Glide vs zipForm Plus

Glide logo
Glide streamlines real estate disclosure and offer management for agents, TCs, and brokers — with guided form-filling, built-in e-signatures, and CAR/CRMLS integration. Free to start, with paid tiers for teams and brokerages needing compliance workflows.
Free / from $25/mo
zipForm Plus logo
The NAR-backed forms and transaction management platform used by over 1 million Realtors — pre-loaded with state-specific, legally compliant forms and MLS auto-population via MLSConnect.
Free (NAR members); $189/yr (EliteAgent)

Glide vs zipForm Plus: feature comparison

FeatureGlidezipForm Plus
Audit Trail
Broker Dashboard
Commission Calculation
Compliance Review Workflow
E-signature (built-in)
MLS Forms Integration
Mobile App (iOS + Android)
Zapier / API Integration

Glide — Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Guided seller disclosure wizard eliminates incomplete AVID/TDS/SPQ forms — sellers fill from any device, no agent hand-holding needed.
  • Native Glide Signatures e-sign is included free; no DocuSign subscription required.
  • CRMLS MLS integration lets agents submit offers and import transaction data directly without re-entering details.
  • Broker compliance dashboard centralizes review, audit trails, and approval workflows across all agent transactions.

Cons

  • Form library is heavily California and Florida-centric; agents in other states get minimal form-library value.
  • No Android app — iOS only, and the existing iOS app holds a 2.6/5 App Store rating due to recurring bugs.
  • Per-feature pricing ($25/mo per module) stacks up fast for teams needing multiple capabilities.
  • No commission calculation built in — requires a separate accounting or back-office tool alongside Glide.

zipForm Plus — Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Free for all NAR/state association members — no subscription cost for the core platform
  • MLS-Connect auto-populates forms with live listing and public record data, eliminating manual re-entry
  • State-specific form libraries covering all 50 states, updated automatically for legal compliance
  • Digital Ink e-signature and zipCommunity client portal included at no extra charge for members

Cons

  • Interface feels dated and unintuitive — navigation and popups draw consistent complaints versus modern competitors like dotloop or SkySlope
  • Task management is rudimentary — no conditional logic, task dependencies, or custom automation rules
  • Brokerage compliance tools are limited; no native commission tracking or compliance reporting without Lone Wolf Back Office add-on
  • E-signature experience lags competitors — TrustRadius scores dotloop signing at 9.1 versus zipForm at 4.8