dotloop vs Paperless Pipeline

dotloop logo
The most widely-adopted transaction management and e-signature platform in US real estate, owned by Zillow Group.
$31.99/user/mo (Premium)
Paperless Pipeline logo
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

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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