IDX Broker vs iHOUSEweb
The most widely-deployed IDX data provider for US real estate — offers a WordPress plugin plus standalone hosted property-search pages.
$55-85/mo (+ Enterprise)
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
IDX Broker vs iHOUSEweb: feature comparison
| Feature | IDX Broker | iHOUSEweb |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | ✓ |
IDX Broker — Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓Widest MLS coverage in the category
- ✓Mature WordPress plugin with thousands of deployments
- ✓Platinum tier offers deep custom CSS/design control
- ✓Standalone hosted pages work on any CMS
Cons
- ✗Data/search layer only — not a full website
- ✗Platinum tier required for most customization
- ✗Learning curve for non-technical agents
- ✗Some MLSs require separate setup fees
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
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