Comparison
Paperless Pipeline vs TotalBrokerage
TotalBrokerage and Paperless Pipeline both handle transaction management and commissions, but they price and package very differently. Here's the actual comparison, not a sales pitch.
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Feature comparison
| Capability | Paperless Pipeline | TotalBrokerage |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | $69/mo (5 transactions) to $715/mo (unlimited), published, no per-seat pricing | Lite: $50/mo (4 seats, no contract) or $100/mo (10 seats). Standard: from $150/mo per seat, 1-year contract required. Enterprise: from $1,000/mo |
| Best fit | Brokerages in the 10-50 agent range that want commissions and compliance without per-user cost | Small teams on the Lite self-serve plan; larger organizations needing dedicated support on Enterprise |
| Contract | No contract at any tier | No contract on Lite; Standard requires a 1-year contract |
| Free trial | 14 days, full access, unlimited users, capped at 9 transactions, no credit card, auto-extends +7 days if you log back in after expiry | Lite tier is self-serve signup; Standard/Enterprise route through sales |
| Pricing model | Priced by transaction volume, unlimited users at every tier | Priced by seat count, tiered by plan |
Trial includes 9 transactions and unlimited users; log back in after day 14 and it auto-extends 7 more days.
TotalBrokerage pricing and contract terms may have changed since publication - confirm current details directly with their team.
Feature by feature
| Feature | Paperless Pipeline | TotalBrokerage |
|---|---|---|
| Commission disbursement (CDA) | Built into the core product | Handled via Commissions and Financials module |
| Compliance tracking | Built in | Dedicated compliance module |
| E-signature | Built in (Pipeline eSign) | Built in |
| Agent payouts | Built in | Dedicated Agent Payouts and Agent Billing modules |
| Contract required | None, at any plan | None on Lite; Standard plan requires a 1-year contract |
| Educational content | Blog | 100+ blog posts plus a built-in glossary of real-estate back-office terms and annual proprietary industry research reports |
What TotalBrokerage has that we don't
TotalBrokerage runs a large content operation: 100+ blog posts, a built-in glossary of real-estate back-office terms, annual proprietary "State of Real Estate Brokerage Technology" research reports, and gated case studies with named brokerages like SERHANT. If you value that kind of ongoing published research, it's worth a look.
What Paperless Pipeline has that TotalBrokerage doesn't
No per-seat pricing tiers to plan around, and no 1-year contract requirement at any plan level. Growing from 10 to 50 agents doesn't move your per-user cost or lock you into a longer term.
Common questions
Does TotalBrokerage require a long-term commitment?+
Their Lite plan ($50-100/month) is no-contract self-serve, but Standard, their mid-tier plan starting at $150/month per seat, requires a 1-year contract. Paperless Pipeline has no contract requirement at any plan.
How is Paperless Pipeline priced differently from TotalBrokerage?+
Paperless Pipeline prices by transaction volume with unlimited users included at every tier. TotalBrokerage prices by seat count, so adding agents adds cost directly.
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