LionDesk
Matterport
| Feature | LionDesk | Matterport |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $25/mo | Free / from $11.99/mo |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Best For | solo-agents, new-agents, small-teams, budget-conscious-agents | real-estate-agents, property-managers, architects, construction-firms |
| Founded | 2014 | 2011 |
| Contact Management | ✓ | ✗ |
| Video Email | ✓ | ✗ |
| Text Messaging | ✓ | ✗ |
| Drip Campaigns | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ai Lead Assist | ✓ | ✗ |
| Transaction Management | ✓ | ✗ |
| 3d Scanning | ✗ | ✓ |
| Virtual Tours | ✗ | ✓ |
| Floor Plans | ✗ | ✓ |
| Measurements | ✗ | ✓ |
| Dollhouse View | ✗ | ✓ |
| Embedding | ✗ | ✓ |
| Ai Tagging | ✗ | ✓ |
| Cloud Hosting | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ LionDesk Pros
- Very affordable for agents
- Video email and texting
- AI lead assist feature
- Easy to set up
✗ LionDesk Cons
- Limited advanced features
- Interface could be more polished
- Basic reporting
✓ Matterport Pros
- Industry-leading 3D virtual tour quality
- Works with smartphone cameras or Pro3 camera
- Measurement tools for accurate floor plans
- Embeddable tours for websites and listings
- AI-powered property insights
✗ Matterport Cons
- Pro3 camera is expensive ($3,395)
- Large spaces require many scan points
- Monthly hosting fees for active spaces
The Verdict
LionDesk is built for solo agents and new agents, with a focus on contact-management and video-email. Matterport targets real estate agents and property managers and leads with 3d-scanning and virtual-tours.
On pricing, Matterport is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $11.99/mo compared to $25/mo for LionDesk. That $13.01/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Matterport has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. LionDesk requires a paid subscription from day one.
Matterport edges out on user ratings (4.4 vs 4). While both are well-regarded, that gap reflects real differences in user satisfaction worth considering.
Feature-wise, Matterport offers broader built-in capabilities (8 features vs 6), while LionDesk takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Bottom line: Matterport has a slight overall edge — but if very affordable for agents matters most to you, LionDesk may still be the right call.