Aligned Showings vs ButterflyMX
A newer showing-management platform for residential sales teams, positioned as a ShowingTime alternative with stronger brokerage analytics.
Custom
ButterflyMX is a smart video intercom, access control, and self-guided tour platform for multifamily properties — letting prospects tour on their own schedule without an agent present. Deployed at 20,000+ properties nationwide.
Custom (contact sales)
Aligned Showings vs ButterflyMX: feature comparison
| Feature | Aligned Showings | ButterflyMX |
|---|---|---|
| Online Scheduling | ✓ | ✗ |
| Agent-to-Agent Messaging | ✓ | ✗ |
| Feedback Collection | ✓ | ✗ |
| Lockbox Integration | ✓ | ✗ |
| MLS Integration | ✓ | ✗ |
| Self-Tour Support | ✗ | ✓ |
| Brokerage Analytics | ✓ | ✗ |
| Mobile App | ✓ | ✓ |
Aligned Showings — Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓Brokerage analytics stronger than ShowingTime's
- ✓Independent ownership (non-Zillow)
- ✓Agent accountability dashboards
- ✓Modern UI
Cons
- ✗Smaller market share than ShowingTime
- ✗Regional MLS coverage varies
- ✗Newer entrant — shorter track record
ButterflyMX — Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓Deployed at 20,000+ properties — battle-tested at multifamily scale
- ✓Native integrations with Yardi, RealPage, Entrata, and Rent Manager
- ✓Self-guided tour module lets prospects access and tour without an agent present
- ✓Mobile app delivers real-time entry photos and remote door control to leasing staff
Cons
- ✗No published pricing — hardware-based custom quotes required for every installation
- ✗No appointment scheduling calendar, MLS connectivity, or showing feedback tools
- ✗Access control hardware adds upfront capital cost beyond any subscription fees
- ✗Designed for multifamily buildings; provides essentially no value to individual residential agents
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