Comparison / Review Between Top Producer 7i ® / Top Producer 8i ® and RealtyJuggler™
| Top Producer | RealtyJuggler | |
| Free Trial: | Full refund within 30 days of purchase | 90 day free trial – no payment required. Pay only if you want to purchase a subscription |
| Agent Pricing: | $419.40 / year | $99 / year. With an active subscription, will never increase. |
| Assistant Pricing: | $239.40 / year | $99 / year. With an active subscription, will never increase. |
| Browser Compatibility: | Internet Explorer | Any modern browser, such as: Internet Explorer, Safari, Mozilla, Firefox, and Opera |
| Operating Systems: | Microsoft Windows XP, Vista | Any modern operating system such as: Microsoft Windows XP, 2000, Vista, Windows 7, and Mac OS X |
| User Interface: | More Complex | Simpler |
| Features: | More | Fewer |
| Performance: | Slower | Faster |
| Upgrades: | FREE and automatic | FREE and automatic |
| Technical Support: | FREE | FREE |
| Mobile Access: | Yes - $180 / year | Yes - via FREE Outlook Connector |
| Backups: | Automatic | Automatic |
| Browser Based: | Yes | Yes |
| Microsoft Outlook Connector: | Contacts and Email - $149 Limited Synchronization |
Tasks, Contacts, Appointments - FREE Full Synchronization |
| MLS / IDX Integration: | Yes. Using Top Connector - $420 / year Plus $99 set up fee |
No. Can Import/Export CSV formatted files only |
| Web Site 'Contact Me' Form Integration: | Yes. | Yes. |
| Action / Task Plans: | Yes. Sophisticated. | Yes. Simple. |
Summary:
TopProducer has long been considered the gold standard for real estate contact management software. It started out as a PC program over 20 years ago, and now the latest version is TopProducer 8i, a web-only subscription. Over successive iterations, additional features were incrementally added. This approach makes Top Producer the most full-featured product of it’s kind, while at the same time gaining a well-deserved reputation as being complex and difficult to master. Pricing for the product varies depending upon the features purchased, with the basic pricing of 1 agent starting at $419.40 / year and the Success Suite weighing in at $2400 / year.
RealtyJuggler, at first glance, has a lot in common with Top Producer. Both products run from Internet browsers, both offer free technical support and free upgrades, and are sold as a yearly subscription. When comparing the basic meat-and-potatoes capabilities like tracking of clients, listings, closings and prospects, both products have what is necessary for a busy agent.
There are, however, a number of distinctive differences. Most noticeable is the difference in price – RealtyJuggler subscription starts (and ends) at $99 / year. This price is locked and is guaranteed to never go up as long as you keep your subscription current. RealtyJuggler offers synchronization with Microsoft Outlook and mobile access at no extra charge while Top Producer charges extra.
The second most noticeable difference is the simplicity of the user interface of RealtyJuggler. This is a direct result of RealtyJuggler having fewer features. This simplified user interface has a beneficial side effect of faster load times and fewer screens to navigate to when you are trying to get something done.
Selecting a contact management package isn’t just about picking the product with the most features, or lowest price. Often there are matters of personal taste as well as the right mix of features to keep in mind. And, there’s one final thing to consider. The best real estate software is one that you will use regularly! Select something that works for YOU and that you will enjoy using. Both products are available on a trial basis and we recommend you review them both and compare for yourself. Additionally, there are other alternatives that can be considered such as ACT! and Goldmine. One important consideration, regardless of choice, is to be sure that your contacts can be easily transferred from one product to another. That way, you aren't stuck if you change your mind.
There are three different versions of Top Producer in common use. Top Producer 6i is a Windows program that was discontinued in May 2006 and is no longer sold. 7i is a Java/Internet based product that is in the process of being phased out. The latest version is 8i.
Top Producer 8i - http://www.TopProducer.comTop Producer is a registered trademark of Top Producer Systems.
RealtyJuggler is a trademark of RealOrganized, Inc.