IDX Broker vs iHOUSEweb

IDX Broker logo
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 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

IDX Broker vs iHOUSEweb: feature comparison

FeatureIDX BrokeriHOUSEweb
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