Updated September 2, 2026. Independent editorial; how we research.
LoopNet wins on raw listing exposure through CoStar's audience; Crexi wins on price, deal management, and a modern workflow for active brokers.
| Crexi | LoopNet | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | Free |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Freemium |
| Free trial | Yes | No |
| Best for | Commercial Real Estate Brokers, Investors, Property Owners | Commercial Real Estate Brokers, Property Owners, Investors |
| Company size | Solo, Small, Mid-Market, Enterprise | Small, Mid-Market, Enterprise |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Primary category | Listing Services | Listing Services |
Crexi and LoopNet are both commercial real estate marketplaces, but they are built for different jobs. LoopNet, owned by CoStar Group, is the most visited CRE listing site in the United States, with over 10 million unique monthly visitors according to its published figures. It is primarily a listing and exposure platform. Crexi, founded in 2015, combines a marketplace with deal management, lead tracking, and its Crexi Intelligence analytics product. It positions itself as the alternative to LoopNet for brokers who want workflow tools alongside listings.
LoopNet wins on audience. Its listings rank highly in search, the brand is recognized by buyers and tenants, and institutional players default to it. Basic listings are free, and paid Gold, Platinum, and Diamond tiers add photography, video, 3D tours, and priority placement. Based on published pricing, those tiers run roughly $200 to $500 per listing per month. For a hard-to-move institutional asset in a major market, that exposure is often worth the cost.
Crexi wins on cost and workflow. Free basic access covers search and listings, and the Pro and Enterprise tiers, which are quote-based, add deal management, analytics, and lead tracking that LoopNet does not offer. Brokers who run a pipeline, not just a listing, get a single platform instead of a marketplace plus a separate CRM. The trade-offs are real: inventory is smaller than LoopNet in some markets, data depth is still maturing, and premium pricing is not public.
Pick LoopNet if maximum eyeballs on a listing is the goal and the marketing budget supports per-listing fees. Pick Crexi if you want deal management, analytics, and lower cost in one tool. Many brokerages use both: Crexi as the daily workspace, LoopNet paid tiers only for select properties.
Yes. LoopNet is owned by CoStar Group and serves as the public-facing marketplace that complements CoStar's professional data platform.
Crexi offers free basic access for property search and listings. Its Pro and Enterprise tiers, which add deal management, analytics, and Crexi Intelligence, are quote-based.
No. LoopNet is primarily a listing platform with limited CRM or deal management features. Crexi bundles deal flow management and lead tracking into its paid tiers.
LoopNet generally has the larger inventory and audience, especially in major institutional markets. Crexi's inventory is growing but remains smaller in some markets.