Brokerage Engine vs REI Hub

Back-office platform built by a brokerage, for brokerages — Brokerage Engine automates commission calculations, multi-MLS listing imports, compliance checklists, and financial reporting in one purpose-built system.

Custom (brokerage)

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REI Hub

Bookkeeping software built exclusively for real estate investors — REI Hub organizes rental income and expenses by property, auto-imports bank transactions, and produces tax-ready Schedule E and depreciation reports without the overhead of general-purpose accounting tools.

$9/mo

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Brokerage Engine vs REI Hub: feature comparison

Feature	Brokerage Engine	REI Hub
1099 & Agent Tax Reporting	✓	✗
Bank / Credit Card Sync	✗	✓
Commission Calculation	✓	✗
CRM / TM Integrations	✓	✗
Financial Reporting Dashboard	✓	✓
Mileage Tracking	✗	✓
Real Estate-Specific Workflows	✓	✓
Trust / Escrow Accounting	✗	✗

Brokerage Engine — Pros & Cons

Pros

Commission engine supports flat, threshold, rolling 365-day, and accumulation plan structures — more flexible than most back-office tools
AI-powered multi-MLS listing import with automatic deduplication saves staff data-entry time
Native QuickBooks Online sync auto-journals every commission disbursement without manual exports
Built-in conditional compliance checklist generation adapts based on property type, location, and age

Cons

No public pricing — every deal requires a custom sales demo, making budget comparison difficult
No self-serve free trial; boutiques and small teams cannot evaluate it before committing to a demo
Overbuilt for simple commission structures — Brokermint and Realtyzam cost less and onboard faster for smaller firms
Trust/escrow accounting is limited compared to dedicated solutions like Emphasys Back Office for brokerages holding earnest money

REI Hub — Pros & Cons

Pros

Pre-configured for real estate investing — Schedule E, depreciation, and property-level P&L require no custom setup
Auto-imports transactions from bank feeds and Airbnb/VRBO payout statements
Tracks mileage and stores documents alongside financial records
Perpetual free tier; paid plans start at $9/mo (annual) — far cheaper than QuickBooks for landlords

Cons

Designed only for investors — no commission calculations, trust accounting, or 1099 agent reporting for brokerages
Integration library is thin: no native connections to major PM platforms like AppFolio or Buildium
No invoicing, accounts payable, or payroll — investors with employees or who bill tenants separately need supplemental tools
Property count caps enforce plan upgrades; the free tier allows only minimal transaction activity before hitting limits

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