Follow Up Boss vs Realvolve
Pricing, contract terms and features side by side. Last checked September 2026.
- Follow Up Boss$69/user/mo
- BoldTrailContact sales
- Wise Agent$49/mo flat
- Real Geeks$399/mo
- BoomTownContact sales
- Sierra Interactive$299.95/mo
- LoftyContact sales
- CINCContact sales
- Top Producer$179/user/mo
- IXACT Contact$46.75/mo
- RealvolveContact sales
- Follow Up Boss$69/user/mo
- BoldTrailContact sales
- Wise Agent$49/mo flat
- Real Geeks$399/mo
- BoomTownContact sales
- Sierra Interactive$299.95/mo
- LoftyContact sales
- CINCContact sales
- Top Producer$179/user/mo
- IXACT Contact$46.75/mo
- RealvolveContact sales
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Follow Up Boss
The follow-up engine for teams that already have leads coming in.
Realvolve
A workflow engine for people who want to automate every step of a deal.
Quick verdict
Feature comparison
| Follow Up Boss | Realvolve | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $69/user/mo | Contact sales |
| Pricing model | Per user. Pro $499/mo (10 users), Platform $1,000/mo (30 users) | Four packages: Basic, Accelerate, Navigator, Concierge |
| Free trial | 14-day free trial | Free trial offered, length not stated |
| Contract | Month-to-month, no setup fee | Not disclosed publicly |
| Setup or onboarding fee | None | A sign-up fee applies, amount undisclosed |
| Best for | Teams tracking speed-to-lead | Process-driven solos who want deep automation |
| Paid leads included | No, you bring your own lead sources | No |
| IDX website included | No, integrates with third-party IDX | No |
| Built-in dialer | Yes (paid add-on on Grow, $39/user/mo) | No |
| SMS / texting | Yes | Yes |
| Transaction management | Via integration only (Dotloop, Brokermint) | Yes, through contract-to-close workflows |
| Email marketing | Yes | Yes |
| AI lead nurture | Yes: Smart Summaries, Suggested Tasks, lead prioritisation | Advertised, depth unclear |
| Mobile app | Yes, native app | Not advertised |
| Integrations | 250+ | Not published |
| Support | Standard; priority on Platform | Not published |
Pricing and features verified against each vendor own pages in September 2026. Where a vendor does not publish a figure we say so rather than estimating it.
Pros and cons
Follow Up Boss
- Published, transparent pricing, no sales call to see the cost
- Best-in-class lead response and accountability reporting
- 250+ integrations covering essentially every lead source
- Month-to-month, so you can leave without penalty
- No IDX website included, you supply your own lead sources
- Calling costs extra on the entry tier
- Transaction management only through third-party tools
- Per-user pricing gets expensive as a team grows
Realvolve
- The deepest workflow automation of anything on this list
- Contract-to-close tracking built from those same workflows
- A free trial exists, which most platforms at this level do not offer
- Independent, so it is not being merged into a larger portfolio
- No published pricing anywhere on the vendor site
- A sign-up fee exists but the amount is not disclosed
- No website, no IDX, no dialer and no lead generation
- Steep setup: the value only arrives after weeks of configuration
What reviewers say
Reviewers consistently praise the speed and reliability of the follow-up automation and the depth of integrations. The most common complaint is cost as headcount grows, and that it does not generate leads on its own.
The workflow engine is both the strength and the complaint. Reviewers describe the learning curve as intimidating and the initial build-out as more work than expected, so it only pays off for people willing to invest the configuration time.
Ratings are the aggregate scores published by G2 and Capterra, shown with their review counts so you can judge how much weight each one deserves.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Follow Up Boss and Realvolve cost?
Follow Up Boss: $69/user/mo ($58/user/mo billed annually). Realvolve: Contact sales (No prices published on the vendor site). Both figures come from each vendor own pricing page, checked in September 2026.
Does Follow Up Boss or Realvolve offer a free trial?
Follow Up Boss: 14-day free trial. Realvolve: Free trial offered, length not stated.
Are you locked into a contract with Follow Up Boss or Realvolve?
Follow Up Boss: Month-to-month, no setup fee. Realvolve: Not disclosed publicly. On setup costs, Follow Up Boss is none and Realvolve is a sign-up fee applies, amount undisclosed.
Do Follow Up Boss or Realvolve include an IDX website?
Follow Up Boss: No, integrates with third-party IDX. Realvolve: No.
Do Follow Up Boss or Realvolve provide leads?
Follow Up Boss: No, you bring your own lead sources. Realvolve: No. This is one of the biggest differences between platforms in this category and it is often glossed over in sales demos.
Which is better for a solo agent, Follow Up Boss or Realvolve?
Follow Up Boss is built for teams tracking speed-to-lead, while Realvolve is built for process-driven solos who want deep automation. A solo agent should generally weigh the cheaper, shorter-commitment option unless they are already spending money on leads.