IDX Broker vs Realtyna
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)
An open-source WordPress IDX plugin (WPL) with SaaS hosting options — known for deep customization flexibility and one-time-purchase licensing.
$999 one-time or $80/mo
IDX Broker vs Realtyna: feature comparison
| Feature | IDX Broker | Realtyna |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
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
Realtyna — Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓Open-source core — source code available for deep customization
- ✓One-time purchase option available (unusual in the category)
- ✓Strong multi-MLS coverage via Organic MLS Integration
- ✓Actively developed with frequent feature releases
Cons
- ✗Setup complexity — expect to hire a developer for non-trivial deployments
- ✗Smaller support team than category leaders
- ✗WordPress-only (no standalone hosted pages)
- ✗Documentation can be inconsistent in quality
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