Diverse Solutions vs iHOUSEweb

Diverse Solutions logo
IDX and real estate website add-ons from Elm Street Technology — dsIDXpress WordPress plugin plus hosted templates and lead-capture tools.
$60-150/mo
iHOUSEweb logo
iHOUSEweb is a 30-year veteran IDX website platform — bundling MLS-integrated property search, TurboLeads CRM, and blogging tools in a no-contract subscription starting under $150/mo.
$149.98/mo

Diverse Solutions vs iHOUSEweb: feature comparison

FeatureDiverse SolutionsiHOUSEweb
WordPress Plugin
Standalone Hosted Pages
Custom CSS / Design Control
Saved Search / Client Alerts
Map-Based Search
Lead Capture Forms
Market Report Widgets
Multi-MLS Coverage
Bespoke Custom Design
Content & Blog Management
CRM Integration
Hosting Included
IDX / MLS Integration
Lead Capture & Landing Pages
Ongoing Support / Retainer
SEO-Focused Build

Diverse Solutions — Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Part of Elm Street's broader Elevate platform — easy upsell path
  • Competitive MLS coverage
  • WordPress plugin + hosted options
  • Market report and lead capture widgets included

Cons

  • Less differentiated standalone — the pitch is the Elm Street ecosystem
  • Branding has shifted multiple times with acquisitions
  • Documentation lags behind IDX Broker's
  • Pricing tier gates features aggressively

iHOUSEweb — Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Agent Pro plan at $149.98/mo is one of the lowest-priced IDX-plus-CRM bundles available
  • Built-in TurboLeads CRM eliminates the need for a separate CRM subscription
  • No long-term contracts — cancel with 30 days notice on any plan
  • 30-year track record powering 20,000+ active agent sites for major brands

Cons

  • Template-based Flex Editor only — no truly bespoke custom-coded design option
  • Upfront setup fees required on all plans regardless of subscription tier
  • MLS board pass-through data fees in many markets add unpredictable cost on top of the monthly rate
  • Design templates look noticeably dated compared to modern competitors like Luxury Presence or AgentFire