The LionDesk alternative built for the whole brokerage
LionDesk is a budget-friendly CRM known for video and text messaging features for individual agents. Brokerages typically seek an alternative when they need true brokerage operations — commission splits, 1099 tracking, team reporting, and back-office support.
Why brokerages choose VultStack
Built for the whole brokerage
Most real estate CRMs optimize for the individual agent. VultStack runs the entire firm — every pipeline, every commission, every agent — from one platform.
A real commission engine
GCI, agent splits, and brokerage net calculated automatically on every deal, with $600 1099 thresholds flagged all year. No spreadsheets, no year-end scramble.
Residential and commercial in one
Dedicated residential and commercial workspaces under one login — so a single firm can run both sides of the market without bolting two tools together.
A back office, not just software
An optional done-for-you service handles commission disbursement, invoicing, reconciliation, and 1099 filing directly from your live data — like QuickBooks, run for you.
What to look for in a LionDesk alternative
If you're evaluating a switch, weigh any CRM against the things a brokerage actually runs on — not just lead capture. Use this checklist:
- Automatic commission splits (GCI, agent net, brokerage net) on every deal
- Continuous 1099 threshold tracking, not a year-end export
- Dedicated residential and commercial workspaces
- Brokerage-wide reporting across every agent and division
- Per-active-agent pricing that flexes with your roster
- An optional back office to run payouts, invoicing, and filings for you
Comparisons reflect general, widely-known positioning and VultStack's own features. Competitor capabilities change — confirm current details on each vendor's site.
Simple per-agent pricing
Starter
For small teams replacing spreadsheets and sticky notes.
- Contacts & client timelines
- Deal pipeline (Active → In Contract → Closed)
- Tasks with priorities & due dates
- Prospect tracking & last-touch aging
- Up to 5 agents
- Email support
Brokerage
For growing brokerages that run on automation and accountability.
- Everything in Starter
- Commission engine — GCI, agent & brokerage splits
- Automatic 1099 tracking ($600 threshold flags)
- Email & SMS campaigns (scheduled, recurring, drip)
- Action Plans — trigger-based automation
- Full social media suite — posting, inbox, analytics, AI captions
- Team management, roles & invites
Enterprise
For multi-division brokerages running residential + commercial.
- Everything in Brokerage
- Dual workspaces — Residential + Commercial
- Property data enrichment (ATTOM integration)
- White-glove onboarding & data migration
- Priority support & SLA
- Custom integrations
See the difference on your own pipeline
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