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ConnectLinx vs Frontstead Kit

Both stand on real estate marketplace software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

ConnectLinx

Free plan APIWeb

ConnectLinx brings listing, showing, and transaction workflows together for several kinds of real estate professionals. Its free plan is narrowly sized, while paid plans start at $59.00 per month.

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Frontstead Kit provides the portal, API, and MLS synchronization components for developers building branded real-estate sites. Review its runtime requirements and MLS configuration safeguards before planning a deployment.

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The facts

	ConnectLinx	Frontstead Kit
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	No	Not published
Runs on	API, Web	API, Self-hosted, Web
Lowest paid plan	Agent: $59 a month	Free or on request
Plans published	5	3
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	connectlinx.com	frontstead.com
On real estate marketplace software	#2 of 28	#1 of 28

ConnectLinx: what it does well

Combines listings, lead CRM, showings, and deals.
Eligible listings can be distributed to named portals.
Tracks commissions, expenses, payments, and profit and loss.
Free plan includes one agent user.
Does not charge a marketplace fee for each lead.

What to know first

Free plan is limited to one active listing.
Agent plan allows two users and four active listings.
New accounts require administrator review.

Frontstead Kit: what it does well

Includes a public portal, REST API, and MLS synchronization worker.
Portal supports search, listings, inquiries, accounts, and favorites.
Lists four supported RESO Web API vendors.
Typesense is optional; PostgreSQL search remains available.
Free plan includes self-hosted portal, API, and MLS worker.

What to know first

Requires Node.js 22.12 and PostgreSQL.
Support is community-based through public repository issues.
Agent HQ features require a separate license.

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