Popl vs Whoosh

Popl logo
Digital business card and NFC badge — agents tap visitors' phones to share contact info and capture leads at open houses.
$9.99/mo (Pro)
Whoosh logo
A general-purpose event sign-in platform used by real estate agents for open houses, broker opens, and client events.
$9/event

Popl vs Whoosh: feature comparison

FeaturePoplWhoosh
iPad / Tablet Sign-In
Mobile Sign-In
Auto Follow-Up Email
CRM Sync
Branded Landing Page
Open House Marketing
QR Code Sign-In
Free Tier Available

Popl — Pros & Cons

Pros

  • NFC tap-to-share contact info
  • Digital business card replaces paper
  • Lead capture on scan
  • Wearable badge option

Cons

  • Not a full sign-in app — complementary
  • Requires NFC-compatible phones (most modern)
  • Per-tap lead capture less comprehensive than sign-in

Whoosh — Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong event-management features
  • Badge printing and check-in reports
  • Per-event pricing option
  • Good for broker opens and large events

Cons

  • Not real-estate-specific
  • Per-event pricing model unusual in the category
  • Overkill for small open houses