ShowingTime vs Supra eKEY
The dominant showing-scheduling platform in US residential real estate, owned by Zillow and included free with many MLS memberships.
Free via MLS (paid tiers)
The industry-standard Bluetooth lockbox system (owned by ICE) — required in most US MLS markets for listing access.
~$17/mo (MLS dues)
ShowingTime vs Supra eKEY: feature comparison
| Feature | ShowingTime | Supra eKEY |
|---|---|---|
| Online Scheduling | ✓ | ✗ |
| Agent-to-Agent Messaging | ✓ | ✗ |
| Feedback Collection | ✓ | ✗ |
| Lockbox Integration | ✓ | ✓ |
| MLS Integration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Self-Tour Support | ✗ | ✗ |
| Brokerage Analytics | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile App | ✓ | ✓ |
ShowingTime — Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓Near-universal US adoption via MLS
- ✓Integrated with most CRMs and lockboxes
- ✓Auto-feedback request workflow
- ✓Mobile app for agents and showing partners
Cons
- ✗Limited customization
- ✗Zillow ownership is a concern for some brokerages
- ✗Paid tiers required for brokerage features
Supra eKEY — Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓Industry-standard access system
- ✓Bluetooth iBoxBT is fast and reliable
- ✓Showing activity feeds into ShowingTime
- ✓Integrated with most regional MLSs
Cons
- ✗Required hardware purchase for listings
- ✗Regional lock-in — Supra or SentriLock depending on MLS
- ✗Subscription via MLS, not directly
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