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Follow Up Boss vs LionDesk

Updated June 2026 · A structured head-to-head comparison.

Real estate CRM and lead management.

CRM with video email and texting for agents.

The verdict

Both Follow Up Boss and LionDesk are credible real estate tools, and the right pick comes down to your priorities.

Choose Follow Up Boss if you want a longer free trial (14 days) and a higher overall rating (4.6/5). Real estate CRM and lead management.

Choose LionDesk if you'd rather have a lower starting price (from $21/mo). CRM with video email and texting for agents.

Follow Up Boss vs LionDesk: side by side

DimensionFollow Up BossLionDesk
Starting priceFrom $58/user/moFrom $21/moWinner
Free planNoNo
Free trial14 daysWinner
Pricing modelSubscriptionSubscription
Best forReal Estate Teams, AgentsAgents, Small Teams
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb, Ios, Android
Rating4.6/5Winner4.0/5

Follow Up Boss key facts

Vendor
Zillow
Pricing
Subscription — From $58/user/mo
Free tier
Free trial (14 days)
Platforms
Web, Ios, Android
Best for
Real Estate Teams, Agents
Editor rating
4.6 / 5
Founded
2011
Headquarters
Remote

LionDesk key facts

Vendor
LionDesk (Lone Wolf)
Pricing
Subscription — From $21/mo
Free tier
No
Platforms
Web, Ios, Android
Best for
Agents, Small Teams
Editor rating
4.0 / 5
Founded
2014
Headquarters
Carlsbad, CA, USA

Frequently asked questions

Is Follow Up Boss better than LionDesk?

Neither is universally better — Follow Up Boss edges ahead on overall rating, but the best choice depends on price, platforms, and your use case. See the side-by-side table above.

Is Follow Up Boss or LionDesk cheaper?

LionDesk is the more affordable of the two to get started, at from $21/mo. Follow Up Boss starts at from $58/user/mo; LionDesk starts at from $21/mo.

Can Follow Up Boss replace LionDesk?

Yes for most teams — both are real estate tools with heavily overlapping features. The main trade-offs are pricing and platform support, covered in the comparison above.