Pros
- CRM plus project management
- Good workflow automation
- AppConnect integration platform
- Affordable pricing
✗ Insightly Cons
- Interface feels dated
- Limited marketing features
- Reporting could be stronger
✓ Propertybase Pros
- Built on Salesforce platform
- IDX website included
- Strong transaction management
- Good for teams and brokerages
✗ Propertybase Cons
- Expensive for solo agents
- Complex setup process
- Salesforce knowledge helpful
The Verdict
Insightly is built for growing businesses and project based companies, with a focus on contact-management and pipeline-management. Propertybase targets real estate teams and brokerages and leads with crm and idx-websites.
On pricing, Insightly is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $29/mo compared to $79/mo for Propertybase. That $50/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Insightly has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. Propertybase requires a paid subscription from day one.
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.