dotloop vs Paperless Pipeline
The most widely-adopted transaction management and e-signature platform in US real estate, owned by Zillow Group.
$31.99/user/mo (Premium)
A simple, affordable transaction management tool focused on checklist workflows and commission tracking, popular with small brokerages.
$10/user/mo
dotloop vs Paperless Pipeline: feature comparison
| Feature | dotloop | Paperless Pipeline |
|---|---|---|
| E-signature (built-in) | ✓ | ✗ |
| MLS Forms Integration | ✓ | ✗ |
| Compliance Review Workflow | ✓ | ✓ |
| Commission Calculation | ✗ | ✓ |
| Audit Trail | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile App (iOS + Android) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Zapier / API Integration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Broker Dashboard | ✓ | ✓ |
dotloop — Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓Most widely adopted TM platform — near-universal among US agents
- ✓Often included free via MLS/association membership
- ✓Strong e-signature and document workflow
- ✓Deep integration with Zillow and major CRMs
Cons
- ✗Form customization is limited compared to Skyslope
- ✗Compliance review workflow is basic on lower tiers
- ✗Commission calculation requires add-on
Paperless Pipeline — Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓Dramatically cheaper than Skyslope — per-user pricing
- ✓Clean, focused UI with fast onboarding
- ✓Native commission calculation and reporting
- ✓Zapier integration for workflow extensions
Cons
- ✗No built-in e-signature — need DocuSign or similar
- ✗No MLS forms library — BYO forms
- ✗Basic reporting compared to enterprise TMs
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