IXACT Contact vs Realvolve

Pricing, contract terms and features side by side. Last checked September 2026.

VS

Pick any two platforms. The page updates as soon as you choose.

IXACT Contact

The cheapest option here, built for working a referral database by email.

$46.75/mo
Billed annually; $55/mo billed monthly
4.5/5 on G2 from 268 reviews
VS

Realvolve

A workflow engine for people who want to automate every step of a deal.

Contact sales
No prices published on the vendor site
4.3/5 on Capterra from 47 reviews

Quick verdict

IXACT Contact suits solo agents working a sphere of influence, at $46.75/mo, month-to-month, no contract, cancel anytime. Realvolve suits process-driven solos who want deep automation, but publishes no pricing at all, so budgeting means booking a sales call first. The deciding factor is usually whether you need leads and a website supplied for you, or you already have those and just need the follow-up to be airtight.

Feature comparison

IXACT ContactRealvolve
Starting price$46.75/moContact sales
Pricing modelFlat per user. Team members $28.90/mo annually, $34 monthlyFour packages: Basic, Accelerate, Navigator, Concierge
Free trialFree trial offered; the vendor states 14 days in one place and 5 weeks in anotherFree trial offered, length not stated
ContractMonth-to-month, no contract, cancel anytimeNot disclosed publicly
Setup or onboarding feeNone on the CRM; $69 one-time on the IDX add-onA sign-up fee applies, amount undisclosed
Best forSolo agents working a sphere of influenceProcess-driven solos who want deep automation
Paid leads includedNo, it is a CRM and email tool onlyNo
IDX website includedAgent website included; true IDX is $50/mo extraNo
Built-in dialerNoNo
SMS / textingAdd-on from $5/moYes
Transaction managementNot advertisedYes, through contract-to-close workflows
Email marketingYes, and it is the strength: written newsletters plus 2,500 emails/moYes
AI lead nurtureNot advertisedAdvertised, depth unclear
Mobile appYes, native iPhone and Android appNot advertised
IntegrationsNot publishedNot published
SupportPhone 9am-5pm EST and emailNot 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

IXACT Contact

What works
  • By far the lowest price of any platform here, at under $47 a month
  • The only genuinely month-to-month option with no contract at all
  • Professionally written monthly newsletters included, not an add-on
  • A real native mobile app rather than a web wrapper
What does not
  • No lead generation, no dialer and no transaction management
  • True IDX search costs $50/mo more on top
  • Texting is a metered add-on rather than included
  • The vendor contradicts itself on how long the free trial lasts

Realvolve

What works
  • 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
What does not
  • 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

4.5/5
G2, 268 reviews. Capterra 4.4/5 (145 reviews)

Reviews are strong overall but a minority report support emails going unanswered for days. More concretely, some users report mass emails failing to reach iCloud, AOL and Yahoo recipients, and occasional problems with Google contact sync.

4.3/5
Capterra, 47 reviews. G2 3.6/5 from 19 reviews, and sharply polarised

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 IXACT Contact and Realvolve cost?

IXACT Contact: $46.75/mo (Billed annually; $55/mo billed monthly). Realvolve: Contact sales (No prices published on the vendor site). Both figures come from each vendor own pricing page, checked in September 2026.

Does IXACT Contact or Realvolve offer a free trial?

IXACT Contact: Free trial offered; the vendor states 14 days in one place and 5 weeks in another. Realvolve: Free trial offered, length not stated.

Are you locked into a contract with IXACT Contact or Realvolve?

IXACT Contact: Month-to-month, no contract, cancel anytime. Realvolve: Not disclosed publicly. On setup costs, IXACT Contact is none on the crm; $69 one-time on the idx add-on and Realvolve is a sign-up fee applies, amount undisclosed.

Do IXACT Contact or Realvolve include an IDX website?

IXACT Contact: Agent website included; true IDX is $50/mo extra. Realvolve: No.

Do IXACT Contact or Realvolve provide leads?

IXACT Contact: No, it is a CRM and email tool only. 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, IXACT Contact or Realvolve?

IXACT Contact is built for solo agents working a sphere of influence, 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.

Other comparisons

Follow Up Boss vs Wise AgentFollow Up Boss vs Real GeeksFollow Up Boss vs Sierra InteractiveFollow Up Boss vs LoftyFollow Up Boss vs Top ProducerFollow Up Boss vs IXACT ContactFollow Up Boss vs RealvolveBoldTrail vs Follow Up BossBoldTrail vs Wise AgentBoldTrail vs Real GeeksBoldTrail vs BoomTownBoldTrail vs Sierra Interactive