Real Geeks vs Sierra Interactive

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

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Real Geeks

IDX website, CRM and optional lead generation in one bundle.

$399/mo
Includes 2 users, plus $500 one-time setup
4.5/5 on G2 from 109 reviews
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Sierra Interactive

The one platform here that publishes every price, built around leads you generate yourself.

$299.95/mo
Starter, 1 user, annual prepay
4.7/5 on G2 from 3 reviews

Quick verdict

Real Geeks suits agents who want site plus crm together, at $399/mo, 6-month or 12-month commitment. Sierra Interactive suits small teams generating their own leads, at $299.95/mo, 12-month agreement on every plan. 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

Real GeeksSierra Interactive
Starting price$399/mo$299.95/mo
Pricing modelFlat base; extra users $25/mo (3-10), cheaper above thatStarter $299.95 (1 user), Essential $399.95 (3), Growth $599.95 (5). Monthly billing costs more
Free trialDemo only, no free trialDemo only, no free trial
Contract6-month or 12-month commitment12-month agreement on every plan
Setup or onboarding fee$500 one-time$0 on annual prepay, $500 if billed monthly
Best forAgents who want site plus CRM togetherSmall teams generating their own leads
Paid leads includedOptional paid packages from $299/moNo, it sells ad management, not leads
IDX website includedYes, the core of the productYes, included, several design tiers
Built-in dialerYes, Real Geeks DialerYes, built in with call lists
SMS / textingYes, SMS autorespondersYes
Transaction managementNot advertisedNot advertised
Email marketingYes, drip campaigns, postcards and socialYes, plus marketing automation
AI lead nurtureYes, Geek AI; text tier is a $49/mo add-onPartial, focused on AI search visibility
Mobile appYesYes
IntegrationsMarketplace, count not publishedNearly 100
Support24/7 US-based, 1:1 onboardingTicket form; hours 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

Real Geeks

What works
  • Published pricing, unusual for a platform with an IDX site included
  • Cheap incremental seats at $25/mo for users 3 to 10
  • Optional paid lead packages if you want leads delivered
  • 24/7 US-based support and hands-on onboarding
What does not
  • 6 or 12-month commitment, so no month-to-month escape
  • $500 setup fee on top of the monthly
  • No transaction management
  • IDX feeds cost $10/mo per MLS board on top

Sierra Interactive

What works
  • Publishes its full price list including setup fees, which is rare here
  • No setup fee at all if you pay annually up front
  • Seat costs fall steeply as a team grows, down to $5 per user at scale
  • Built around owning your lead source rather than renting one
What does not
  • Highest entry price here for a single user
  • A 12-month agreement on every plan, with no month-to-month option
  • No transaction management
  • Its review base is tiny, so there is little independent evidence either way

What reviewers say

4.5/5
G2, 109 reviews. Capterra listing has only 2 reviews, not meaningful

Reviewers rate the website and lead-capture tooling well and value the transparent pricing. The commitment term and the setup fee are the most common objections.

4.7/5
G2, 3 reviews. Only 3 reviews, far too few to mean anything. No Capterra listing exists

There is very little independent review data on Sierra, which is itself worth knowing. What exists praises the website and SEO strength and questions whether the entry price is justified against cheaper rivals.

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 Real Geeks and Sierra Interactive cost?

Real Geeks: $399/mo (Includes 2 users, plus $500 one-time setup). Sierra Interactive: $299.95/mo (Starter, 1 user, annual prepay). Both figures come from each vendor own pricing page, checked in September 2026.

Does Real Geeks or Sierra Interactive offer a free trial?

Real Geeks: Demo only, no free trial. Sierra Interactive: Demo only, no free trial.

Are you locked into a contract with Real Geeks or Sierra Interactive?

Real Geeks: 6-month or 12-month commitment. Sierra Interactive: 12-month agreement on every plan. On setup costs, Real Geeks is $500 one-time and Sierra Interactive is $0 on annual prepay, $500 if billed monthly.

Do Real Geeks or Sierra Interactive include an IDX website?

Real Geeks: Yes, the core of the product. Sierra Interactive: Yes, included, several design tiers.

Do Real Geeks or Sierra Interactive provide leads?

Real Geeks: Optional paid packages from $299/mo. Sierra Interactive: No, it sells ad management, not leads. 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, Real Geeks or Sierra Interactive?

Real Geeks is built for agents who want site plus crm together, while Sierra Interactive is built for small teams generating their own leads. A solo agent should generally weigh the cheaper, shorter-commitment option unless they are already spending money on leads.

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